CoStar Group, Inc.
Assignment Editor, Residential Housing
CoStar Group, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Assignment Editor, Residential Housing
You could be just the right applicant for this job Read all associated information and make sure to apply.Job Description
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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The CoStar News team is launching coverage of the residential housing market on Homes.com. As an assignment editor, you would be responsible for managing a team of journalists focused on the people, trends, and companies that shape how we buy and sell homes. We are seeking an entrepreneurial self-starter who is well-versed in search engine optimization best practices who can lead a staff to regularly deliver scoops and enterprise that stand out from the competition.
This is a high-profile post, with an opportunity to put your stamp on a new run of coverage, so we have a strong preference for an editor experienced in residential real estate or business topics at a general interest publication.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Take the lead in defining, producing, and managing the delivery of original daily news coverage for the Homes.com audience of buyers, sellers, and property professionals.
Monitor major industry trends, leaders, and companies, including news and social channels, for leads and sector relevance.
Collaborate and coordinate with CoStar’s graphics and photo department to ensure high-quality visuals accompany every story.
Be responsible for the accuracy and veracity of the news you edit and ensure writers follow generally accepted journalism ethics and standards.
Ensure stories are appropriately tagged for search and distribution purposes.
Collaborate and coordinate with CoStar’s research department to ensure the news we publish is in sync with the real estate data provided to subscribers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English, or a related discipline.
5+ years of proven editorial supervisory experience with a daily or weekly business publication.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Reporting, writing, or editing experience within the real estate industry at a general interest publication.
High attention to detail with the ability to eliminate spelling, grammatical, and punctuation errors.
Display a command of AP style and SEO best practices.
Results-oriented with proven ability to prioritize, drive, and achieve results through self and others while working under deadline.
Ability to work within a fast-paced, collaborative environment and manage both up and down the management chain.
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).
Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups.
Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks.
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.
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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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You could be just the right applicant for this job Read all associated information and make sure to apply.Job Description
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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The CoStar News team is launching coverage of the residential housing market on Homes.com. As an assignment editor, you would be responsible for managing a team of journalists focused on the people, trends, and companies that shape how we buy and sell homes. We are seeking an entrepreneurial self-starter who is well-versed in search engine optimization best practices who can lead a staff to regularly deliver scoops and enterprise that stand out from the competition.
This is a high-profile post, with an opportunity to put your stamp on a new run of coverage, so we have a strong preference for an editor experienced in residential real estate or business topics at a general interest publication.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Take the lead in defining, producing, and managing the delivery of original daily news coverage for the Homes.com audience of buyers, sellers, and property professionals.
Monitor major industry trends, leaders, and companies, including news and social channels, for leads and sector relevance.
Collaborate and coordinate with CoStar’s graphics and photo department to ensure high-quality visuals accompany every story.
Be responsible for the accuracy and veracity of the news you edit and ensure writers follow generally accepted journalism ethics and standards.
Ensure stories are appropriately tagged for search and distribution purposes.
Collaborate and coordinate with CoStar’s research department to ensure the news we publish is in sync with the real estate data provided to subscribers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English, or a related discipline.
5+ years of proven editorial supervisory experience with a daily or weekly business publication.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Reporting, writing, or editing experience within the real estate industry at a general interest publication.
High attention to detail with the ability to eliminate spelling, grammatical, and punctuation errors.
Display a command of AP style and SEO best practices.
Results-oriented with proven ability to prioritize, drive, and achieve results through self and others while working under deadline.
Ability to work within a fast-paced, collaborative environment and manage both up and down the management chain.
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).
Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups.
Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks.
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-DG4
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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