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Associate Field Research Photographer CoStar - Frankfurt (M/W/D) <br> Job Description <br> COSTAR GROUP –   ASSOCIATE FIELD RESEARCH PHOTOGRAPHER ,   FRANKFURT   (M/W/D) OVERVIEW 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, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitise 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. Learn more about   CoStar . ROLE DESCRIPTION We are looking for   Ass ociate Field   Research Photographers who will support us as we build out an in-depth understanding of the commercial real estate of  Frankfurt   and surrounding areas. This role   will be offered   on a 2-year fixed term contract basis. The Research Photographer   is responsible for   ensuring that the CoStar products are representing the most current and   accurate   information and photographs on commercial properties and listings through on-site inspections within the assigned geography. Equipped with state-of-the-art equipment (Canon R6 , tilt -shift lens   and 17-35mm lens, drone where applicable, iPad, laptop, smartphone, mobile wi-fi and traveling via foot/public transport or hybrid research vehicle when necessary) our   Associate   Research Photographers canvass the market to identify and capture commercial listings, properties, building attributes, tenants and photographs not represented in the CoStar database.   Associate   Research Photographers are remotely managed by a Photography Manager. Please ensure that your application includes either a link to your portfolio of real estate/architectural photography, or an upload of your real estate/architectural photography   portfolio. Responsibilities • Support the collection of imagery, property information, and market updates across assigned submarkets and core territories by driving or walking designated areas. • Assist   with   identifying   new availabilities, missing inventory, construction updates, and   required   image updates within assigned territories. • Capture high-quality exterior property images and collect visible building information for commercial properties, including properties with for lease and for sale signage. • Collect basic property attribute data while in front of targeted buildings, including address, building type, number of stories, general building size, visible occupier information, and other key observable details. • Support the Research team by cross-checking new leads against existing CoStar database information and escalating potential new or updated information where   required . • Gather building data and contact information where available and   submit   findings   into our   own Field Research App. • Support the creation and update of building footprints and geocodes using CoStar field mapping tools, following training and internal guidance. • Use Adobe software, primarily Lightroom and Photoshop, to complete basic post-processing of digital images in line with CoStar quality standards. • Assist   with associating assigned tenant locations to properties and photographing tenant spaces where   required . • Follow daily Research procedures, including regular communication with the Photography Manager,   accurate   logging of working time, and providing clear production updates. • Upload collected data and images on the same day where possible, ensuring work is   submitted   accurately and within agreed   timeframes . • Photograph and collect   imagery   on assigned properties each day, based on targets and priorities set by the manager. • Visually scan commercial properties in assigned submarkets while driving or walking to   identify   potential leasing and sale signs, supporting lead generation projects. • Support drone-based imagery capture where trained, licensed, and approved to do so, following all local regulations and CoStar safety procedures. • Communicate professionally with property managers, customers, and internal teams by phone, email, and in person when   required . • Follow CoStar safety standards and escalate any field safety concerns promptly. • Maintain company vehicle, camera equipment, drone equipment where applicable, and other assigned tools in good working order. • Represent CoStar in a professional manner while working in the field. • Participate in regular team calls, training sessions, and updates with Photography, Research   teams. • Support Research participation at occasional trade functions or market-related events where   required . Physical Requirements • Ability to stand, sit, walk, and work in the field for extended periods, up to 8 hours per day. • Ability to carry camera equipment and field gear during the working day. • Ability to hold equipment weighing approximately 2kg in one hand for short periods when   required . • Repetitive hand and arm movements needed for typing, writing, image capture, and equipment handling. • Comfortable working outdoors and being exposed to different weather conditions throughout the year. • Comfortable working around normal traffic, vehicle noise, and   possible vehicle   exhaust fumes. • Ability to travel safely between assigned locations by car, public transport, walking, or other approved methods. Qualifications • A full local driving licence is essential; a clean driving record is preferred. • Good written and spoken communication skills in German and English. • Developing technical knowledge of digital photography, with the ability to capture clear, well-composed images. • Basic experience with Adobe software such as Lightroom and Photoshop . • Photography education, training, or relevant practical experience is preferred . • An interest in commercial real estate, urban environments, architecture, property research, or field-based work. • Basic knowledge of Mac OS, Microsoft Office, and internet-based applications. • A photography portfolio is preferred, particularly including property, architecture, street, landscape, or urban imagery. • Good organizational skills with the ability to follow daily instructions, complete assigned work, and provide   timely   updates. • Flexible and open to learning new systems, processes, and field research methods. • Willingness to travel within assigned territories and occasionally support field projects in other locations. • Drone experience and a valid European A2 drone licence are desirable . • Ability to learn commercial real estate terminology, mapping tools, and CoStar data collection processes. • Comfortable working independently in the field while receiving regular remote support from a manager or team lead. • Able to follow CoStar protocols, safety procedures, and quality standards with guidance and supervision. • Comfortable working alone during the day while staying connected with the team via phone, email, and internal communication tools. • CoStar Group is a US-headquartered   business   and our corporate language is English. You may be asked to provide an English version of your CV/resume and may conduct part of your interview in English. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Working at CoStar Group means   you'll   enjoy a culture of collaboration and innovation that attracts the best and brightest across a broad range of disciplines. As well as having a fantastic pathway to develop professionally within CoStar, other   perks   include 29 days annual leave, pension, life assurance, and competitive   remuneration   packages! At CoStar, we recognise the positive value of diversity and promote equality. We   aim at all times   to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds including but not limited to; people of all genders, of all ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, nationalities,   religions   and beliefs. CoStar COSTAR GROUP –   A SSOCIATE  FIELD RESEARCH PHOTOGRAPH ER , FRANKFURT (M/W/D) ÜBERBLICK Die CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) ist ein weltweit führender Anbieter   von   Marktinformationen, Analysen und Online-Marktplätzen für Gewerbe- und Wohnimmobilien.   Als   im S&P 500 Index und   gelistetes Unternehmen verfolgt die   CoStar Group das Ziel, die Immobilienbranche zu digitalisieren und Menschen dabei zu unterstützen, Immobilien, Markteinblicke und Kontakte zu entdecken, die ihre geschäftlichen Entscheidungen und ihr Leben verbessern. Seit über 35 Jahren prägen wir die Welt der Immobilieninformationen und Online-Marktplätze. Diese Erfahrung ermöglicht es uns, unseren Kunden einzigartige und wertvolle Lösungen anzubieten. Wir entwickeln unseren Geschäftsansatz kontinuierlich weiter, treiben Innovationen voran und haben Standards geschaffen, die in unserer Branche, bei unseren Kunden   / Kundinnen   und selbst bei Wettbewerbern etabliert sind. So schaffen wir Mehrwert für unsere Kunden   / Kundinnen , Mitarbeitenden und Investoren   / Investorinnen . Indem wir talentierte Menschen mit den besten verfügbaren Ressourcen ausstatten, verschaffen wir ihnen einen entscheidenden Vorteil im Immobilienmarkt. Erfahren Sie mehr über   CoStar . STELLENBESCHREIBUNG Wir suchen   Associate   Research   Fotograf en /-in , die uns beim Aufbau eines umfassenden Verständnisses des Gewerbeimmobilienmarktes in Frankfurt und den umliegenden Regionen unterstützen.   Die Position wird zunächst im Rahmen eines auf zwei Jahre befristeten   Arbeitsv ertrags angeboten. Als   Associate   Research   Fotograf /-in   stellen Sie sicher, dass die CoStar-Produkte stets aktuelle und präzise Informationen sowie hochwertiges Bildmaterial zu Gewerbeimmobilien und verfügbaren Flächen enthalten. Grundlage hierfür sind Vor-Ort-Begehungen innerhalb des zugewiesenen Gebiets. Ausgestattet mit moderner Technik – darunter Canon R6, Tilt-Shift-Objektiv und 17–35-mm-Objektiv oder vergleichbare Ausrüstung,   sowie, je nach Bedarf,   ggf. Drohne, iPad, Laptop, Smartphone, mobiles WLAN   erfassen   u nsere   Associate   Research Fotografen   / Fotografinnen   i hren Markt vor Ort   durch   verschiedene   Fortbewegungs   m   ö   glichkeiten   zB .   z u   Fuss ,   mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln oder mit einem   Hybrid- Fahrzeug aus unserer Fahrzeugflotte.     Dabei identifizieren und dokumentieren sie gewerbliche Angebote, Immobilien, Gebäudemerkmale, Mieterinformationen und Bildmaterial,   das   noch nicht in der CoStar-Datenbank enthalten   ist. Die   Associate   Research   Fotograf en   werden remote durch einen   Photography   Manager geführt. • Bitte stellen Sie sicher, dass Ihre Bewerbung entweder einen Link zu Ihrem Portfolio   im Bereich   Immobilien - und   Architekturfotografie enthält oder dass Sie ein entsprechendes Portfolio hochladen. * AUFGABEN •  Unterstützung bei der Erfassung von Bildmaterial, Objektinformationen und Marktaktualisierungen in zugewiesenen Teilmärkten und Kerngebieten durch das Befahren oder Begehen definierter Bereiche. • Unterstützung bei der Identifizierung neuer Verfügbarkeiten, fehlender Bestände, Baufortschritte sowie erforderlicher Bildaktualisierungen innerhalb der zugewiesenen Gebiete. • Erstellung hochwertiger Außenaufnahmen von Immobilien sowie Erfassung sichtbarer Gebäudeinformatione