Residential Photography Manager-Charleston, SC

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. As a Photography Manager, you will lead a team of 810 full-time photographers responsible for capturing high-quality visualsincluding photography, video and Matterport 3D toursfor CoStar Group products. In this role, you will collaborate with clients, sales, research, and the broader photography department to improve and expand our offerings. This role is based in our (Location) office. Key Responsibilities • Lead, mentor, and manage a remote team of 810 photographers, fostering high performance and professional development • Conduct regular 1:1s and field visits to reinforce best practices and offer coaching • Review daily production, conduct quality audits, and provide actionable feedback • Build efficient workflows to improve productivity while maintaining quality and compliance with brand standards • Analyze team KPIs and individual scorecards to drive performance and engagement • Champion a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous learning within your team • Identify and implement strategic improvements in processes, tools, and training to support the launch and growth of new initiatives • Partner cross-functionally with sales, research, photography, and product teams to evolve and expand our photography services • Troubleshoot technical issues and serve as liaison for equipment and software needs • Communicate professionally with clients and internal teams to ensure timely and seamless execution Qualifications • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution • 35 years of experience of direct operations management (6+ employees), preferably in photography or field-based roles • Proven leadership skills with ability to motivate, coach, and engage teams • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret performance metrics and drive continuous improvement • Experience managing and prioritizing employees' workloads to ensure deadlines and quality standards are consistently met • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and contribute to the growth of a department through innovation and process development • High attention to detail and quality standards • Customer-first mindset with a strong commitment to service excellence • Proficiency in Excel and MS Office; familiarity with data reporting tools is a plus • Valid driver's license and clean driving record required What's In It For You?