Washingtonian Magazine · 1 month ago
Home and Real Estate Editor
Washingtonian magazine is seeking a creative, hardworking journalist with experience in writing and editing articles, particularly in real estate and home design. The role involves conceiving, planning, and editing a variety of articles and packages, producing survey-based lists, and collaborating with writers and other editors.
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Responsibilities
Conceive, plan, and assign/write/edit assorted articles and packages, for both print and online, on subjects including real estate news and trends, home renovation guides, interior design trends, home tours, luxury home sales, and neighborhood guides
Produce annual research- or survey-based 'top' lists such as top realtors and top mortgage professionals
Work with staff/freelance writers with varying levels of experience through all phases of a story, from idea generation to reporting to writing and revising
Collaborating with art and digital teams
Ideas, ideas, and more ideas
Watching for breaking real estate and home-sale news, and producing quick online posts when needed
Collaborating with the magazine's other editors to suggest and brainstorm stories—whether for online or print—and pitching in on large cover packages when needed
Other one-off responsibilities as designated by the editor-in-chief
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3-5 years experience writing and editing
Experience writing or editing articles with a consumer-oriented bent
An eye for good design and a knack for spotting trends
The ability to multi-task and juggle big projects, along with a respect for deadlines
An understanding and appreciation of city and regional magazines
Preferred
Ideally, actual experience producing 'best professionals' lists such as top realtors, and in conducting surveys
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Matching 401(k)/Roth
Life/AD and short-term disability, plus voluntary long-term disability insurance
Three weeks of vacation, increasing with tenure
Five days of sick leave
Parental leave
SmartBenefits program
Company
Washingtonian Magazine
Washingtonian, the magazine Washington lives by, is the region’s top source of information for dining, shopping, entertainment, and personalities.
Funding
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