Script Specialist, Homes.com

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Job Description

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CoStar Group Company Intro:

CoStar 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 for 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. 

Homes.com 

Homes.com is already one of the fastest-growing real estate portals in the industry, we are driven to be #1. Just ask Brad Bellflower, Chief Change Officer at Apartments.com. After its acquisition in 2014, Apartments.com quickly turned into the most popular place to find a place. Proven success at the highest level – and we’re doing it again with the new Homes.com.  Homes.com is a CoStar Group company with 20+ years' experience in leading and growing digital marketplaces. We pride ourselves on continually improving, innovating, and setting the standard for property search and marketing experiences. With Homes.com we’re building a brand on the cusp of defining the industry. We’re looking for big thinkers, brave leaders, and creative advertising wizards ready to influence a new age of homebuying within a tried-and-true, award-winning company. 

Learn more about Homes.com. 

Role Description: As a Script Specialist you’ll be part of a highly engaged and flexible support team. You will help drive the quality of Homes.com’s scripts from inception through final implementation through a combination of direct editorial, coaching, and training. You will provide timely help-desk style support, revising scripts, answering questions and providing direct feedback to writers. You will also assist in delivering script-focused training for writers, editors, and the content team at-large.

Responsibilities:

Conduct fast and thorough real-time script edits, ensuring the highest quality content reaches our users.Offer direct scriptwriting feedback to writers, with a focus on craft mentorship and long-term skill development.Collaborate with managers to support their goals for individual contributors and team development.Craft custom scripts and guide best script practices for special projects.Uphold and help evolve the craft quality standards for all Homes.com scripting content.Plan and deliver script-focused training modules and workshops to the entire content team.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, creative writing, English, communications or equivalent from an accredited, not-for-profit university or college.A track record of commitment to prior employers.3-5 years of writing/editing experience with scripts.Proven track record of delivering high-quality content adhering to deadlines and deliverables.Strong interpersonal skills, including experience giving and receiving direct feedback.Strong editing and proofreading skills.Strong verbal and written skills.Excellent grammar and spelling.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with MS Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.Ability to multi-task assignments through multiple stages of production.Highly collaborative team player.

What’s in it for you?

Working at CoStar Group means you'll enjoy a culture of collaboration and innovation that attracts the best and brightest across a broad range of disciplines. In addition to generous compensation and performance-based incentives, you'll be supported in both 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 insuranceCommuter and parking benefits401(K) retirement plan with matching contributionsEmployee stock purchase planPaid time offTuition reimbursementOn-site fitness centerComplimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply.  However, please note that CoStar is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing