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West Coast or California Bureau Chief

Therealdeal
Location
West Coast or California
Posted
9 days ago
Department
Editorial
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Demonstrated writing, interviewing and reporting skills
  • Ability to produce clean, well-organized and accurate copy on deadline
  • Ability to write with voice and authority
  • Ability to quickly learn a complex financial beat
  • Ability to lead a team and direct reporters towards important stories
  • Understanding of and adherence to journalistic standards, ethics and protocol
Nice to have
  • Past experience editing news stories, guiding news teams and mentoring
  • Ability to do on-camera interviews, host TRD videos and moderate live events
What the job really is

The West Coast or California Bureau Chief at The Real Deal will be responsible for writing original news stories and producing in-depth features for the magazine, focusing on the real estate industry. This role involves leading a team of reporters, editing key stories, and ensuring alignment with editorial priorities from the New York headquarters. The ideal candidate will balance reporting their own stories while guiding and mentoring other journalists.

Things to weigh
  • No specific salary range provided, only that it will depend on qualifications and operational considerations.
  • The role requires a strong presence in California or the West Coast, which may limit remote work options.
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