Senior Communications Specialist

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, collaborative, and disciplined environment, join us.

As a Senior Communications Specialist, you’ll use your storytelling and analytical skills to drive awareness of the Redfin mission, our unique technology, and everything else that sets Redfin apart. 

The Role

• Build relationships with and pitch stories to regional and national media

• Expand Redfin’s reach to non-traditional media outlets, platforms and influencers

• Manage media requests by sharing data, preparing spokespeople and staffing interviews

• Delve into our housing market data, working with Redfin’s economists to craft messaging that addresses: what does this mean for people trying to buy, sell or rent a home?

• Write press releases that position Redfin as an authoritative source for real estate news 

• Collaborate with other teams across Redfin to ensure we’re telling clear, consistent stories that advocate for the best interest of the consumer

Who You Are 

• 3+ years of in-house or agency PR experience, preferably with a B2C brand(s) 

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

• You have an eye for what’s newsworthy and know how to pitch

• You have experience working with journalists and influencers to tell stories across various media, including broadcast, online, podcasts, newsletters, social media, and more 

• You know how to tell a story with data and when to use a median vs. an average

• Experience with WordPress, Muck Rack and Tableau a plus

The compensation information below is provided in compliance with all applicable disclosure requirements.

Base Pay Range: $85,900.00 - 128,700.00. Actual base pay will depend on varying circumstances, including the position, location, individual qualifications, market finances, and other operational business needs. Compensation may also include bonuses and equity.

We offer a generous benefits package including flexible vacation that supports the importance of time away from work for rest and relaxation, 12 paid holidays, paid parental leave, sick leave (accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked), medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits, flexible spending account, health savings account, life and disability insurance, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Programs, and 401(k) employer match.#LI-Hybrid

Redfin is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

A diverse, 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. If you need accommodation in the application or recruitment process because of a disability or special need, please contact [email protected]

Redfin encourages individuals with criminal record histories to apply for employment and considers such individuals for employment consistent with the requirements of any applicable fair chance acts, including but not limited to the California, San Francisco and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Acts. Philadelphia applicants can access a copy of Philadelphia Fair Criminal Records Screening Standards ordinance poster here.

Redfin accepts applications on an ongoing basis.