VIRGINIA PRESS ASSN is hiring : Housing and Real Estate Reporter – Richmond Times

Housing and Real Estate Reporter – Richmond Times-Dispatch

The Richmond Times-Dispatch is hiring a housing / real estate reporter to cover market trends, new developments and housing affordability in our region.

Richmond was recently named one of the top housing markets for 2025 by Realtor.com , and we’re looking for an aggressive and entrepreneurial reporter who loves to break news and produce engaging stories.

The reporter will follow major industry trends, local leaders and companies in the real estate market, as well as analyze data and interview industry experts. This reporter will write breaking news as well as in-depth feature stories on how individuals in the region are affected by housing issues. We’re looking for a self-starter who can localize trends and write everything from profiles on the local rental market to hard-hitting long-form enterprise projects.

Founded in 1850, The Times-Dispatch is a 2021 Pulitzer Prize winner covering one of the country’s most dynamic communities. We value memorable storytelling and accountability journalism that makes a difference.

What we’re looking for :

• Write daily and enterprise stories on the Richmond-area real estate and rental market
• Pitch stories as well as take assignments
• Balance multiple assignments and priorities on deadline
• Have strong interviewing, writing and researching skills
• Consistently break news
• Uphold standards in a fast-paced environment
• Use strong news judgment and attention to detail

Requirements :

This position will be based in our Richmond, Virginia / Hanover County office.

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