Responsibilities
- Manage and mentor a small team of writers on their research, reporting and writing.
- Identify quality concerns and provide guidance to writers on how to improve.
- Edit story structure to enhance the overall storytelling.
- Focus on improving ledes to draw the reader in.
- Rewrite portions of the content that require additional work and / or send the copy back to the writer with clear, helpful feedback.
- Ensure that the overall voice, style and flow of copy is consistent to the Homes.com brand vision.
- Review video scripts to ensure they capture the overall vibe of each neighborhood and are written in a way that marries the words to the visual elements.
Basic Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Creative Writing, English, Marketing, Communications from an accredited, not-for-profit University or College.
- A track record of commitment to prior employers.
- 7-10 years of professional editing experience
- 3-5 years of professional experience as a people manager
Preferred Qualifications :
- A master of words who knows how to expertly craft a story
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to successfully multi-task and track assignments through multiple stages of production
- A highly collaborative team player who is not afraid to speak up or ask questions
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
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