Staff Writer - Washington, DC

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate an ability to break news and produce engaging features and trend stories for an audience of commercial real estate professionals.
• Cultivate and manage a bench of knowledgeable sources and expert contributors.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of current affairs and commercial real estate news by reading key publications, looking for opportunities to help CoStar stand apart.
• Follow generally accepted journalism ethics and standards to report the facts, including a commitment to truth, accuracy, fairness and impartiality.
• Use readership and social media data to gain a better understanding of the news our readers are most interested in to help shape future coverage.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 plus years of experience reporting and writing for a daily publication.
• A portfolio showcasing your top work.
• Results oriented with a 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.
• Business journalism experience preferred.
• Proven ability to uncover breaking news.
• 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.
• 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
30+ days ago