Real Estate & Development Reporter

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The Austin American-Statesman is seeking an experienced business reporter to cover Central Texas real estate—from home sales and housing starts to office, industrial, retail, and multifamily development, occupancy and rent, as well as the policies shaping growth in one of the fastest‑growing regions in the state and nation.

As a member of the regional Business team, this reporter will break news and deliver exclusive enterprise on sales, leases, developments, and market trends in residential and commercial real estate. In collaboration with the Austin Business Editor, you will take a leading role in producing a regular real‑estate‑ and development‑focused newsletter and collaborate on data‑rich interactives, maps, and visuals that bring growth and development to life.

• Surface breaking news and trends by mining data from a broad range of sources: area municipalities, courts, state agencies, real estate associations, brokers, and banks.
• Develop a network of sources among developers, builders, financiers, government officials, neighborhood groups, and others who impact or are impacted by development.
• Work with public records and market data—including building permits, market reports, state development filings, zoning cases, deed and plat records—to convert such data into clear, compelling stories.
• Juggle breaking news with ambitious enterprise and analysis that connects the dots for readers and influences policy discussions.

• At least 5 years of daily journalism experience and at least 3 years in business, real estate, or growth and development coverage.
• Digital‑first mindset with strong SEO, headline writing, and audience instincts.
• Proficient with social platforms to track companies, officials, and community conversations.
• Track record of source development in publicly traded, closely held, and private companies.
• Experience covering earnings reports and other SEC filings.
• Ability to collaborate in a fast‑paced environment with visuals, data, and audience teams across Hearst Texas newsrooms.

The Austin American-Statesman has been the leading source of news and information for Central Texas since 1871, serving a dynamic and fast‑growing region anchored by the capital city of Texas. With a strong focus on accountability journalism and investigative reporting, the Statesman's award‑winning journalists provide in-depth coverage of local government, business, education, environment, and Austin’s vibrant cultural scene.