Associate Editor

HomeLight • San Francisco, CA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Editor creates and edits real estate-oriented content for HomeLight, with an emphasis on business-to-business (B2B) engagement while also supporting direct-to-consumer (D2C) content. The role refreshes, rewrites, or produces 25–40 pieces of content each month, develops articles and columns for newsletters and HomeLight.com, and works with editorial colleagues to gather subject matter expertise, data, and research. The editor ensures accuracy, citations, and consistent brand voice, and uses AI tools to improve efficiency. The position also supports content production tracking and quarterly strategy in partnership with editorial and SEO teams.

This role is based in San Francisco, California, with office days on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of writing and editing experience, preferably in real estate, B2B, or related fields.
• Exemplary research, writing, and editorial skills.
• Experience with AI technology or willingness to use it.
• Strong commitment to quality control and results, with the ability to ensure content meets HomeLight standards and provides value to B2B and D2C audiences.
• Strong project management and communication abilities.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and produce a high volume of quality content at scale.
• Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced content creation environment.
• Proficiency in editing content according to SEO concepts and best practices.
• Deep understanding of and alignment with HomeLight’s brand voice, style, and tone.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a team and work independently when required.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AP Style.
• Knowledge of the real estate market and industry trends.
• Knowledge of, or experience with, successful B2B interactions.

Responsibilities

• Refresh, rewrite, or create 25–40 pieces of real estate-oriented content each month, emphasizing B2B engagement.
• Conceptualize and develop new B2B articles and columns for newsletters and HomeLight.com.
• Collaborate with editors and editorial assistants to gather subject matter expertise, data, and research for D2C and B2B content.
• Verify the relevance and accuracy of data and sources, and include appropriate citations and attributions.
• Use AI tools to enhance efficiency.
• Add supplementary features to content, such as tables, hyperlinks, summary boxes, and interactive elements, to improve reader engagement.
• Review, edit, and proofread B2B and D2C content to follow AP and HomeLight internal style, maintain brand voice and tone, and correct errors.
• Track and manage content production in Airtable, keeping tasks on schedule and recording updates accurately.
• Partner with editorial and SEO teams on quarterly content strategies aligned with business goals.

Benefits

• Medical insurance through Anthem or Kaiser, dental and vision insurance through Guardian.
• Long-term disability, short-term disability, and hospital indemnity insurance through Guardian.
• 401(k) through Guideline, life insurance through Guardian, and pet insurance through Nationwide.
• Commuter benefits in certain locations.
• PTO, including volunteer days.
• Annual anniversary perks, including professional development and sabbaticals.
• HomeLight services to help employees buy and sell homes.
• Equity in addition to base pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed