Associate Editor

***** This role is based in San Francisco, CA - Office days are Tue, Wed, and Thur *****

Who We Are

We’re building the future of real estate - today.

HomeLight is the real estate technology platform powering innovative transactions for top agents, lenders, and their clients. Our technology makes it easier to buy and sell homes, whether that's enabling clients to buy before they sell, find a top agent, or have certainty through a modern closing process. Each year, HomeLight facilitates billions of dollars of residential real estate business on its platform for thousands of agents and loan officers. Our vision is a world where every real estate transaction is simple, certain, and satisfying for all.

Our team breaks barriers every day while staying committed to HomeLight's goals and core values, which is a crucial element to our shared success.

What You’ll Do Here

• Refresh, rewrite, or create 25-40 pieces of real estate-oriented content each month, with an emphasis on B2B engagement
• Conceptualize and develop new B2B articles and columns for newsletters and posts on HomeLight.com
• Work collaboratively with a team of editors and editorial assistants to collect subject matter expertise, data, and research for inclusion in D2C and B2B content
• Ensure the relevance and accuracy of all data and sources, and incorporate appropriate citations and attributions
• Leverage AI tools to enhance efficiency
• Incorporate supplementary features into blog articles, columns, and other B2B and D2C content, such as tables, hyperlinks, summary boxes, and other interactive elements, to enhance reader engagement
• Review and edit B2B and D2C content to conform to AP and HomeLight’s internal style, and maintain consistency in brand voice and tone
• Proofread for typos and errors
• Monitor and manage content production progress using Airtable, ensuring tasks stay on schedule and any changes or updates are recorded accurately
• Partner with the editorial and SEO teams to identify and carry out quarterly content strategies, aligning with overarching business goals

What you Bring

• 1-2 years of experience in writing and editing, preferably within real estate, B2B, or related fields
• Exemplary research, writing, and editorial skills
• Experience with or willingness to use AI technology
• Strong commitment to quality control and results, ensuring that content created aligns with HomeLight's standards and is thoroughly reviewed and edited to deliver exceptional value to our B2B and D2C audience
• Outstanding project management and communication abilities
• Proven track record of meeting tight deadlines and producing a high volume of quality content at scale
• Ability to adapt swiftly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced content creation environment
• Proficiency in editing content based on SEO concepts and best practices
• Deep understanding and alignment with the HomeLight brand's voice, style, and tone
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with a team and work independently when required
• Familiarity with AP Style (preferred)
• Knowledge of the real estate market and industry trends (preferred)
• Knowledge of, or experience with, successful B2B interactions (preferred)

Benefits and Perks

• Medical (Anthem or Kaiser), Dental & Vision (Guardian)
• Long-Term Disability & Short-Term Disability, Hospital Indemnity Insurance (Guardian)
• 401k (Guideline), Life Insurance (Guardian) & Pet Insurance (Nationwide)
• Commuter benefits are offered in certain locations
• PTO, including Volunteer Days to give back to your community
• Annual Anniversary Perks, including professional development and sabbaticals!
• HomeLight Services to help you with buying and selling your home

The following compensation information is provided to comply with job posting disclosure requirements in Colorado, New York, Washington, and California.

Base Pay of $55,000, in addition to base pay you will be receive equity.  Base pay will vary depending on several factors, such as the position, location, qualifications of the individual, market conditions, and other operational business requirements.

Let’s chat! 

HomeLight is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request and any accommodation will be addressed confidentially.