Take ownership of the Real Estate and Property Category on the Sydney Times
-Expression of Interest / Job Opportunity: Real Estate & Property Category Lead
Position Posted in Sydney
24 May, 2025
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for real estate and a talent for digital content?
The Sydney Times is seeking an innovative and experienced individual or partner to take ownership of and build out our comprehensive Real Estate and Property category.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of real estate online, whether you’re looking for a pivotal job opportunity as our Real Estate and Property Category Manager or are an experienced company or individual seeking a collaborative partnership on a profit-share basis.
Our Vision for the Real Estate Category
We envision a dynamic and engaging platform that serves as the definitive resource for Sydney’s property market. This category will feature:
- In-depth Editorial Articles: Providing analysis on Sydney property market trends, insights, and expert commentary.
- Promotional Opportunities: Offering real estate agents, developers, and industry professionals a prime platform to showcase their expertise and listings.
- Comprehensive Real Estate Ads: A robust classifieds section for agents and property owners to list properties for sale or rent.
Role & Responsibilities (for potential Job Candidates)
As our Real Estate and Property Category Manager, you will be at the forefront of developing and growing our Property Portal. Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing and executing a comprehensive content strategy, including writing engaging articles, guides, and blog posts tailored to the real estate sector.
- Collaborating with real estate industry experts and stakeholders to produce informative and authoritative content.
- Managing and optimizing our Real Estate classifieds listings to ensure accuracy, relevance, and maximum visibility.
- Analyzing market trends and competitor activity to inform content and business strategies.
- Working closely with our sales team to develop targeted marketing campaigns and promotions.
Who We’re Looking For
Whether as a team member or a partner, we seek individuals or entities with:
- Proven Experience: A strong track record in journalism, content creation, or real estate, with a focus on property. For job candidates, 3+ years of relevant experience is ideal.
- Content Expertise: A demonstrated ability to create high-quality, engaging content that drives audience growth and engagement.
- Real Estate Acumen: A deep understanding of the real estate industry, including market trends, regulations, and consumer behavior.
- Exceptional Communication: Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams or stakeholders.
- Technical Proficiency (Desirable): Experience with content management systems (CMS) and classifieds platforms.
What We Offer
For Job Candidates & Collaborative Partners:
- Profit-Sharing Model: This opportunity is structured around a 50/50 profit-sharing agreement, offering a direct stake in the success and growth of the Real Estate category.
- The chance to work with a dynamic and innovative team.
- Significant professional development and growth opportunities.
- Flexible working arrangements and a positive work-life balance.
- Targeted Audience: Reach a dedicated audience of property enthusiasts, buyers, and sellers through The Sydney Times’ established platform.
- Enhanced Brand Visibility: Increase your brand’s presence and credibility within the Sydney property market.
- Lead Generation: Generate high-quality leads and drive sales through our comprehensive platform.
Express Your Interest
If you are a skilled writer, content creator, or real estate expert looking for a new challenge, or an innovative and experienced partner ready to co-create a leading real estate platform, we want to hear from you!
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and portfolio (for job applicants) or your expression of interest (for partners), including:
- Company Profile: A brief overview of your company and experience in the real estate industry.
- Proposal: A detailed proposal outlining your vision for the Real Estate market category and how you plan to achieve success.
- Contact Information: Your full contact details (email and phone number).
We look forward to hearing from innovative and experienced individuals and partners who share our vision for a comprehensive Real Estate market category.
How to Apply-Expressions of Interest
- Cover letter describing your interest in the position
- Resume/CV outlining your skills and experience
- 3-5 writing samples of past work. Can include (but not limited to) interviews, articles, press releases, on-screen video reporting, etc.
Please also note that complete expressions of interest can be also submitted via email to editor@sydneytimes.net.au.
For any enquiries or to clarify any aspect of our program, please don’t hesitate to reach out. If you’re ready to join our team, you can submit your application directly to us at editor@sydneytimes.net.au. We look forward to hearing from you!
Please also note that expressions of interest can be submitted via alternate email editor.sydneytimes@gmail.com