Staff Writer, Hotel News Now Job at CoStar Group, Inc. in Cleveland

Staff Writer, Hotel News Now

Job Description

Staff Writer, Hotel News Now CoStar Group Company Intro : 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 world’s 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. We’ve 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. CoStar CoStar is the global leader in commercial real estate information, analytics and news. Commercial Real Estate industry professionals around the globe use CoStar to access the most comprehensive data to make decisions with confidence. CoStar delivers immediate, verified commercial real estate information on over 5.9 million properties across every market. Learn more about CoStar. Role Description : CoStar has served as a respected source of news for the fast-paced real estate industry for more than two decades. Our award-winning, industry-focused news informs subscribers and complements CoStar’s role as the leading source of real estate information and data. As a member of the established, award-winning and global Hotel News Now team within CoStar News, you will report on the exciting and high-profile hotel industry. We are looking for experienced, entrepreneurial reporters who can break news, generate scoops and produce a steady run of creative enterprise stories about the people, trends and companies that shape the hotel and travel industries. Hotel News Now enjoys a respected reputation in the hotel industry. This high-profile role may include travel to cover industry events, along with public speaking and panel moderation. We are seeking a digitally oriented journalist who thrives in a team environment and shows enthusiasm for multimedia reporting and finding new ways to tell the story. Previous reporting experience covering hotels, travel or real estate is a definite advantage. We are looking to hire reporters to work out of our Cleveland, OH, Chicago, New York, Nashville, Atlanta or Washington, DC, offices. Responsibilities : Demonstrate a command of the hotel beat, closely following major industry trends, leaders and companies. Collaborate and coordinate with CoStar’s news, research and analyst teams to ensure timely coverage across the many communities that make up our markets. Cultivate a bench of knowledgeable sources and show a facility for gleaning insights from relevant information services. Produce stories and other content that are expertly tailored for the web, email newsletters, social media and other platforms. Follow generally accepted journalism ethics and standards to report the facts, including a commitment to truth, accuracy, fairness and impartiality. Demonstrate an ability to write clearly, following AP style, in a way that engages a broad audience of property professionals. Basic Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree or higher in Journalism, Creative Writing, English, Marketing, or related field form an accredited, not-for-profit University or College. A track record of commitment to prior employers. 2 years of experience reporting and writing for a daily publication. A portfolio showcasing your top work. Preferred Qualifications : Business journalism experience preferred. Proven ability to break news and reveal market-moving information that hasn't been published elsewhere. 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. 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. 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 We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time 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 drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. This role offers 4 days a week onsite with 1 day remote. #LI-SY1

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing 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 world’s 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 37 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable products and services. We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry and for our customers. 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. CoStar is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. CoStar is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 1-855-840-1715 or by sending an email to recruiting@costargroup.com.

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