News Reporter
About The Position
Bisnow is seeking a seasoned, sharp News Reporter to report on and help grow its commercial real estate news operations. The role covers stories at the intersection of commercial real estate and politics, sports, entertainment, business, technology, and other fields. Bisnow’s newsroom combines breaking news and analytical enterprise reporting with accountability journalism, and reporters may contribute to local coverage as well as national stories and long-term special projects. The reporter will cover San Francisco’s commercial real estate industry, travel around the Bay Area for reporting and events, and build relationships with industry sources. The position is remote with no office requirement, but the reporter must be based in San Francisco and attend Bay Area-based Bisnow events, typically one to two per month. The role works with global news teams on major projects and with local event producers and sales representatives on event content and coverage.
Requirements
- At least two years of experience in business journalism.
- Strong writing skills and excellent news judgment.
- Digital experience.
- 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 Bay Area and availability to attend and cover Bisnow-hosted events.
- Must be based in San Francisco; the role is remote with no office requirement.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of commercial real estate.
- Knowledge of urban and community planning and urban design.
- Contacts within commercial real estate, planning, or urban design industries.
Responsibilities
- Write roughly eight articles per week of varying lengths and types, and produce daily morning briefs.
- Cover breaking news and conduct deeper enterprise reporting on San Francisco’s commercial real estate industry.
- Work a beat and travel around the Bay Area to cover commercial real estate trends, personalities, and news.
- Develop an intimate knowledge of the Bay Area commercial real estate business, including major players, their deals, and the events they attend.
- Turn complex industry data into useful and engaging information while maintaining relationships with leads and sources.
- Collaborate with global news teams on major projects and national series.
- Work with local event producers and sales representatives on event content and coverage.
- Attend and cover Bisnow-hosted events in the Bay Area, typically one to two per month.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective the first day of the month following the start date.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance, including maternity and paternity leaves.
- 401(k).
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Dependent Care Account.
- Unlimited vacation days.
- Seven days of paid sick leave.
- Nine paid holidays.
- Referral bonus program.
- Competitive compensation structure.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
