Real Estate Reporter

Real Estate Reporter, Curbed Curbed, New York Magazine’s pioneering site covering real estate, architecture, design, and urbanism, is looking for an experienced and ambitious real estate reporter to join our team and cover the people, deals, developments and trends shaping the city’s real estate market and neighborhoods. The ideal candidate is a strong reporter and writer with a network of industry sources and an insider’s perspective on the deals and developments shaping the city, and the ability to write compelling stories about complex real estate topics and developments. The reporter should have a deep knowledge of New York City’s residential and commercial real estate markets, housing, neighborhoods, and the business of real estate. What You’ll Do Cover breaking news and report on tips related to real estate Report exclusives based on sourcing and original reporting Track real estate transactions, property listings, development proposals, sales records, rental reports, financing, and other market activity Analyze public records, real estate databases, government data, company filings, market reports, and other datasets to uncover news and trends. Pitch news and feature story ideas that make sense of the real estate headlines and uncovers the real estate angle in national and major stories Write a mix of short and longer-lead stories every week Collaborate with editors, photo and art teams, and other newsroom colleagues to publish and circulate stories. What We’re Looking For At least 2-5 years of reporting experience, covering real estate, housing, business, and related beats A strong track record of original published journalism Excellent reporting skills, including outreach, interviewing, research, and fact-checking Comfort working with public records, interpreting market data, databases, and other research tools. Has extensive sources within the real estate industry and New York City business community and knows how to cultivate new sources and follow-up with contacts Understands New York City neighborhoods and their characteristics in terms of housing and building types and neighborhood characteristics Is interested in the narrative possibilities of buying/selling real estate, controversies and conflicts Has a proven ability to research and analyze real estate databases and records Can turn stories around quickly Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines Ability to work well with an editor and a team PAY TRANSPARENCY The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay for this position at the time of this posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. Pay Range $80,000 — $95,000 USD OUR DEI+ COMMITMENT Vox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves and create their best work. We recognize that great stories, platforms, products and services come from people with all manner of backgrounds and experiences. We recognize that our commitments require ongoing work and sustained attention, as well as adaptation to new insights and best practices. Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. Vox Media will also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable Fair Chance laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations as part of the application process to candidates with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact our recruiting team (recruitment@voxmedia.com). WHAT COMES NEXT Our recruiting team wi…