Associate Content Writer

Associate Content Writer - Apartments.com

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 world’s 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.  We’ve 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. 

Apartments.com

Apartments.com is the nation’s #1 rental marketplace for owners, property managers and consumers. Apartments.com is the network that millions of renters every year rely on to find their new place, is continuing to grow our industry-leading sales force.  We provide apartment Property Managers and Owners with a platform to market their property listings and the industry’s most comprehensive virtual tools to attract the most and highest-quality renters.  The Apartments.com Network includes Apartments.com, ForRent.com, ApartmentFinder.com, ApartmentHomeLiving.com, and eight other leading rental sites. Our suite of services includes digital advertising, social and reputation management, and market analytic solutions which delivers innovative tools for our customers.

Learn more about Apartments.com.

Role Description:

Are you a motivated, enthusiastic writer seeking to deliver best-in-class content with our team of talented product and design professionals? As a Content Writer, you’ll contribute to the content performance and reach of Apartments.com and guide renters and landlords through the rental journey.

As a valued member of the Product team, you’ll be part of a dynamic, motivated team that strives to produce the best content in our industry. Together, you and our SEO team will drive the overall quality of content for user experience, make a substantial impact to the Apartments.com business, and improve the way the rental industry works.

This role is based in our Atlanta, GA office working a hybrid schedule of 4 days in office with 1 day remote.

Responsibilities:

• You’ll collaborate with our SEO team, product managers and UX researchers to produce content that guides renters and landlords through the renter journey. You’ll collaborate with product managers and UX researchers to take insights and translate them into effective content solutions.
• You’ll engage in content creation to address key informational needs of our customers. You will work with other teams to ensure a consistent tone of voice is delivered across content experiences.
• You’ll manage concurrent content projects at a range of stages, from concept through to production and then iterate.
• You’ll produce content briefs, drafts and content pieces including blog posts, research, and landing pages.
• You’ll present work to other team members and stakeholders to recruit feedback, iterate and improve, and then publish content and launch changes.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Creative Writing, English, Marketing, or related field from an accredited, not-for-profit University or College.
• A track record of commitment to prior employers.
• 8+ months of experience in content writing.
• Experience following the Associated Press Stylebook (AP Stylebook) and the Chicago Manual of Style guidelines.
• Strong editing skills with experience in collaborative editing, pair writing, or similar content editing and quality processes.
• Experience conducting research including first party interviews to develop content.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of strong academic performance in college.
• Demonstrated excellent grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills.
• Experience conducting user research and testing throughout the product lifecycle.
• Experience with MS Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written skills communicating ideas, concepts, and designs.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other front-end web programing languages. 
• Familiarity with W3C/WCAG and ADA web accessibility standards

What’s in it for you?

Working at CoStar Group means you’ll enjoy a culture of collaboration and innovation that attracts the best and brightest across a broad range of disciplines. In addition to generous compensation and performance-based incentives, you’ll be supported in both 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
• Commuter and parking benefits
• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site fitness center
• 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 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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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing