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Real Estate Reporter - NY, Miami, LA, Dallas, Chicago, Austin, Houston

The Real DealUnited States - Business Locations
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Qualifications

Demonstrated writing, interviewing, and reporting skills; ability to produce clean, well-organized and accurate copy on deadline, ranging from breaking news to long-form features and investigations. Capacity to develop expertise and a robust array of sources in one or more of TRD’s coverage areas, such as residential brokerage and home sales, commercial real estate (office, retail, industrial, development), politics and policy, and technology. Ability to obtain and analyze information from databases, property records, financial reports, social media and other sources to identify and enhance stories about the real estate industry. Understanding of and adherence to journalistic standards, ethics and protocol. Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple assignments. Team player; willingness to collaborate with colleagues; familiarity with newsroom culture. Business writing experience is preferred. Ability to do on-camera interviews, host TRD videos and moderate live events is a plus.

About the job


This role requires presence in one of the following markets: NY, Miami, LA, Dallas, Chicago, Austin, Houston


Position Overview:


The Real Deal, a leading media outlet specializing in real estate journalism and based in New York City, is seeking a passionate reporter to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing several original web stories weekly and crafting in-depth features for our website and monthly magazine.

We are looking for someone who is not only enthusiastic about covering the intersections of money, power, and personalities but is also eager to explore how the real estate industry interacts with politics, finance, law, and entertainment. A strong ability to break news, cultivate sources, pitch compelling story ideas, and deliver clean copy under tight deadlines is essential. Previous experience in business journalism is advantageous.


Key Responsibilities:


- Write three to six original articles weekly focused on The Real Deal’s real estate coverage, primarily in specific markets (New York City, South Florida, Chicago, Texas, Los Angeles, and San Francisco) and occasionally on national topics.

- Contribute a longer feature article (1,000 to 2,000 words) for our monthly print magazine.

- Collaborate on special reporting projects, primarily involving investigative work or thoroughly researched features.


Qualifications:


- Proven writing, interviewing, and reporting skills; capable of producing clean, well-structured, and precise copy on deadline.

- Ability to write with distinct voice and authority.

- Develop expertise and a strong network of sources in areas such as residential brokerage, commercial real estate, politics, and technology.

- Analyze information from databases, property records, and financial reports to enhance stories about the real estate sector.

- Strong understanding of journalistic ethics and standards.

- Ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently.

- Collaborative team player familiar with newsroom culture.

- Business writing experience is preferred.

- On-camera interviewing and hosting skills for video content are a plus.

About The Real Deal

The Real Deal is the largest real-estate news outlet in the United States, reaching millions of professionals daily through our media channels. Over the past six years, we have received over 60 awards for editorial excellence, including the prestigious General Excellence award.

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