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oStar is expanding its news team to cover the residential housing market on Homes.com, seeking entrepreneurial reporters who can break news and produce enterprise stories about the people, trends, and companies shaping the homebuying and selling process.
As a respected source of real estate news for over two decades, CoStar is looking for experienced journalists with a strong command of the housing beat to join its team. The ideal candidate will have previous reporting experience covering real estate or general business topics at a general interest publication.
Responsibilities include:
* Demonstrating expertise in major industry trends, leaders, and companies
* Collaborating with CoStar's news, research, and analyst teams
* Cultivating sources and gleaning insights from relevant information services
* Producing engaging content for various platforms, including the web, email newsletters, and social media
Requirements include:
* At least 2 years of reporting experience at a daily publication
* Business journalism experience preferred
* Ability to break news, write compelling headlines, and follow AP style
* Strong digital skills, including SEO and social media best practices
* Portfolio showcasing top work
* Bachelor's degree or higher in journalism, communications, or a related field
This role will be based in CoStar's downtown Chicago office. If you're an experienced journalist with a passion for real estate reporting, apply now to join our team.
