Contract

Freelance Reporter

Editorial Team

Posted on 9/18/2025

Bisnow

Bisnow

201-500 employees

Commercial real estate news, events, networking

Compensation Overview

$3k/mo

Denver, CO, USA

Hybrid

Must attend all Denver based events (typically 1 per month).

Category
Journalism (1)
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Great writing skills.
  • Excellent news judgment.
  • Digital experience and ideally at least two years of experience in business journalism.
  • The personality of a self-starter and must be a thoughtful and articulate writer who is interested in building his or her voice and journalistic brand on Bisnow.com.
  • A commitment to seeking diverse stories and sourcing.
  • Must have ability to travel around the Denver area, and must have availability to attend/cover Bisnow-hosted events.
Responsibilities
  • Writing three - five articles a week of varying lengths and types, and producing daily morning briefs.
  • Covering breaking news and deeper enterprise reporting in Denver’s commercial real estate industry.
  • Working a beat, traveling around the Denver metro covering the latest trends, personalities and news related to the commercial real estate industry.
  • Infiltrating the CRE industry — turning arcane data into useful and entertaining information while maintaining personal relationships with lots of leads and sources.
  • Having an intimate knowledge of Denver's CRE business — knowing where the major players are located, what deals they are responsible for and what events they attend.
  • Working with the global news teams on major projects and national series.
  • Working with a local team of event producers and sales representatives to assist in the content of events.
Desired Qualifications
  • Though not required, it would be a plus if the candidate has knowledge of commercial real estate, urban and community planning and urban design, and especially contacts within those scenes.

Bisnow provides news, events, and networking for commercial real estate professionals. It operates an online news platform with articles and newsletters, and hosts live events in major U.S. markets that bring together developers, investors, brokers, and service providers. Revenue comes from advertising, event ticket sales, sponsorships, and premium access. Its goal is to help industry players access information, build relationships, and close deals in urban markets.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2005

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Axel Springer 2023 acquisition enables Brew Media cross-promotion with Morning Brew.
  • Las Vegas event series launched August 2023 taps hospitality CRE boom.
  • Ryan Wangman hired 2023 strengthens Chicago coverage boosting ad sales.

What critics are saying

  • Brew Media CEO Dippell cuts event quality within 12 months eroding sponsorships.
  • Bloomberg and CoStar expand CRE events by 2026 cannibalizing Bisnow revenue.
  • DEI Rise Initiative loses sponsors from 2025 US-UK budget cuts.

What makes Bisnow unique

  • Bisnow produces irreverent CRE newsletters for 600,000 subscribers across 27 markets.
  • Bisnow hosts 400 annual live events connecting CRE decision-makers in US, Canada, UK.
  • Bisnow's Rise Initiative leads DEI reporting in CRE since 2020 with UK expansion.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Profit Sharing

Company News

PR Newswire
Mar 3rd, 2026
Axel Springer acquires commercial real estate media firm Bisnow

Axel Springer has acquired Bisnow, a commercial real estate media and events company backed by private equity firm The Wicks Group. Financial terms were not disclosed. Founded in 2005, Bisnow hosts over 400 live events annually across 47 markets in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland and the Netherlands, connecting decision-makers in the commercial real estate sector through news, events and B2B solutions. Bisnow will join Morning Brew Inc. in the newly formed Brew Media Group, led by Robert Dippell, who previously served as Bisnow's chief revenue officer. The companies will operate independently whilst pursuing further US acquisitions. Bisnow's executive team, including CEO Gregg Mayer, will remain in place. BrightTower advised Bisnow on the transaction.

Packaging Dive
Sep 28th, 2023
O-I, Sonoco, WestRock among manufacturers with September layoff notices

It's closing a plant on the West Side of Chicago and laying off 128 workers in November, Bisnow reported.

Bisnow
Aug 16th, 2023
Bisnow Launches Las Vegas Event Series

BISWIRE/ Aug. 16, 2023 - Bisnow, the commercial real estate industry's top B2B platform, is delighted to announce the launch of Las Vegas webinars and events, offering insights into the dynamic Las Vegas commercial real estate market.

Talking Biz News
Aug 10th, 2023
Bisnow hires Wangman as Chicago commercial real estate reporter

Bisnow has tapped Ryan Wangman to serve as a commercial real estate reporter covering Chicago.

AKF Group
Jun 14th, 2023
Rory Creegan joins Bisnow panel - Healthcare Infrastructure & Patient Care

Rory Creegan joins Bisnow panel - Healthcare Infrastructure & Patient Care.

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