Director of Schools, Homes.com

　　Job Description

　　Creative Director of Schools, Homes.com

　　CoStar Group Company Intro:

　　CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.

　　We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.

　　Homes.com

　　Homes.com is already one of the fastest growing real estate portals in the industry, we are driven to be #1. Just ask Brad Bellflower, Chief Change Officer at Apartments.com. After its acquisition in 2014, Apartments.com quickly turned into the most popular place to find a place. Proven success at the highest level – and we’re doing it again with the new Homes.com. Homes.com is a CoStar Group company with 20+ years' experience in leading and growing digital marketplaces. We pride ourselves on continually improving, innovating, and setting the standard for property search and marketing experiences. With Homes.com we’re building a brand on the cusp of defining the industry. We’re looking for big thinkers, brave leaders, and creative advertising wizards ready to influence a new age of homebuying within a tried-and-true, award-winning company.

　　Learn more about Homes.com (https://www.homes.com/about/) .

　　Role Description: We are seeking a passionate education expert to lead our school content storytelling and strategy development, as it pertains to School content on Homes.com. You will be responsible for developing a philosophy that will inform our product as well as our storytelling approach, to truly showcase schools within the Homes.com platform. Your vision will drive our content team of writers, photographers/videographers and video editors. This is a creative role which will sit within our Creative Content Design team.

　　This is it – the biggest challenge of your creative career. There’s no place like Homes.com.

　　This role is based at our expanding innovative global campus in Richmond, Virginia.

　　As the Creative Director of Schools at Homes.com, you will report directly to the SVP, Creative Content Design.

　　RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Develop the Homes.com School philosophy.

　　Lead the creative vision for original School content on Homes.com.

　　Develop and evolve the storytelling priorities in a dynamic and fast paced environment.

　　Work with product managers to aid in the development and evolution of Homes.com School page.

　　Lead the CSR efforts as they pertain to Schools.

　　Develop content from our CSR initiatives.

　　Foster partnerships with non-profit organizations and government agencies that align with our corporate culture, goals, and objectives.

　　Set a high creative bar and execute work that delivers against those objectives.

　　Translate business objectives into creative strategies that inform content production.

　　Drive the achievement of creative goals and strategic solutions to meet product objectives, working closely with product partners and your team.

　　Foster a collaborative culture to achieve a better creative and business result.

　　BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

　　Bachelor’s degree in education or related fields from an accredited, not-for-profit University or College

　　10+ years of creative management experience across a combination of agency and in-house environments

　　Extensive experience working with writers, photographers, video editors and other artists

　　Must be a clear strategic thinker and creative problem solver

　　Demonstrated portfolio showcasing leadership and proven success in visual storytelling

　　PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

　　Experience directing and effectively critiquing high-volume creative work from internal producers and agencies

　　Proficiency with MS Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint

　　Strong presentation skills, with the ability to present to and influence Senior Executives

　　Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills and comfort working in an entrepreneurial environment

　　A strong relationship builder with an ability to facilitate ideation, collaboration, and decision-making

　　What’s in it for you?

　　Working at CoStar Group means you'll enjoy a culture of collaboration and innovation that attracts the best and brightest across a broad range of disciplines. In addition to generous compensation and performance-based incentives, you'll be supported in both your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program.

　　Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):

　　Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug

　　Life, legal, and supplementary insurance

　　Commuter and parking benefits

　　401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions

　　Employee stock purchase plan

　　Paid time off

　　Tuition reimbursement

　　On-site fitness center

　　Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

　　We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

　　CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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　　CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

　　CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.

　　We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 37 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable products and services. We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry and for our customers. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.

　　CoStar is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. CoStar is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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