Photography Manager

Photography Manager - Tampa, FL





CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world's real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.

We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. We've continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Photography Manager, you will be responsible for managing and growing a team of full-time photographers capturing photos and video that supports CoStar Group products. CoStar Group photographers provide high-quality photography, 3D virtual tours, drone imagery and video on commercial and residential properties as well as neighborhoods, parks, and schools to capture the features and highlights of each. CoStar Group customers rely on our team to offer content that drives real estate transactions.

As a Photography Manager you will be responsible for ensuring that photographers are always meeting both production and quality standards. Meeting deadlines for both external and internal clients is a critical part of your responsibilities. Working in the field with each of your photographers at least twice a month to ensure best practices are implemented and provide coaching and mentoring is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Build, train, mentor, and coach a growing team of 8-10 professional field photographers

Daily review of the teams production and adherence to company policy

Spend quality time with local and regional team members to demonstrate best practice with media collection, postproduction, process optimization, and customer service

Review incoming media and data to determine its quality relative to standards and guidelines

Provide constructive and actionable feedback to team members to meet both production and quality expectations

Create action plans to help team members grow, succeed, and maintain their engagement

Professional and effective communication with clients and internal partners to meet company objectives

Continued learning and development of your craft, including staying up to date on new techniques and technology as well as management concepts

Monthly travel within your region and quarterly travel to the Richmond, VA office is required

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree

5+ years' direct operations management of 6+ employees, virtual management a plus

Leadership and management skills, including the ability to prioritize and control the workload of a team, coaching, and mentoring through professional development

Experience with creating effective KPIs and meeting performance metrics, being results-oriented

Ability to work in a collaborative setting

Success in building strong, cohesive teams by leading and motivating towards action/execution through influence and collaboration

Ability to articulate and execute corporate strategy, well-communicated with the ability to influence

Experience and demonstrated proficiency with Excel that includes the ability to manipulate data, filter, and develop basic formulas.

Creative problem solving, attention to detail, objectivity and the ability to think strategically

Analytical approach with the ability to interpret information and trends, adapting quickly

Ability to interact at all levels and establish rapport with both internal and external stakeholders

Photography, video and drone experience a plus

Proficiency with MS Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint

Candidates must possess a current and valid driver's license.

Satisfactory completion of a Driving Record/Driving Abstract check prior to start. Driving history must reflect responsible driving behavior and compliance with traffic laws.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

When you join CoStar Group, you'll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.

We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program.

Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):

Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug

Life, legal, and supplementary insurance

Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family

Commuter and parking benefits

401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes

Access to CoStar Group's Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups

Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply.   However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing


We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 37 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable products and services. We've continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry and for our customers. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.

CoStar is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. CoStar is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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