CoStar Group is hiring: Senior Manager, Residential Public Relations & Communica

Job Description

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. As a proud member of the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, we aim to digitize the world's real estate, empowering individuals to discover properties, insights, and connections that enhance their businesses and lives.

With over 35 years of experience in real estate information and online marketplaces, we have established a reputation for delivering unique and valuable offerings. Our commitment to refining and innovating our approach ensures we provide an invaluable edge for our customers, employees, and investors.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Residential Public Relations & Communications to spearhead a comprehensive public relations and communications strategy for CoStar Group's residential brands, focusing on Homes.com and Apartments.com. This role is crucial in driving awareness, engagement, media impressions, and overall share of voice in various media channels, including consumer, business, financial, technology, and real estate outlets.

The Senior Manager will work to establish Homes.com and Apartments.com as authoritative voices in the for-sale and rental housing markets, elevate proprietary data and insights, and secure impactful media opportunities for our senior leaders and in-house experts. This dynamic, hands-on position is based in Arlington, Virginia, and requires in-person attendance five days a week, reporting to the Vice President of Marketing and Communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an integrated public relations strategy for Homes.com and Apartments.com, positioning the brands as industry leaders in both for-sale and rental housing markets.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with national and regional journalists across real estate, housing, business, technology, finance, and consumer sectors.
• Promote proprietary residential data and insights through proactive media outreach and compelling storytelling.
• Craft written communications, including press releases, market reports, media pitches, and executive briefing materials.
• Secure high-profile interviews, TV appearances, and speaking engagements for residential brand leaders and subject-matter experts.
• Collaborate with external public relations agencies to ensure alignment with brand messaging and annual PR objectives.
• Work closely with Product Marketing, Corporate Communications, Content, social media, Product, and Design teams to identify engaging narratives and timely story opportunities.
• Translate complex residential market data into accessible insights through collaboration with economists, analysts, and data teams.
• Monitor daily media coverage, industry trends, and provide analysis to enhance PR strategy and messaging.
• Manage incoming media requests for data, commentary, and executive interviews.
• Track current events and housing-related news to generate relevant press opportunities.
• Produce 3-5 data-driven press releases monthly on residential topics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited in-person, not-for-profit University or College; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years professional experience in public relations or communications, with a strong emphasis on consumer and industry strategy.
• At least 3 years of experience in residential real estate, housing, rentals, or consumer marketplaces.
• Deep understanding of the media landscape and sound news judgment.
• Established relationships with reporters covering housing, real estate, business, finance, and economics.
• Proven ability to pitch creatively and secure earned media coverage.
• Experience collaborating with executive-level leaders on messaging and communications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to craft compelling narratives from data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiar with major social media platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.

What's in it for you?

Joining CoStar Group means becoming part of a collaborative and innovative culture alongside talented professionals dedicated to empowering clients and colleagues. We offer competitive compensation and performance-based incentives, alongside investments in your professional development through training and tuition reimbursement.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Drug coverage
• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance options
• Mental health counseling services available virtually and in person
• Commuter and parking benefits
• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed gym membership costs (location dependent)
• Access to CoStar Group's Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups
• Complimentary gourmet beverages and healthy snacks

We encourage all qualified candidates currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. Please note that CoStar Group is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.