Loopnet has more traffic, listings and geographic coverage than any other commercial real estate marketplace. This is your opportunity to set the standard for a new beat. The ideal candidate will deliver a lively stream of coverage serving the businesses, investors and property owners that buy, sell and lease office and retail space. We are looking for a high-energy, entrepreneurial individual eager to engage this critical audience on the web, on social media and other platforms. Previous reporting experience covering commercial real estate is a definite advantage.
**This position can be based in any major market in the US where CoStar is present. **
Essential Functions:
· Demonstrate an ability to break news and produce engaging features and trend stories for a Loopnet audience.
· Collaborate and coordinate with CoStar’s News Team to ensure timely coverage across the many communities that make up our markets.
· Cultivate and manage a bench of knowledgeable sources and expert contributors.
· Attend major industry events and plan and manage special event coverage
· Monitor major industry trends, leaders and companies, including news and social channels, for leads and industry relevance.
· Follow generally accepted journalism ethics and standards to report the facts, including a commitment to truth, accuracy, fairness and impartiality.
· Use traffic and keyword data to gain a better understanding of the news our readers are most interested in to help shape future news coverage.
Skills and Qualifications:
· Proven journalist with extensive experience in a high-profile news or online content-creating/curating role, with regular writing/reporting experience for an online audience.
· Results oriented – with proven ability to prioritize, drive and achieve results through self and others while working to deadlines under pressure.
· Candidates should be comfortable in digital media, with a creative flair for images and other visual content to accompany their reports.
· B2B media experience preferred.
· Excellent web headline and copywriting skills, with a command of AP Style and a deep knowledge of SEO best practices.
· Ability to work within a team collaborative environment and manage both up and down management chain.
· Basic knowledge of HTML and social media.
· Bachelor’s degree or higher required; ideally in journalism, communications, or a related discipline.
To apply, go here.
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