News Writer, Curbed (Temporary) Job at Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc in New York

Curbed, New York Magazine's site dedicated to real estate, architecture, design, and urbanism, is looking for a Writer to report and publish regularly about the built environment in New York City. The ideal candidate is able to synthesize and comment on big and small real estate and built environment stories that reflect the energy and dynamics of city life. The time period for this temp, full-time position is February 24 - August 31, 2025.

WHO WE ARE

Curbed is New York Magazine's site for city people. It is dedicated to covering the architecture and design, real estate and policy, power brokers and rabble rousers of New York City and other cultural capitals.

Curbed is part of Vox Media, the leading modern media company. We guide our audience from discovery to obsession. We inspire essential conversations about what’s now, what’s next, and what’s possible.

As a community of journalists and storytellers, business professionals, creators and technologists, we believe it is a moral and business imperative to amplify voices: to cultivate diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our organization and media.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Write 2-3 stories a week about New York City’s real estate and built environment and the people and forces that shape it
• Pitch timely ideas on a daily basis
• Identify and report on real estate, design, and how-we-live-now trends
• Contribute to Curbed’s bigger reporting projects and features as part of a team
• Work with multiple editors to expand the site’s real estate and housing coverage

WHO YOU ARE

• At least 1-2 years of reporting real estate and built environment news
• Familiarity with the built environment, neighborhoods, and characters of New York City
• An ability to meet deadlines and juggle quick turnaround assignments with longer-lead stories
• A deep curiosity and drive to understand the power players, controversies, and conflicts shaping the city
• A distinct point of view and voice on the page

If you think you have what it takes, but don't meet every single point in our job posting, please apply with a cover letter to let us know how you believe you can bring your unique skills to the Vox Media team.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

This job is based in New York, NY.

WHAT WE OFFER

This is a temporary, full-time position. This job is benefits-eligible. We pride ourselves in providing comprehensive benefits to support all of our employees wherever they are in life.

OUR DEI+ COMMITMENT

Vox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves and create their best work. We recognize that great stories, platforms, products and services come from people with all manner of backgrounds and experiences.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay for this position at the time of this posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience.

Pay Range: $74,000 - $90,000 USD

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