Senior Residential Public Relations & Communications Manager

About the Role

The Senior Residential Public Relations & Communications Manager will lead and execute a comprehensive PR and communications strategy for CoStar’s residential brands, primarily Homes.com and Apartments.com. Based in Arlington, Virginia, this senior‑level, hands‑on role reports to the Vice President of Marketing and Communications and works five days per week in the office. • Develop and lead an integrated public relations strategy for Homes.com and Apartments.com. • Build and maintain relationships with national and regional reporters across real estate, housing, business, technology, financial, and consumer media. • Promote proprietary residential data, research, and insights through proactive media outreach and data‑driven storytelling. • Create press releases, market reports, media pitches, talking points, and executive briefing materials. • Secure high‑profile interviews, TV appearances, speaking engagements, and event opportunities for brand leaders and experts. • Collaborate with external PR agencies to align with brand priorities and annual PR plans. • Partner with product marketing, corporate communications, content, social media, product, and design teams to identify compelling narratives. • Work with economists, analysts, and data teams to translate complex market data into media‑ready insights. • Monitor daily media coverage and industry trends, providing analysis and recommendations to optimize strategy. • Manage incoming media inquiries, including requests for data, commentary, and executive interviews. • Track housing‑related news to generate timely, newsworthy press opportunities. • Produce 3–5 data‑driven press releases per month on residential topics.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸pr strategy
• ▸media relations
• ▸press releases
• ▸data storytelling
• ▸media monitoring
• ▸stakeholder collaboration

What You Bring

• Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited, non‑profit university; master’s degree preferred. • Minimum 7 years of professional experience in public relations or communications, emphasizing consumer and industry strategy. • At least 3 years of experience focused on residential real estate, housing, rentals, or consumer marketplaces. • Deep understanding of the modern media landscape with strong news judgment. • Established relationships with reporters covering housing, real estate, business, finance, and economics. • Proven success in creative pitching and securing earned media coverage. • Experience collaborating directly with executive‑level leaders on messaging and presentations. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment. • Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills. • Strong analytical mindset to translate data into compelling narratives. • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and familiarity with LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Facebook.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸7+ years
• ▸real estate
• ▸media savvy
• ▸executive partner
• ▸ms office

Benefits

CoStar offers a collaborative, innovative culture with generous compensation, performance‑based incentives, and strong investment in professional growth through internal training and tuition reimbursement. The benefits package includes comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, stock purchase options, paid time off, fitness resources, mental‑health counseling, and access to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion employee resource groups. CoStar welcomes all qualified U.S. candidates eligible for full‑time work but does not provide visa sponsorship. The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, maintains a drug‑free workplace, and conducts pre‑employment substance‑abuse testing. • Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug coverage. • Life, legal, and supplemental insurance. • Virtual and in‑person mental health counseling services for individuals and families. • Commuter and parking benefits. • 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions. • Employee stock purchase plan. • Paid time off and tuition reimbursement. • On‑site fitness center or reimbursed membership costs. • Access to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion employee resource groups. • Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and healthy snacks.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time