Real Estate Editor (Temporary)

Vox Media is hiring a Real Estate Editor (Temporary) for a remote role open to applicants in United States. It pays $100k-$104k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Vox Media.

Level's read on this job

Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
The posting lists this role as remote.
Tools and skills the posting cites include editing, copywriting and content strategy.
Level classifies it as a senior role.
Level lists 18 other open roles at Vox Media.

AI in this role

Edit news stories and features, manage staff writers, and oversee real estate coverage for Curbed.

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THE ROLE

Curbed, New York Magazine's pioneering site covering real estate, architecture, design, and urbanism, is looking for a temporary Real Estate Editor, for a two month contract. This person should be deeply familiar with the workings of New York City real estate, including its major players and developments, and should see real estate as a cultural force, not just a business sector.

In this role, you'll edit news stories and features, generate story assignments, and work with freelancers to build and expand our real estate coverage.

This is a temporary, part-time position.

This role is located in our New York City office, with an in-office requirement of Tuesday through Thursday, with remote flexibility the other days.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Edit news stories and features about NYC real estate and development
Generate assignments for staff and freelancers based on news and tips
Oversee two staff writers and one weekly permalancer
Help execute special packages and projects
Coordinate with other editors at Curbed and across New York Magazine on visuals and social promotion for stories

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Deep knowledge of New York City and its real estate world
At least 3-5 years of experience as an editor, specifically covering NYC real estate, neighborhoods, and development
A track record of publishing smart, ambitious stories
Experience managing staff writers and working with a pool of freelancers
A passion for big picture thinking as well as rigorous and sharp line editing
A collaborative attitude and willingness to be an active member of a small team
The ability to balance multiple projects and keep them on track

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay for this position at the time of this posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience.

Pay Range$100,000—$104,000 USD

OUR DEI COMMITMENT

Vox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves and create their best work. We recognize that great stories, platforms, products and services come from people with all manner of backgrounds and experiences. We recognize that our commitments require ongoing work and sustained attention, as well as adaptation to new insights and best practices.

Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. Vox Media will also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable Fair Chance laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations as part of the application process to candidates with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact our recruiting team (recruitment@voxmedia.com).

WHAT COMES NEXT

Our recruiting team will go through applications in a timely manner. Please note that our recruiting team will only contact you from @voxmedia.com email addresses, never via text message. Read more about how our recruiting team operates, and how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud, here.

How we rate this

Real Estate Editor (Temporary) at Vox Media rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Real Estate Editor (Temporary) is an open job at Vox Media.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $100k-$104k a year.
The role is based in New York, NY and is marked remote.
The job was posted on August 11, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Vox Media. Apply on Vox Media

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