RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrate a command of the housing beat, closely following major industry trends, leaders and companies.
Collaborate and coordinate with CoStar’s news, research and analyst teams to ensure timely coverage across the many communities that make up our markets.
Cultivate a bench of knowledgeable sources and show a facility for gleaning insights from relevant information services.
Produce stories and other content that are expertly tailored for the web, email newsletters, social media and other platforms.
Follow generally accepted journalism ethics and standards to report the facts, including a commitment to truth, accuracy, fairness and impartiality.
Demonstrate an ability to write clearly, following AP style, in a way that engages a broad audience of property professionals.
QUALIFICATIONS
At least 2 years of experience reporting and writing for a daily publication.
Business journalism experience preferred.
Proven ability to break news and reveal market-moving information that hasn't been published elsewhere.
Solid web headline and story writing skills, with a command of AP Style and a knowledge of SEO and social media best practices.
Ability to work within a collaborative environment.
Proven ability to prioritize, drive and achieve results while working to deadlines under pressure.
Comfort with digital media, with a creative flair for images and other visual content to accompany reports.
A portfolio showcasing your top work.
Bachelor’s degree or higher required; ideally in journalism, communications, or a related discipline.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.
We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in 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
Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family
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, personal training, group exercise classes
Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups
Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks