Real Estate Reporter, New York Post

About the role

The New York Post digital team is seeking a full-time Real Estate Reporter who is deeply sourced in New York City and national residential real estate. The ideal candidate is an independent, highly motivated self-starter with strong industry contacts, access to exclusive tips, and knowledge of local and national real-estate databases. The role involves writing short-form breaking stories on tight deadlines as well as longer-lead features, including human-interest stories, deep dives into controversial properties, and listings with celebrity, historical, or superlative significance.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and craft engaging daily articles tailored to The Post’s readership and voice under tight deadlines, with SEO optimization in mind.
• Produce a variety of stories, including aggregated web pieces and longer features for the daily newspaper.
• Generate daily pitches designed to drive high-quality traffic and keep readers engaged.
• Stay informed about developments in the residential real estate industry, such as record-breaking property listings, celebrity transactions, and market data updates (e.g., rent fluctuations in major national markets).
• Report and write articles with precision, accuracy, and adherence to the highest professional standards.
• Attend industry events and dedicate time to source meetings with brokers and publicists to cultivate story leads.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in journalism or a related field.
• At least three years of experience as a real estate reporter, preferably in residential real estate.
• Exceptional writing skills with a strong grasp of fact-checking and SEO principles.
• Creative thinking and receptiveness to feedback, with an ability to find unique angles for stories.
• In-depth knowledge of trends in residential real estate, both locally and nationally.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and maintain high standards.
• Proficiency in WordPress or a similar CMS.

Schedule

This role requires on-site work 5 days per week at The New York Post office.

Pay

Base pay range: $72,000 – $80,000. This range reflects our good faith estimate and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Bonus-eligible roles include targets determined by market benchmarks and individual contributions.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.