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Real Estate Reporter

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Jul 2025

About the role

Own the beat by being able to explain what makes a story newsworthy and why it matters to the audience, dictating day-to-day coverage and thriving on digging out source-driven exclusives.
Regularly search, request and distill public records for reporting opportunities.
Identify and dig out interesting details or a human interest story in sometimes dry, technical material.
Report and write short-form and long-form stories for the website and weekly print editions.
Develop sources and manage relationships with high-level executives and other community leaders. Ask hard questions without burning bridges.
Remain in close communication with editors regarding deadlines, ideas and expectations. Embrace and integrate feedback.
Learn and practice new digital tools, including SEO and CMS best practices.
Help support the newsroom's growth plans.
Attend and represent the DBJ well at industry and company events.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of three years of journalism experience.
Knowledge of business principles is essential.
Desire and ability to break news and to identify newsworthy events and sources.
Proven experience building and maintaining a wide range of sources, along with a desire and ability to regularly meet in person or pick up the phone to call them — to fact-check, clarify, investigate or follow up.
Comfort in navigating public records to connect dots.
Strong analytical and investigative interviewing skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Denver community experience a plus.
Comfort with on-stage or on-camera presentations is helpful.
Proficient with MS Office and web-based communication platforms (Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.)