Full-Time

Senior Residential Real Estate Copy Editor

Updated on 1/16/2025

CoStar Group

CoStar Group

5,001-10,000 employees

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Arlington, VA, USA

Role will be based in Arlington, VA office.

Category
Real Estate
Real Estate Marketing
Real Estate Sales
Required Skills
Communications
Social Media
SEO
Journalism
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • Five or more years of proven copy-editing experience, preferably for a daily or weekly general interest publication
  • Experienced in reviewing and copy-editing a variety of news styles and formats, including straightforward hard news, profiles of industry leaders and longer analytic pieces
  • Ferocious attention to detail with an obsession for eliminating spelling, grammar and punctuation errors, improving readability and ensuring that all content is factually correct
  • Experience working with residential real estate and business topics is preferred
  • Results-oriented with proven ability to prioritize, drive and achieve results through self and others while working under deadline
  • Excellent headline- and cutline-writing skills, with a command of AP style and standards and a general knowledge of SEO best practices
  • Ability to work within a fast-paced, collaborative environment and manage both up and down the management chain
  • Basic knowledge of HTML and social media
  • College degree in journalism, communications, English or a related discipline preferred
Responsibilities
  • Play a key role in the news-editing process by correcting grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. Double-check that names, places and organizations are spelled properly and that facts, dates and statistics are accurate
  • Review articles for readability, as well as provide feedback and suggestions to the reporter and editor to make the story better
  • Confirm that news stories follow a style and format that meets CoStar News’ editorial policy and guidelines and that the reporter cited appropriate sources or research in news reports
  • Write headlines for news stories, proofread captions for photos and charts in reports and check the source of images and other media included in reports to ensure they conform to appropriate use under any copyright
  • Publish stories to Homes.com and to related newsletters and social media
  • Collaborate with the CoStar’s global news team on news coverage in general
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working with residential real estate and business topics is preferred
  • College degree in journalism, communications, English or a related discipline preferred

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Washington, District of Columbia

Founded

1987

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for data-driven insights boosts CoStar's growth in analytics platforms.
  • Sustainability-focused solutions offer CoStar opportunities in eco-friendly property analytics.
  • Remote work trends create demand for flexible workspace analytics, benefiting CoStar.

What critics are saying

  • Legal challenges from Move, Inc. could harm CoStar's reputation and finances.
  • Visual Lease acquisition may disrupt operations and divert resources from core activities.
  • New financial leadership might lead to strategic shifts affecting financial stability.

What makes CoStar Group unique

  • CoStar Group leads in CRE analytics with new client Bidwells in the UK.
  • Acquisition of Visual Lease enhances CoStar's lease administration and accounting capabilities.
  • CoStar's integration of AI in property management differentiates its offerings.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Mental Health Support

Commuter Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Gym Membership

Company Equity