Posted 17 days ago
Description
CoStar News Australia Journalist (VIC)
As a CoStar News Australia Journalist covering the Victorian market, you will be responsible for delivering high-impact, data-driven reporting on the commercial real-estate sector. You will utilise CoStar's proprietary datasets to uncover market trends and provide local insights that empower industry professionals to make informed decisions. This role requires a journalist who can break major news while also providing analysis into the market trends driving the commercial property landscape. By integrating the CoStar Research + News engine into your storytelling, you will ensure our audience receives the most accurate and timely market intelligence across the commercial property market in Victoria.
Responsibilities
- Market Coverage: Report daily on commercial property activities in Victoria, including office, retail and industrial sectors.
- Data-Driven Storytelling: Integrate CoStar proprietary data and analytics into news stories to provide unique market context and visualisations.
- Breaking News: Proactively identify and report on breaking news, major transactions, and significant industry moves before the competition.
- Trends and Insights: Analyse sector trends and produce insightful features that explore the broader economic shifts and trends affecting commercial real-estate.
- Industry Networking: Build and maintain an extensive network of key industry contacts, including agents, developers, and investors, to secure exclusive leads.
- Editorial Collaboration: Work within a high-performance newsroom environment, contributing to content roadmaps and ensuring all output meets global brand standards.
About You
- Proven experience as a news journalist with a focus on business, economics, or property.
- Strong understanding of macroeconomics and its impact on the commercial real-estate market.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret complex datasets and translate them into engaging narratives.
- Exceptional networking skills with the ability to source breaking news independently.
- Proficiency in digital-first journalism, including SEO best practices and social media engagement.
- Practical knowledge of data visualisation tools and CMS platforms.
Education and Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
- Degree in Journalism, Communications, Economics, or a related field.
- Specialised training or proficiency in:
- Data Journalism
- Financial Reporting
- Economic Analysis CMS platforms
Equal Employment Opportunity
CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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