Associate Editor
HomeLight is a real estate technology platform that facilitates innovative transactions for agents, lenders, and clients. The Associate Editor will produce and update real estate-oriented content, ensuring high search engine visibility and collaboration with editorial teams.
Responsibilities
- Produce or update 40-60 pieces of real estate-oriented content per month
- Conceptualize and develop blog articles optimized for high search engine visibility, with a particular emphasis on localized real estate content and resources
- Work collaboratively with a team of editorial assistants to collect subject matter expertise, data, and research for inclusion in articles
- Leverage AI tools to enhance efficiency
- Verify the accuracy of information in drafts and incorporate appropriate citations and attributions
- Incorporate supplementary features into blog articles, such as sidebars, Table of Contents (TOC), hyperlinks, summary boxes, and other interactive elements to enhance reader engagement
- Update existing content with up-to-date data, links, and sources, ensuring its relevance and accuracy
- Review and edit content to conform to AP and HomeLight’s internal style, and maintain consistency in brand voice and tone
- Proofread for typos and errors
- Monitor and manage content production progress using Airtable, ensuring tasks stay on schedule and any changes or updates are recorded accurately
- Partner with the editorial and SEO teams to identify and carry out quarterly content strategies, aligning with overarching business goals
Skills
- 1-2 years of experience in writing and editing, preferably within real estate or related fields
- Exemplary research, writing, and editorial skills
- Experience with or willingness to use emerging AI technology
- Strong commitment to quality control and results, ensuring that content created aligns with HomeLight's standards and is thoroughly reviewed and edited to deliver exceptional value to our audience
- Outstanding project management and communication abilities
- Proven track record of meeting tight deadlines and producing a high volume of quality content at scale
- Ability to adapt swiftly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced content creation environment
- Proficiency in editing content based on SEO concepts and best practices
- Deep understanding and alignment with the HomeLight brand's voice, style, and tone
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with a team and work independently when required
- Familiarity with AP Style
- Knowledge of the real estate market and industry trends
Benefits
- Medical (Anthem or Kaiser), Dental & Vision (Guardian)
- Long-Term Disability & Short-Term Disability, Hospital Indemnity Insurance (Guardian)
- 401k (Guideline), Life Insurance (Guardian) & Pet Insurance (Nationwide)
- Commuter benefits are offered in certain locations
- PTO, including Volunteer Days to give back to your community
- Annual Anniversary Perks, including professional development and sabbaticals!
- HomeLight Services to help you with buying and selling your home
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