CoStar Group, Inc.
Senior Copy Editor
CoStar Group, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Senior Copy Editor Job Description
Submit your CV and any additional required information after you have read this description by clicking on the application button.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 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. 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 to our customers.ABOUT THE ROLECoStar is looking for an experienced News Copy Editor to join our growing news team covering the fast-paced commercial real estate industry in our Washington DC office. As a senior-level Copy Editor, you play a vital role on CoStar News’ copy desk where you will be responsible for reviewing, editing and fact-checking the extensive news, expert commentary and analysis reported on CoStar.com, ensuring the news reported to our large audience of real estate investors and deal-makers throughout the world is factually accurate and ready for publication.RESPONSIBILITIESPlay a key role in the news-editing process by correcting grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.Double-check that names, places and organizations are spelled properly and that facts, dates and statistics are accurate.Review articles for readability, providing feedback and suggestions to improve the story.Confirm that news stories follow a style and format that meets CoStar News’ editorial policy.Write headlines for news stories and proofread captions for photos and charts.Format and send out subscriber newsletters and news alerts on a regular basis.Collaborate with CoStar’s news team to develop story ideas and ensure timely delivery across markets.QUALIFICATIONSFive or more years of proven copy-editing experience, preferably for a daily or weekly business publication.Ferocious attention to detail with an obsession for eliminating errors and improving readability.A basic knowledge of U.S. commercial real estate and business is preferred.Results-oriented with proven ability to prioritize and achieve results under deadline.Excellent headline- and cutline-writing skills, with a command of AP style.Basic knowledge of HTML and social media.College degree in journalism, communications, English or a related discipline preferred.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.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. CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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Submit your CV and any additional required information after you have read this description by clicking on the application button.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 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. 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 to our customers.ABOUT THE ROLECoStar is looking for an experienced News Copy Editor to join our growing news team covering the fast-paced commercial real estate industry in our Washington DC office. As a senior-level Copy Editor, you play a vital role on CoStar News’ copy desk where you will be responsible for reviewing, editing and fact-checking the extensive news, expert commentary and analysis reported on CoStar.com, ensuring the news reported to our large audience of real estate investors and deal-makers throughout the world is factually accurate and ready for publication.RESPONSIBILITIESPlay a key role in the news-editing process by correcting grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.Double-check that names, places and organizations are spelled properly and that facts, dates and statistics are accurate.Review articles for readability, providing feedback and suggestions to improve the story.Confirm that news stories follow a style and format that meets CoStar News’ editorial policy.Write headlines for news stories and proofread captions for photos and charts.Format and send out subscriber newsletters and news alerts on a regular basis.Collaborate with CoStar’s news team to develop story ideas and ensure timely delivery across markets.QUALIFICATIONSFive or more years of proven copy-editing experience, preferably for a daily or weekly business publication.Ferocious attention to detail with an obsession for eliminating errors and improving readability.A basic knowledge of U.S. commercial real estate and business is preferred.Results-oriented with proven ability to prioritize and achieve results under deadline.Excellent headline- and cutline-writing skills, with a command of AP style.Basic knowledge of HTML and social media.College degree in journalism, communications, English or a related discipline preferred.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.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. CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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