Real Estate Editor (Temporary)
Curbed, New York Magazine's pioneering site covering real estate, architecture, design, and urbanism, is looking for a temporary Real Estate Editor for a two-month contract.
About the role
This person should be deeply familiar with the workings of New York City real estate, including its major players and developments, and should see real estate as a cultural force, not just a business sector. In this role, you'll edit news stories and features, generate story assignments, and work with freelancers to build and expand our real estate coverage.
Responsibilities
- Edit news stories and features about NYC real estate and development
- Generate assignments for staff and freelancers based on news and tips
- Oversee two staff writers and one weekly permalancer
- Help execute special packages and projects
- Coordinate with other editors at Curbed and across New York Magazine on visuals and social promotion for stories
Requirements
- Deep knowledge of New York City and its real estate world
- At least 3-5 years of experience as an editor, specifically covering NYC real estate, neighborhoods, and development
- A track record of publishing smart, ambitious stories
- Experience managing staff writers and working with a pool of freelancers
- A passion for big-picture thinking as well as rigorous and sharp line editing
- A collaborative attitude and willingness to be an active member of a small team
- The ability to balance multiple projects and keep them on track
Schedule
This role is in-office Tuesday through Thursday, with remote flexibility the other days.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $104,000 USD. Final salary offered will be based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience.