NYC Real Estate Editor (Hybrid, 2-Month Contract)

Group Nine Media; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

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. 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

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of New York City real estate.
• 3–5 years of editor experience covering NYC real estate, neighborhoods, and development.
• Proven track record of publishing smart, ambitious stories.
• Experience managing staff writers and freelancers.
• Collaborative, rigorous copy editing and big-picture thinking.

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 editors across Curbed and New York Magazine on visuals and social promotion.

Skills

NYC real estate knowledge

Editorial leadership

Line editing

Freelance management

Job description

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. 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