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CoStar Group

Commercial real estate data, analytics, marketplaces

Associate Field Research Photographer

PhotographyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeStuttgart, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A full local driving licence is essential.
  • Good written and spoken communication skills in German and English are required.
  • Developing technical knowledge of digital photography and the ability to capture clear, well-composed images are required.
  • Basic experience with Adobe software such as Lightroom and Photoshop is required.
  • Basic knowledge of Mac OS, Microsoft Office, and internet-based applications is required.
  • Applicants must be willing to travel within assigned territories and occasionally support field projects in other locations.
  • Applicants must be able to learn commercial real estate terminology, mapping tools, and CoStar data collection processes.
  • Applicants must be comfortable working independently in the field while receiving regular remote support from a manager or team lead.
  • Applicants must be able to follow CoStar protocols, safety procedures, and quality standards with guidance and supervision.
  • Applicants must be comfortable working alone during the day while staying connected with the team via phone, email, and internal communication tools.
  • The role requires the ability to stand, sit, walk, and work in the field for extended periods, up to 8 hours per day.
  • The role requires the ability to carry camera equipment and field gear during the working day.
  • The role requires the ability to hold equipment weighing approximately 2 kg in one hand for short periods.
  • The role requires repetitive hand and arm movements for typing, writing, image capture, and equipment handling.
  • The role requires comfort working outdoors and being exposed to different weather conditions throughout the year.
  • The role requires comfort working around normal traffic, vehicle noise, and possible vehicle exhaust fumes.
  • The role requires the ability to travel safely between assigned locations by car, public transport, walking, or other approved methods.

Responsibilities

  • Support 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 at targeted buildings, including address, building type, number of stories, general building size, visible occupier information, and other key observable details.
  • Cross-check new leads against existing CoStar database information and escalate potential new or updated information as needed.
  • Gather building data and contact information where available and submit findings through the Field Research App.
  • Support creation and updating 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 clear production updates.
  • Upload collected data and images on the same day where possible, ensuring accurate submission within agreed timeframes.
  • Photograph and collect imagery at 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 when trained, licensed, and approved, following 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 promptly escalate field safety concerns.
  • Maintain the company vehicle, camera equipment, drone equipment where applicable, and other assigned tools in good working order.
  • Represent CoStar professionally while working in the field.
  • Participate in regular team calls, training sessions, and updates with Photography and Research teams.
  • Support Research participation at occasional trade functions or market-related events where required.

Desired Qualifications

  • A clean driving record is preferred.
  • Photography education, training, or relevant practical experience is preferred.
  • A portfolio of real estate or architectural photography is preferred, particularly including property, architecture, street, landscape, or urban imagery.
  • Drone experience and a valid European A2 drone licence are desirable.

About the Company

CoStar Group

Commercial real estate data, analytics, marketplaces

CoStar Group provides information, analytics, and online marketplaces for the commercial real estate industry. Its core products are detailed property data, market analyses, and tools to compare and evaluate properties, delivered via subscription access. It also runs online marketplaces like Apartments.com and LoopNet that connect renters with apartments and buyers/tenants with commercial properties, earning revenue from subscriptions, advertising, and transaction fees. The company differentiates itself through a large, integrated data platform and a suite of marketplaces that cover both residential rentals and commercial properties, with a strong presence in the U.S. and expanding globally. Its goal is to help brokers, property owners, investors, and lenders make informed real estate decisions and efficiently connect buyers, renters, and property listings across markets.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded
1987

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