Data Journalist

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New York, NY
Internship
Big Data • Real Estate • Software
Realtor.com® is an open real estate marketplace built for everyone.
The Role

At Realtor.com®, we have among the most comprehensive and accurate coverage of real estate listings and the most engaged users across all the online real estate portals. Our mission is to make buying, selling, renting, and living in homes easier and more rewarding for everyone.

Building your career? Build it better at Realtor.com®. Join us and help change the world of real estate, one home at a time.

Are you a data-driven writer/reporter who wants to write for home buyers, sellers, renters, brokers and experts in housing? We’re looking for a talented data journalist to join our growing real estate news team. In this role, you’ll use your editorial and analytical skills to uncover valuable data and market news. You’ll also contribute to an automation initiative covering local housing news.

What You’ll Do:

  • Analyze a variety of proprietary and 3rd party housing and other data sources (i.e., American Community Survey)to identify emerging trends, changes, and insights about the American real estate market
  • Translate complex data into clear, engaging articles and visualizations that inform our readers
  • Collaborate with our editorial team to brainstorm story ideas and improve our coverage and reporting
  • Stay up-to-date on the latest housing market dynamics, including home prices, mortgage rates, inventory levels, and more

What We’re Looking For:

  • 5+ years of experience as a data journalist or in a similar role
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Strong data analysis skills and experience working with tools like Python, SQL, Snowflake, Datawrapper, Tableau and ArcGIS
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities to translate technical information for a general and specialist audience
  • Passion for the real estate industry and a knack for spotting important trends and insights
  • Creativity and problem-solving skills to develop innovative ways to cover the housing market
  • Collaborative spirit and willingness to work closely with our editorial and product/development teams

This is a full-time, hybrid position that requires the successful candidate to be in office at our Austin or New York City locations three days a week.

Do the best work of your life at Realtor.com®

Here, you’ll partner with a diverse team of experts as you use leading-edge tech to empower everyone to meet a crucial goal: finding their way home. And you’ll find your way home too. People are our foundation—the core that drives us passionately forward. At Realtor.com®, you’ll bring your full self to work as you innovate with speed, serve our consumers, and champion your teammates. In return we’ll provide you with a warm, welcoming, and inclusive culture; intellectual challenges; and the development opportunities you need to grow.

Diversity is important to us, therefore, Realtor.com® is an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Realtor.com® will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

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The Company
Austin, TX
1,900 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1995

What We Do

We pioneered the world of digital real estate more than 25 years ago. Today, through our website and mobile apps, we are a trusted guide for consumers, empowering more people to find their way home by breaking down barriers, helping them make the right connections, and creating confidence through expert insights and guidance. For professionals, we are a trusted partner for business growth, offering consumer connections and branding solutions that help them succeed in today's on-demand world.

Why Work With Us

The way home begins with you. With a diverse team of experts alongside you, you’ll help us reach new heights at the forefront of the digital real estate space. Bring your extensive knowledge and deep expertise and collaborate with other passionate visionaries to lead our industry and revolutionize the way people find home, in every form.

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