D.C. News Reporter
About The Position
Bisnow is seeking a high-energy, collaborative, news-focused reporter for its editorial team. The reporter will cover Washington, D.C.’s commercial real estate industry, producing breaking news, enterprise reporting, daily morning briefs, and approximately eight articles per week. The role involves developing a local beat, traveling throughout the D.C. metro area, building relationships with industry sources, and turning complex commercial real estate information into useful and engaging journalism. The reporter will also work with global news teams on major projects and national series, and coordinate with local event producers and sales representatives on event content and coverage. Bisnow describes its newsroom as independent from its sales and events arms, with reporters able to pursue substantial reporting without sponsor influence.
Requirements
- Great writing skills.
- Excellent news judgment.
- Digital experience.
- At least two years of experience in business journalism.
- A self-starter personality and the ability to write thoughtfully and articulately.
- Interest in building a journalistic voice and brand on Bisnow.com.
- Commitment to seeking diverse stories and sources.
- Ability to travel around the D.C. area.
- Availability to attend and cover Bisnow-hosted events.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of commercial real estate.
- Knowledge of urban and community planning or urban design.
- Contacts within the commercial real estate, planning, or urban design industries.
Responsibilities
- Write approximately eight articles per week of varying lengths and types, and produce daily morning briefs.
- Cover breaking news and enterprise stories in Washington, D.C.’s commercial real estate industry.
- Work a local beat and travel around the D.C. metro area to cover industry trends, personalities, and news.
- Build and maintain relationships with commercial real estate leads and sources.
- Develop in-depth knowledge of D.C.’s commercial real estate business, including major players, their deals, and the events they attend.
- Work with global news teams on major projects and national series.
- Work with local event producers and sales representatives on event content and event coverage.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation structure.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective the first of the month following the start date.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance, including maternity and paternity leave.
- 401(k).
- Flexible spending account.
- Dependent care account.
- Unlimited vacation days.
- Seven days of paid sick leave.
- Nine paid holidays.
- Referral bonus program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
