CoStar Group is hiring: Director Photography in richmond

CoStar is the global leader in commercial real estate information, analytics and news. The Role: At CoStar Group, Photography plays a critical role in bringing our products to life on behalf of our customers. This role is based in our Richmond VA office. Responsibilities: Lead, coach, and develop Photography Managers responsible for photographers, ensuring strong execution against operational metrics, appointment deadlines, media quality standards, and customer expectations Partner with Photography Managers to build high-performing teams through effective hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and ongoing coaching Set clear priorities and action plans based on KPIs, scorecards, client volume, quality trends, and market-level performance data Drive consistent execution of company standards across photography, video, drone, Matterport, and other media deliverables while maintaining a strong focus on accuracy, completeness, and brand quality Identify operational obstacles, resolve escalations, and provide timely guidance to Photography Managers to improve productivity, coverage, service delivery, and team engagement Develop and execute strategies to grow the Photography department in alignment with business needs, product priorities, customer demand, and new digital real estate experiences Champion process improvement and technology-enabled workflows, including AI-enabled tools, to reduce manual effort, increase field capacity, improve consistency, and support scalable media delivery Collaborate closely with Sales, Product, Research, Logistics, Training, Customer Support, and IT to ensure Photography capabilities support product adoption, customer value, and seamless service delivery Build scalable onboarding, training, and development programs that strengthen Photography Manager effectiveness and support the continued growth of field photography teams Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited, not-for-profit University or College Master’s degree preferred A track record of commitment to prior employers 7+ years of operations leadership experience, including experience leading managers and large-scale dispersed teams against deadlines, deliverables, and quality standards. What’s in it for you?