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Job Description

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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. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

CoStar has served as a respected source of news for the fast-paced real estate industry for more than two decades. Our award-winning, industry-focused news informs subscribers and complements CoStar’s role as the leading source of real estate information and data. CoStar’s news team is launching coverage of the residential housing market on Homes.com. We are looking for entrepreneurial reporters who can break news, generate scoops and produce a steady run of enterprise stories about the people, trends and companies that shape how we buy and sell homes.

CoStar is rapidly expanding our news team to take our journalism to the next level. This is a great opportunity for experienced, digitally oriented journalists to set the standard for coverage that is sure to appeal to our large and growing audience of homebuyers, sellers and real estate professionals. Previous reporting experience covering real estate or general business topics at a general interest publication is a definite advantage.

This role will be based in our downtown Chicago office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrate a command of the housing beat, closely following major industry trends, leaders and companies.

Collaborate and coordinate with CoStar’s news, research and analyst teams to ensure timely coverage across the many communities that make up our markets.

Cultivate a bench of knowledgeable sources and show a facility for gleaning insights from relevant information services.

Produce stories and other content that are expertly tailored for the web, email newsletters, social media and other platforms.

Follow generally accepted journalism ethics and standards to report the facts, including a commitment to truth, accuracy, fairness and impartiality.

Demonstrate an ability to write clearly, following AP style, in a way that engages a broad audience of property professionals.

QUALIFICATIONS

At least 2 years of experience reporting and writing for a daily publication.

Business journalism experience preferred.

Proven ability to break news and reveal market-moving information that hasn't been published elsewhere.

Solid web headline and story writing skills, with a command of AP Style and a knowledge of SEO and social media best practices.

Ability to work within a collaborative environment.

Proven ability to prioritize, drive and achieve results while working to deadlines under pressure.

Comfort with digital media, with a creative flair for images and other visual content to accompany reports.

A portfolio showcasing your top work.

Bachelor’s degree or higher required; ideally in journalism, communications, or a related discipline.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

When you join CoStar Group, you’ll 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, 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 

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), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes

Access to CoStar Group’s 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. 

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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