Job Description
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 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 customers. Weve 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 competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers our employees and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Manager Residential Public Relations & Communications to lead and execute a comprehensive public relations and communications strategy for CoStar Groups residential brands with a primary focus on and . This role will drive awareness engagement media impressions and share of voice across consumer business financial technology and real estate media.
The Senior Manager will position and as authoritative voices in the for-sale and rental housing markets elevate proprietary data and insights and secure high-impact media opportunities for senior leaders and in-house experts. This is a senior-level hands-on role based in Arlington Virginia working in the office five days per week and reporting to the Vice President of Marketing and Communications.
Responsibilities
Develop and lead an integrated residential public relations strategy for and positioning both brands as leaders in the for-sale and rental housing markets.
Build and maintain strong relationships with national and regional reporters across real estate housing business technology financial and consumer media.
Promote proprietary residential data research and insights through proactive media outreach written analyses and data-driven storytelling.
Develop written communications including press releases market reports media pitches talking points and executive briefing materials.
Secure high-profile interviews TV appearances speaking engagements and event opportunities for residential brand leaders and subject-matter experts.
Collaborate with external public relations agencies ensuring alignment with brand priorities messaging and annual PR plans.
Collaborate closely with Product Marketing Corporate Communications Content social media Product and Design teams to identify compelling narratives and timely story opportunities.
Work directly with economists analysts and data teams to translate complex residential market data into accessible media-ready insights.
Monitor daily media coverage and industry trends providing regular analysis and recommendations to optimize PR strategy and messaging.
Manage incoming media inquiries including requests for data commentary and executive interviews.
Track current events and housing-related news to generate timely relevant and newsworthy press opportunities.
Produce approximately 35 data-driven press releases per month across residential topics.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree from an accredited in person not-for-profit University or College; Masters degree preferred
Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in public relations or communications with a strong emphasis on consumer and industry strategy and execution.
At least 3 years of experience focused on residential real estate housing rentals or consumer marketplaces.
Deep understanding of the modern media landscape and strong news judgment.
Established relationships with reporters covering housing real estate business finance and economics.
Proven success in creative pitching and securing earned media coverage.
Experience working directly with executive-level leaders on messaging interviews quotes and presentations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
Excellent writing editing and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into compelling narratives.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with major social media platforms including LinkedIn X (Twitter) and Facebook.
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 and tuition reimbursement
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)
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.
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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