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Photography Manager-CoStar Group-Houston, TX Company 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 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 for 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. CoStar is the global leader in commercial real estate information, analytics and news. Commercial Real Estate industry professionals around the globe use CoStar to access the most comprehensive data to make decisions with confidence. CoStar delivers immediate, verified commercial real estate information on over 5.9 million properties across every market. Learn more about CoStar. The Role: As a Photography Manager, you will lead a dynamic team of 8-10 photographers supporting CoStar Group brands, including Homes.com, Apartments.com, and LoopNet. This role combines people leadership, operational oversight, technical expertise, and exceptional customer service to ensure clients receive best-in-class media for their residential and commercial listings. You will be accountable for team performance, appointment deadlines, media quality, and consistent adherence to company standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for detail, proven operations management experience, sound technical judgment, and the ability to coach and motivate remote teams. This role will work closely with clients, sales, logistics, customer support, training, and the broader Photography department. This is an in-office position based within the respective market. Responsibilities: Lead, coach, and manage a team of 8-10 photographers, providing regular guidance, support, and feedback to drive high-quality performance and adherence to company standards Support hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management to build and retain a high-performing photography team Develop and implement efficient workflows that improve field productivity, appointment coverage, and service delivery while maintaining quality standards Conduct regular quality audits across all media deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to brand standards; provide timely coaching and feedback as needed Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction by promptly addressing client inquiries, resolving concerns, and ensuring a positive service experience throughout the appointment process Review KPIs, scorecards, appointment lead times, and team performance trends to identify opportunities for improvement and create clear action plans Champion process improvement and emerging technology, including AI-enabled tools, to reduce manual effort, improve team productivity, and maintain quality consistency Serve as the primary point of contact for employee technical issues related to equipment and software; troubleshoot problems and coordinate with IT support to resolve issues promptly Partner with internal teams, including logistics, sales, customer support, training, and product stakeholders, to coordinate appointments, address client needs, escalate issues, and ensure seamless service delivery Travel frequently within the assigned region, with occasional travel to the Richmond, VA office as required Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited, not-for-profit University or College A track record of commitment to prior employers 3-5 years of direct operations management experience leading 6+ employees; field and remote team management experience preferred Exceptional communication skills and ability to motivate and engage remote teams effectively Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy Experience analyzing and interpreting KPIs, scorecards, and performance metrics to identify trends and drive action plans. Demonstrated experience managing performance, setting clear expectations, and holding team members accountable to measurable goals, KPIs, and quality standards. Dedication to delivering outstanding customer service and ensuring client satisfaction. Candidates must possess a current and valid driver's license. 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. In addition to generous compensation and performance-based incentives, you'll be supported in both 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 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, Peletons, personal training, group exercise classes. Access to CoStar Group's Employee Resource Groups Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, prepared foods, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks The final salary or hourly rate offered for this role will fall within the range set forth below based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies. Base Compensation: $100k with performance-based bonus. 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. #LI-TS4
CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing