CoStar Group, Inc. is hiring: Copy Editor in Arlington
CoStar Group, Inc., Arlington, VA, United States, 22201
Copy Editor
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
CoStar is looking for an experienced News Copy Editor to join our growing news team covering the fast-paced commercial real estate industry in our Arlington, VA office. As a senior-level Copy Editor, 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 audience is factually accurate and ready for publication. You will help establish and enforce copy and style guidelines across all editorial functions and review CoStar’s news coverage for grammar, spelling, usage and style.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Correct 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 and provide feedback 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.
- Collaborate with the news team to develop story ideas and ensure timely delivery.
QUALIFICATIONS
Five or more years of proven copy-editing experience, preferably for a daily or weekly business publication. Attention to detail and a basic knowledge of U.S. commercial real estate and business is preferred. Excellent headline- and cutline-writing skills, with a command of AP style and SEO best practices. A college degree in journalism, communications, English or a related discipline is preferred.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative culture and generous compensation. Our benefits package includes comprehensive healthcare, 401(K) retirement plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
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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