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Austin American-Statesman · 4 hours ago

Real Estate & Development Reporter

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The Austin American-Statesman is seeking an experienced business reporter to cover Central Texas real estate. The role involves breaking news and delivering exclusive enterprise on sales, leases, developments, and market trends in residential and commercial real estate.

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Responsibilities

An ability to surface breaking news and trends by mining data from a broad range of sources: area municipalities, courts, state agencies, real estate associations, brokers and banks

Developing a network of sources among developers, builders, financiers, government officials, neighborhood groups and others who impact or are impacted by development

Experience working with public records and market data: building permits, market reports, state development filings, zoning cases, deed and plat records, and the ability to convert such data into clear, compelling stories

The ability to juggle breaking news with ambitious enterprise and analysis that connects the dots for readers and influences policy discussions

Qualification

Business journalism experienceReal estate coverageData analysis skillsSEO proficiencySource developmentSocial media proficiencyCollaboration skills

Required

At least 5 years of daily journalism experience and at least 3 years in business, real estate or growth and development coverage

A digital-first mindset with strong SEO, headline writing and audience instincts

Adept at using social platforms to track companies, officials and community conversations

Track record of source development in publicly traded, closely held and private companies

Experience covering earnings reports and other SEC filings

Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment with visuals, data and audience teams across Hearst Texas newsrooms

An ability to surface breaking news and trends by mining data from a broad range of sources: area municipalities, courts, state agencies, real estate associations, brokers and banks

Developing a network of sources among developers, builders, financiers, government officials, neighborhood groups and others who impact or are impacted by development

The ability to juggle breaking news with ambitious enterprise and analysis that connects the dots for readers and influences policy discussions