Real Deal seeks a Chicago reporter

The Real Deal, an award-winning business publication that covers the real estate industry in New York, Miami, Los Angeles and Chicago is looking for a Reporter to join our Chicago team.

We have been experiencing tremendous success over the last 16 years and we are growing at a rapid rate of 25%+ per year. Our websites garner over 3 million visitors per month and our print publications have a readership of more than 300,000.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of reporting experience, preferably in a breaking news environment
• Possesses a sharp eye for news
• Can write clean, effortless copy with bite
• Experience and interest in business reporting
• Understands complex financial markets
• Track record of working well under tight deadlines
• Sees the possibilities for groundbreaking stories in the real estate industry
• Knowledge of WordPress and various social media platforms is a plus, as is research experience

Responsibilities include:

• Digging for breaking news stories for the website each day
• Developing sources
• Working on longer form features
• Finding creative, original angles in other publications’ stories

Salary is very competitive, and benefits include access to health insurance and a 401K, plus the opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial, collaborative, fast-paced environment with room to grow in the organization.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and 3 relevant writing clips/links.

To apply, go here.