Social Media Specialist, Homes.com – Richmond, VA

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Richmond, VA, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Information Technology • Real Estate • Analytics
The Role
The Social Media Specialist will develop and execute B2B social strategies, manage paid campaigns for lead generation, and analyze performance to optimize efforts while ensuring brand consistency across multiple teams.
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Social Media Specialist, Homes.com – Richmond, VA


Job Description


Who is CoStar Group?   

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces.  Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.    

We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers.  We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors.  We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation.  This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors.  By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.   

Homes.com Overview 

Homes.com is reimagining the home search experience for consumers and agents alike. A CoStar Group company with 30+ years' experience in leading and growing digital marketplaces, we pride ourselves on continually improving, innovating, and setting the standard for property search and marketing experiences.

With Homes.com we’re building a brand that is redefining the industry. We’re looking for big thinkers, brave leaders, and creative advertising wizards ready to influence a new age of homebuying within a tried-and-true, award-winning company. Already one of the fastest growing real estate portals in the industry, we are driven to be #1. 

 

Role Overview: Social Media Specialist  

Richmond, VA | In office, Monday-Friday 

We are currently seeking a Social Media Specialist to join our Homes.com Marketing team based in Richmond, VA. This role is primarily B2B-focused and is responsible for driving demand, engagement, and brand authority among real estate professional audiences, while playing a supporting role in broader consumer initiatives.  

This Social Media Specialist blends content strategy, paid media execution, and performance optimization to position the brand as a trusted industry leader and generate high-quality leads. The ideal candidate understands how to translate product value into compelling, platform-native content that resonates with professionals, while maintaining alignment with larger brand campaigns. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

B2B Social Strategy and Audience Development 

  • Owns the social strategy for B2B audiences – agents, brokers, and industry professionals 

  • Define audience segments, needs, and messaging frameworks 

  • Design and execute full-funnel social programs  

 

Organic Social 

  • Develop and manage a social media content calendar aligned to product launches, campaigns, and sales priorities 

  • Lead the development and oversight of content creation 

  • Ensure content is platform-native and tailored to professional audiences 

  • Manage community engagement, including responding to comments and fostering conversation 

  • Leverage social listening to identify industry trends and opportunities 

 

Lead Generation and Mid-Funnel Focus 

  • Plan and execute paid social campaigns focused on lead generation, consideration/retargeting, content amplification 

  • Develop audience strategies and segmentation 

  • Continuously test and optimize toward efficiency and lead quality 

 

Creative and Messaging Development 

  • Partner with creative teams to develop B2B-focused assets 

  • Translate product features into clear, compelling value propositions 

  • Guide creative development with platform-specific best practices 

  • Build a testing roadmap across messaging, formats, and CTAs 

 

Performance Analytics and Optimization 

  • Track and report on social campaign performance 

  • Partner with analytics teams to evaluate lead quality and pipeline impact 

  • Translate insights into actionable optimizations across creative, targeting, and spend 

 

Cross-Functional Alignment 

  • Partner closely with: 

  • Sales teams to align on lead quality and feedback loops 

  • Product marketing to translate features into benefits 

  • Brand/consumer marketing to ensure consistency with broader campaigns 

 

Platform and Industry Expertise 

  • Stay current on ad products, platform updates and capabilities 

  • Monitor industry trends to inform content and messaging 

  • Identify opportunities for innovation 

 

How This Role Supports B2C 

  • Extends consumer campaigns into mid- and lower-funnel social environments 

  • Builds retargeting and sequential messaging across audiences 

  • Helps translate product-led storytelling into both agent and consumer value 

  • Supports full-funnel continuity across YouTube, social, and awareness campaigns 

 

Basic Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited, not-for-profit, in-person college/university. 

  • A track record of commitment to prior employers. 

  • 3-4 years in social media marketing, with B2B experience preferred. 

  • Experience running paid social campaigns focused on lead generation. 

  • Ability to balance creative storytelling with performance marketing. 

  • Experience with LinkedIn Ads, Meta Ads, and familiarity with Reddit and TikTok campaign management. 

  • Analytical mindset with the ability to connect media performance to business outcomes. 

  • Strong collaboration skills across marketing, sales, and product teams. 

  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills. 

  • Ability to think strategically and act proactively. 

 

Preferred Qualifications and Skills 

  • Ability to build a strong, engaged community across social media platforms. 

  • Ability to develop and implement effective employee advocacy programs. 

  • Experience with TikTok and/or Sprout Social. 

  • Experience with Asana and/or Canva a plus. 

  • Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel a plus. 

 

What’s In It For You?   

If you are a driven professional looking for a high-growth, high-reward career, CoStar Group offers the ideal opportunity.  Be part of a best-in-class company with strong year-over-year growth that invests in your success. Enjoy a rewarding atmosphere where you can learn, excel, and grow.   

 

When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.    

 

We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training and tuition reimbursement.    

 

Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):    

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug   

  • Life, legal, and supplementary insurance   

  • Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family   

  • Commuter and parking benefits   

  • 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions   

  • Employee stock purchase plan   

  • Paid time off   

  • Tuition reimbursement   

  • On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent)   

  • Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups   

  • Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks    

 

Sponsorship   

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.   

 

#Homes.com

#LI-MW2


CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
  • 3-4 years in social media marketing, with B2B experience preferred
  • Experience running paid social campaigns focused on lead generation
  • Experience with LinkedIn Ads, Meta Ads, and familiarity with Reddit and TikTok campaign management
  • Strong collaboration skills across marketing, sales, and product teams

CoStar Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CoStar Group and has not been reviewed or approved by CoStar Group.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is described as extensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans, with additional life and supplementary insurance options. Mental health counseling and wellness incentives are also part of the package, reinforcing the sense of strong health support.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Lifestyle perks include commuter and gym reimbursements and daily lunch, alongside office snacks/drinks and company social events. Fitness stipends and wellness programs add to the perceived day-to-day value of the rewards package.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Opportunities to become a shareholder via stock-related programs are highlighted as a meaningful element of total rewards. Equity and employee stock purchase options are positioned as an additional path to value beyond base pay.

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The Company
Arlington, VA
6,500 Employees
Year Founded: 1987

What We Do

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a global leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, online marketplaces, and 3D digital twin technology. Founded in 1986, CoStar Group is dedicated to digitizing the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights, and connections that improve their businesses and lives. CoStar Group’s major brands include CoStar, a leading global provider of commercial real estate data, analytics, and news; LoopNet, the most trafficked commercial real estate marketplace; Apartments.com, the leading platform for apartment rentals; Homes.com, the fastest-growing residential real estate marketplace; and Domain, one of Australia’s leading property marketplaces. CoStar Group’s industry-leading brands also include Matterport, a leading spatial data company whose platform turns buildings into data to make every space more valuable and accessible, STR, a global leader in hospitality data and benchmarking; Ten-X, an online platform for commercial real estate auctions and negotiated bids; and OnTheMarket, a leading residential property portal in the United Kingdom.

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