Visual Data JournalistJob DescriptionCoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world's real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. We've continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.ABOUT THE ROLECoStar is seeking an experienced Visual Information Journalist to help illustrate CoStar's biggest news stories and also deliver stand-alone infographic data analysis of the latest industry trends. This position is both technical andresearch/journalistic:working closely with and reporting to the creative director, news, you will collaborate and coordinate coverage with news editors, analysts, and developers to pitch story ideas, and enrich articles with interactive features delivering innovative web experiences. In addition to your coding skills, we are looking for interest in diverse news areas, including the building industry, technology, legislation, housing issues, health care, economics, retail trends and the environment.You might be asked to use data to map areas affected by extreme weather, to illustrate retail trends, or the popularity of cities using data from CoStar analysis and elsewhere. As part of our news team, you will create work that pushes the boundaries of data storytelling and contributes to world-class reporting.RESPONSIBILITIESSource data from internal and external sources and/or work directly with analysts to develop story ideas and create engaging, explanatory, easily absorbed data visualizations based on reporting and research.Develop data interactives to publish on costar.com and associated news app platformTake stories from pitch to publication assist other team members with data research for graphics such as generating mapsMonitor major industry trends, leaders and companies, including news and social channels, for inspiration and industry relevance.Adhere to CoStar's visual-style guideResearch and learn new coding languages or technologies as needed.Work samples/Portfolio Links are required to send along with your resume.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSA high degree of curiosity, interaction design and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to look at data and quickly spot and extract news-worthy indicators.At least two years of experience of hands-on reporting and building data visualizations.Experience in sourcing and cleaning dataProficient in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript front-end technologiesExperience in JavaScript libraries (including Node, D3, Canvas, WebGL or other rendering/animation libraries)Capable in R and/or Python programming languages for data analysisAbility to communicate complex ideas and coherently "speak data" in a clear manner to a wide range of audiences; Demonstrated ability to design compelling and intuitive user interfaces.Ability to partner and communicate with Product Development Engineers.Familiarity with Flourish, Plotly/Datawrapper/FusionChartsor similarStrong ability to support multiple activities concurrently.Prior experience and/or demonstrated interest in journalism through work experience or extracurricular activitiesAbility to work collaboratively in a team environmentInterest in commercial real estate/building industry, companies and economiesExperience with MapBox, ESRI, QGis, Topojson, and/or other mapping and data-viz toolsDemonstrated ability to design compelling and intuitive user interfaces.Ability to partner and communicate with Product Development Engineers.Some experience with visual or graphic design using tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, or equivalents.Experience in this or related field and a formal education in Informational Technology, Interaction Design, Product Design, HCI, or related field is desirable but not required.WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?When you join CoStar Group, you'll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program.Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription DrugLife, legal, and supplementary insuranceVirtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and familyCommuter and parking benefits401(K) retirement plan with matching contributionsEmployee stock purchase planPaid time offTuition reimbursementOn-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classesAccess to CoStar Group's Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource GroupsComplimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacksWe welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply.? However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.#LI-DG4#LI-HybridCoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing
