Part-time Reporter/Editorial Assistant at Inman News

Are you ready for a front-row seat on the real estate roller coaster?

Inman News has chronicled the tumultuous boom and gloom phases of the housing market, the dawning and maturation of real estate's Internet Age, and the dot-com explosion, implosion and rebirth.

We're a growing company that offers news, insight and analysis on the real estate industry's hottest issues, trends and innovations.

We're seeking a part-time Reporter/Editorial Assistant to join our award-winning team of reporters and editors.

The Reporter/Editorial Assistant is a paid, temporary position with a duration of at least six months. The Reporter/Editorial Assistant must work a minimum 20 hours per week in the Alameda, Calif., headquarters of Inman News. This position will begin in November. Pay is $17.00/hour.

Duties will include:

• Research, reporting and writing a range of news items, including news briefs, full-length articles and special reports.
• Preparation of photos, charts, videos and other multimedia components for inclusion in online articles and reports.
• Formatting of news content into PDF reports and online reports.
• Identify and report on new technologies and trends relevant to real estate.
• Work with Inman News content partners to supply news content based on those partners' needs.
• Scan multiple online sources for story ideas.
• Travel for some assignments.
  

Experience should include:

• Formal training in journalism.
• Previous work in a newsroom environment.
• Familiarity with Associated Press style rules.
• Solid journalistic ethics.
• Familiarity with the real estate industry and terminology.
• Familiarity with HTML.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
• Meeting and beating daily deadlines.
• Typing above 60 words per minute.
• Social media expertise.
• Digital photography and video skills.
  

To apply, send an email to press@inman.com (use "Reporter/Editorial Assistant" as the subject line) that includes, as a single PDF-format attachment:

• A one-page resume that includes your email address, phone number, and three references with phone numbers for each reference.
• Two writing samples (no more, no less) that include dates published or written, and links to online versions of the writing samples.
• A one-paragraph statement, no more than 250 words, that describes what you plan to gain from working in this part-time Reporter/Editorial Assistant position.
• Please combine all of the above items as a single PDF attachment, if possible.
• Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.
  

About Inman News:
In addition to our in-house editorial team, Inman News also features over two dozen columnists who write on topics ranging from home improvement and rentals to investing and financial markets.

Our core coverage explores new real estate technologies and hot-button industry issues. Our readers include real estate professionals and innovators.

Inman News is also known across the country for its power-packed events, including Agent Reboot and Real Estate Connect. Inman News recently launched InmanNext, a website devoted to real estate agents that is loaded with helpful and practical business advice from a range of contributing writers, including technologists and real estate professionals. The site also features a range of video content.

• Compensation: $17.00/hour
• This is a part-time job.
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