Assignment Editor, Residential Housing

Job Description

OVERVIEW

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information analytics and online in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100 CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the worlds real estate empowering all people to discover properties insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.

We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our continually refined transformed and perfected our approach to our business creating a language that has become standard in our industry for our customers and even our continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive is how we deliver for our customers our employees and equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The CoStar News team is launching coverage of the residential housing market on . As an assignment editor you would be responsible for managing a team of journalists focused on the people trends and companies that shape how we buy and sell homes. We are seeking an entrepreneurial self-starter who is well-versed in search engine optimization best practices who can lead a staff to regularly deliver scoops and enterprise that stand out from the competition. This is a high-profile post with an opportunity to put your stamp on a new run of coverage so we have a strong preference for an editor experienced in residential real estate or business topics at a general interest publication.

CoStar News is the go-to source for commercial real estate industry news delivering timely stories that help our readers stay informed. We publish breaking news and analysis of the latest deals listings and personnel promotions across numerous markets worldwide. The team is made up of journalists from outlets including The Washington Post Bloomberg and the Chicago Tribune.

The news division provides independent impartial coverage that applies the highest journalistic standards and ethics to its work. The news team has been recognized with regional and national awards for its part ofa subscription-based businessour newsroom also offers the financial stability desired by many journalism professionals while still providing a fast-paced breaking news environment.

This position is in office Monday through Friday.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take the lead in defining producing and managing the delivery of originaldailynews coverage for the audience of buyers sellers and property professionals

• Monitor major industry trends leaders and companies including news and social channels for leads and sector relevance

• Collaborate and coordinatewith CoStars graphics and photo department to ensure high-quality visuals accompany every story

• Be responsible for the accuracy and veracity of the news you edit andensure writersfollow generally accepted journalism ethics and standards to report the facts including a commitment to truth accuracy fairness and impartiality

• Be responsible for ensuring stories are appropriately taggedfor search and distribution purposes

• Collaborate and coordinate with CoStars research department to ensure the news we publish is in sync withthereal estate data provided to subscribers

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors journalism communications English or a related discipline

• 5 years of proven editorial supervisory experiencewith a daily or weekly business publication

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Reporting writing or editing experience within real estate industry at a general interest publication

• High attention to detail with the ability to eliminate spelling grammatical and punctuation errors improve readability and ensure that all content is factually correct

• Display a command of AP style and SEO best practices

• Results oriented with proven ability to prioritize drive and achieve results through self and others while working under deadline

• Ability to work within a fast-paced collaborative environment and manage both up and down the management chain

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

When you join CoStar Group youll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.

We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training tuition reimbursement and an inter-office exchange program.

• Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical/Vision/Dental/Prescription Drug

• Life legal and supplementary insurance

• Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family

• Commuter and parking benefits

• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent) with yoga studio Pelotons personal training group exercise classes

• Access to CoStar Groups Diversity Equity & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups

• Complimentary gourmet coffee tea hot chocolate fresh fruit and other healthy snacks

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.

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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing