CoStar seeks a residential real estate reporter in Chicago

CoStar has served as a respected source of news for the fast-paced real estate industry for more than two decades. Our award-winning, industry-focused news informs subscribers and complements CoStar’s role as the leading source of real estate information and data. CoStar’s news team is launching coverage of the residential housing market on Homes.com. We are looking for entrepreneurial reporters who can break news, generate scoops and produce a steady run of enterprise stories about the people, trends and companies that shape how we buy and sell homes.

CoStar is rapidly expanding our news team to take our journalism to the next level. This is a great opportunity for experienced, digitally oriented journalists to set the standard for coverage that is sure to appeal to our large and growing audience of homebuyers, sellers and real estate professionals. Previous reporting experience covering real estate or general business topics at a general interest publication is a definite advantage.

This role will be based in our downtown Chicago office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate a command of the housing beat, closely following major industry trends, leaders and companies.
• Collaborate and coordinate with CoStar’s news, research and analyst teams to ensure timely coverage across the many communities that make up our markets.
• Cultivate a bench of knowledgeable sources and show a facility for gleaning insights from relevant information services.
• Produce stories and other content that are expertly tailored for the web, email newsletters, social media and other platforms.
• Follow generally accepted journalism ethics and standards to report the facts, including a commitment to truth, accuracy, fairness and impartiality.
• Demonstrate an ability to write clearly, following AP style, in a way that engages a broad audience of property professionals.

QUALIFICATION

• At least 2 years of experience reporting and writing for a daily publication.
• Business journalism experience preferred.
• Proven ability to break news and reveal market-moving information that hasn’t been published elsewhere.
• Solid web headline and story writing skills, with a command of AP Style and a knowledge of SEO and social media best practices.
• Ability to work within a collaborative environment.
• Proven ability to prioritize, drive and achieve results while working to deadlines under pressure.
• Comfort with digital media, with a creative flair for images and other visual content to accompany reports.
• A portfolio showcasing your top work.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher required; ideally in journalism, communications, or a related discipline.

To apply, go here.