Communications Coordinator

Title: Communications Coordinator

Location: Seattle United States

Job Description:

This position is a hybrid role requiring employees to work from our headquarters location in Seattle, WA every Tuesday and Wednesday, and remote all other days.

Redfin is revolutionizing the $75 billion real estate industry. We use data, beautiful software, and innovative design to put customers first at every step in the homebuying, selling, renting, and financing process. As a Redfinnian, you'll make a difference in one of life's most important events-finding a home. Our hiring standards are high, yet our culture is humble. We've got all the perks, but if what you value most is doing great work in a creative and collaborative environment, join us!

As a Communications Coordinator, you'll use your storytelling skills to drive awareness of the Redfin mission, our unique technology, and everything else that sets Redfin apart. You will also set our team up for success through maintaining and improving a variety of essential administrative tasks.

The Role

• Track, catalog and analyze both Redfin coverage and competitor coverage while consistently looking for ways to optimize processes for accuracy and efficiency

• Draft press releases and pitch Redfin reports to local media outlets

• Draft press briefing documents for spokespeople

• Research how the media is covering housing, including insights for the rental market

• Keep team updated on relevant industry events, emerging media platforms and more

• Update media lists and identify new reporters to pitch

Skills & Experience

• 1-2 years of full-time PR or communications experience

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or a related field

• You're highly organized and have experience tracking coverage and creating reports

• You've worked with reporters before and know how to draft a good pitch

• You're a creative thinker and strong communicator who reads the news and understands what's considered newsworthy

• Experience with Google Analytics, WordPress, Muck Rack, Meltwater, Boolean searches, and Tableau a plus

What We Offer

• Redfin is on a mission and wants you to help us change the entire real estate industry. We are improving the largest purchasing decision of a person's life in every possible way.

• The chance to work with brilliant people. Redfin has assembled a team of the best engineers and real estate agents in the industry. You will be working with and learning from the best.

• A competitive compensation package with salary, bonuses, stock options, and a complete benefits package.

• Hybrid work flexibility where you'll work from the Seattle HQ office two days a week

• Strong startup culture with catered lunch days, casual dress code and team events

Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Colorado, New York City, New Jersey, Jersey City, California, D.C. and Washington candidates only:

Base Pay Range: $27.84 - 41.68.

The position may also be eligible for an annual bonus, incentives, and other employment-related benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K retirement plan, and paid time off. More information regarding these benefits and others can be found here. The information regarding compensation and other benefits included in this paragraph is only an estimate and is subject to revision from time to time as the Company, in its sole and exclusive discretion, deems appropriate. The Company may determine during its review of the proposed compensation and benefits provided for this position that the compensation and benefits for such position should be reduced. In no event will the Company reduce the compensation for the position to a level below the applicable jurisdictional minimum wage rate for the position.

Redfin is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workforce.

An inclusive culture is vital to Redfin's mission of making real estate better for people from all walks of life. We're proud that Redfin is a place where different points of view and backgrounds are encouraged and respected. We constantly strive to build a company that reflects the world around us, based on our conviction that pursuing and developing talent of all types is the right way for a business to thrive over the long haul.

Redfin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.