[All remote jobs](https://jobicy.com/jobs.md)[![The Real Deal logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2026/11/963ce2d26cfb-221.webp)](https://jobicy.com/company/the-real-deal.md)[The Real Deal](https://jobicy.com/company/the-real-deal.md) # Reporter AI Summary The Reporter will cover the real estate industry for The Real Deal, producing breaking web stories, longer features, and occasional investigative projects. The role requires strong reporting, interviewing, source development, and deadline-driven writing skills. Coverage may span real estate, policy, finance, law, technology, and influential industry figures, with a focus on Los Angeles and other major US markets. The position also values data and records research, newsroom collaboration, and the ability to communicate confidently on camera or at live events.[Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/the-real-deal.md)ShareRemote from[USA](https://jobicy.com/job-region/usa.md)SalaryUSD 80k–90k / yrDepartment[Content & Editorial](https://jobicy.com/categories/copywriting.md)EmploymentFull TimeExperienceOpen levelPublished11 Nov 2026Apply before11 Dec 2026Listing views33Application actions0Application toolkit ## Make your next move. Prepare your resume, explore your fit, and draft a cover letter for this opportunity. Opportunity details ## About this role. ### Compensation This position requires a presence in Los Angeles About the Job: [The Real Deal](https://jobicy.com/company/the-real-deal.md) is looking for a reporter to join a rapidly growing media company focused on real estate journalism and headquartered in New York City. The reporter would be responsible for writing several original web stories per week and produce in-depth features for the website and our monthly magazine. The ideal candidate will have an interest in covering money, power and personalities and a keen desire to learn how the industry intersects with politics, finance, law, entertainment and other areas of the business world. The ability to break news is a must, as is the ability to cultivate sources, pitch story ideas and write clean copy on deadline. Experience in business journalism is a plus. Job Responsibilities: Contribute three to six original articles per week to The Real Deal’s regular coverage of the real estate industry, typically focused on one of our markets (New York City, South Florida, Chicago, Texas, Los Angeles and San Francisco), but also occasionally on topics of national interest In most months, contribute a longer story (1,000 to 2,000 words) to The Real Deal’s monthly, national print magazine Occasionally contribute or collaborate on special reporting projects, typically investigative work or deeply researched features Job Requirements: Demonstrated writing, interviewing and reporting skills; ability to produce clean, well-organized and accurate copy on deadline, ranging from breaking news to long-form features and investigations Ability to write with voice and authority Capacity to develop expertise and a robust array of sources in one or more of TRD’s coverage areas, such as residential brokerage and home sales, commercial real estate (office, retail, industrial, development), politics and policy, and technology Ability to obtain and analyze information from databases, property records, financial reports, social media and other sources to identify and enhance stories about the real estate industry Understanding of and adherence to journalistic standards, ethics and protocol Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple assignments Team player; willingness to collaborate with colleagues; familiarity with newsroom culture Business writing experience is preferred Ability to do on-camera interviews, host TRD videos and moderate live events is a plus ### Additional Information Compensation & Benefits: The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations. Who We Are: The Real Deal is the largest real-estate news outlet in the US, reaching millions of professionals daily through our media channels. We have received 60+ awards for editorial excellence over the past six years, including the General Excellence award from the Society of Business Writers and Editors. Quantcast rates us among the 300-most visited sites in the US and the website with the wealthiest audience and one of the most educated. As a publication, The Real Deal is to real estate what Variety is to entertainment or what Politico is to Beltway politics – a plugged-in news outlet that is read by the entire industry. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We partner with our employees to support diversity and inclusion in the workplace and through higher education programs supporting rising journalists. 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This job listing has been manually reviewed by the Jobicy Trust & Safety Team for compliance with our posting guidelines, including verification of the company's legitimacy, accuracy of job details, clarity of remote work policy, and absence of misleading or fraudulent content. ## Role DNA A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description. ### Job Complexity 4/5EasyHard ### Pace & Pressure 5/5RelaxedFast-paced ### Autonomy Level 4/5GuidedFull ownership ### Communication Load 5/5IndependentCollaborative AI insightThis is a demanding journalism role because it requires frequent original reporting, accurate copy under tight deadlines, and the development of reliable industry sources. Investigative and long-form assignments add research complexity and require sound editorial judgment. ## Salary analysis Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles. Estimated job median (per year)Market rate$85,000US market range (per year)$75k–$100k0$110.00k AI insightThe employer discloses a yearly base-salary range of $80,000 to $90,000 USD, with a midpoint of $85,000. This is a credible range for an experienced real-estate business reporter in the Los Angeles market. The estimated US market range for comparable reporting roles is $75,000 to $100,000 per year. ## Core skills Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity. [Business journalism](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Business%20journalism.md)[Investigative reporting](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Investigative%20reporting.md)[Breaking news reporting](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Breaking%20news%20reporting.md)[Interviewing](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Interviewing.md)[Source development](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Source%20development.md)[Copy editing](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Copy%20editing.md)[Feature writing](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Feature%20writing.md)[Deadline management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Deadline%20management.md)[Public records research](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Public%20records%20research.md)[Financial report analysis](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Financial%20report%20analysis.md)[Data analysis](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Data%20analysis.md)[Real estate industry knowledge](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Real%20estate%20industry%20knowledge.md)[Journalistic ethics](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Journalistic%20ethics.md)[On-camera interviewing](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=On-camera%20interviewing.md) Sample interview questionsHow do you develop and maintain sources in a competitive business reporting beat?I identify decision-makers, subject-matter experts, and people directly affected by industry developments, then build trust through accurate reporting and consistent follow-up. I protect confidential information, verify claims independently, and stay in contact even when I am not pursuing an immediate story. Describe how you would approach a breaking story about a major real estate transaction. I would first confirm the essential facts through primary documents and multiple reliable sources. I would quickly explain the transaction's scale, parties, financing, and market implications, then update the story as verified details emerge while maintaining clear attribution. How do you ensure accuracy when reporting from property records, databases, and financial filings? I cross-check names, dates, ownership entities, transaction values, and supporting documents across authoritative sources. I also contact relevant parties for confirmation, document my reporting trail, and distinguish clearly between verified facts, allegations, and analysis. How do you balance frequent web deadlines with longer investigative or feature assignments? I prioritize time-sensitive reporting, maintain a detailed assignment calendar, and set interim research and drafting milestones for longer projects. I communicate early with editors about competing deadlines and preserve organized notes so I can move efficiently between assignments. What makes a real estate business story compelling to readers? A compelling story combines exclusive information with clear consequences for people, companies, markets, or policy. I look for the money, power dynamics, and human stakes behind a transaction or trend, then support the narrative with precise reporting and authoritative context. Next step ## Apply now. Follow the employer’s application method and review Jobicy’s safety guidance before sharing personal information. 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