Copy Editor

Job Description

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information analytics and online marketplaces.Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100 CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the worlds real estate empowering all people to discover properties insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.

We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers.Weve continually refined transformed and perfected our approach to our business creating a language that has become standard in our industry for our customers and even our competitors.

We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation.This is how we deliver for our customers our employees and investors.By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.

ABOUT THE ROLE

CoStar is looking for an experienced News Copy Editor to join our growing news team covering the fastpaced commercial real estate industry in our Arlington VA office. Our awardwinning industryfocused news informs subscribers and complements CoStars role as the leading source of commercial real estate information and data.

As a seniorlevel Copy Editor you play a vital role on CoStar News copy desk where you will be responsible for reviewing editing and factchecking the extensive news expert commentary and analysis reported on CoStar ensuring the news reported to our large audience of real estate investors and dealmakers throughout the world is factually accurate conforms to CoStars news standards and is ready for publication.

You will help establish and enforce copy and style guidelines across all editorial functions and review CoStars news coverage for grammar spelling usage and style. You will play a key role crafting and sending subscriber newsletters and news alerts that are engaging informative and inviting. From time to time you may also be called on to draft news briefs that complement our news teams reporting. In addition to extensive copyediting proofreading and factchecking experience the ideal candidate will be familiar with the range of commercial real estate property categories major business roles and industry players to shape news intended for the CoStar audience.

CoStar is expanding its news platform with the addition of several newsroom positions across the globe and is seeking to hire experienced news copy editors to take its journalism to the next level. This is a great opportunity for an experienced detailoriented and highly organized Copy Editor to join CoStars news team. Previous editing experience in a newsroom for a daily or weekly publication is essential.

This role will be based in our Arlington VA office five days per week (Monday Friday). Candidates must have flexibility to work shifts aligned with EST CST MST or PST time zones.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Play a key role in the newsediting process by correcting grammatical punctuation and spelling errors. Doublecheck that names places and organizations are spelled properly and that facts dates and statistics are accurate.

• In addition proofreading news articles for spelling grammar and punctuation errors the Copy Editor will review articles for readability as well as provide feedback and suggestions to the reporter and editor to make the story better.

• Confirm that news stories follow a style and format that meets CoStar News editorial policy and guidelines and that the reporter cited appropriate sources or research in news reports.

• Write headlines for news stories proofread captions for photos and charts in reports and check the source of images and other media included in reports to ensure they conform to appropriate use under any copyright.

• Format and send out subscriber newsletters and news alerts on a regular basis.

• Collaborate with the CoStars news team to develop story ideas diversify coverage and ensure timely delivery and coverage across markets.

• Work with different reporters to offer comments and suggestions to improve stories and strengthen reporters abilities

QUALIFICATIONS

• Five or more years of proven copyediting experience preferably for a daily or weekly business publication with extensive experience in a copyediting or proofreading role.

• Ideal candidates will also be experienced in reviewing and copyediting a variety of news styles and formats including straightforward hard news profiles of industry leaders and longer analytic pieces.

• Ferocious attention to detail with an obsession for eliminating spelling grammar and punctuation errors improving readability and ensuring that all content is factually correct.

• A basic knowledge of U.S. commercial real estate and business is preferred. Knowledge of the Hospitality property sector and hotel management is also prized.

• Resultsoriented with proven ability to prioritize drive and achieve results through self and others while working under deadline.

• Excellent headline and cutlinewriting skills with a command of AP style and standards and a general knowledge of SEO best practices.

• Ability to work within a fastpaced collaborative environment and manage both up and down the management chain.

• Basic knowledge of HTML and social media.

• College degree in journalism communications English or a related discipline preferred.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

When you join CoStar Group youll 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 performancebased incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training tuition reimbursement and an interoffice 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

• Onsite fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent) with yoga studio Pelotons personal training group exercise classes

• Access to CoStar Groups Diversity Equity & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups

• Complimentary gourmet coffee tea hot chocolate fresh fruit and other healthy snacks

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work fulltime in the United States to apply. However please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drugfree workplace and perform preemployment substance abuse testing.

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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drugfree workplace and perform preemployment substance abuse testing