About Domain and CoStar Group
Domain is a leading property technology and services marketplace that is home to one of the largest portfolios of property brands in Australia, including Domain, Allhomes and Commercial Real Estate (CRE). In 2025 Domain became part of CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP), a global leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, online marketplaces and 3D digital twin technology. Together, Domain and CoStar Group are dedicated to digitising the world's real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights, and connections that improve their businesses and lives.
About The Role
We're looking for a former journalist / communications specialist with a sharp news sense, commercial instinct and a genuine interest in property to play a pivotal role in elevating our brand and shaping the national property conversation. This role sits at the intersection of journalism, data and corporate communications. You will be responsible for translating complex research, data and internal insights into compelling, credible and news-driven stories that journalists want to run. You'll work closely with our research teams, economists, analysts and spokespeople to surface fresh angles, anticipate the news cycle, and consistently deliver differentiated, high-impact media coverage. This role will drive awareness, engagement, media impressions, and share of voice across consumer, business, financial, technology, and real estate media.
If you miss the thrill of finding the story first—and want the influence, scale and pace of a corporate environment—this role is built for you. In addition:
* Value a team environment, building relationships across the business to give you context and fresh ideas
* Take fearless responsibility for your work—nail key messages, write, pitch and liaise with the media and own outcomes
* Energised to maintain the high standards of our fast-paced press office and build relationships with media stakeholders
* Committed to delivering a high share of voice in the media
* Be passionate about generating results that directly link to business objectives
What does success look like?
Success in this role means Domain is consistently positioned as the first and most trusted source for property commentary. PR activity is proactive, insight-led and clearly linked to business objectives. The function operates at pace, with structured planning, measurable outcomes and strong cross-functional collaboration.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with national and regional reporters across real estate, housing, business, technology, financial, and consumer media.
* Promote proprietary residential data, research, and insights through proactive media outreach, written analyses, and data-driven storytelling.
* Develop written communications including press releases, market reports, media pitches, talking points, and executive briefing materials.
* Secure high-profile interviews, TV appearances, speaking engagements, and event opportunities for residential spokespeople and subject-matter experts.
* Collaborate with external agencies, ensuring alignment with brand priorities, messaging, and annual PR plans.
* Collaborate with Product Marketing, Corporate Communications, Content, social media, Product teams to identify compelling narratives and timely story opportunities.
* Work directly with economists, analysts, and data teams to translate complex residential market data into accessible, media-ready insights.
* Monitor daily media coverage and industry trends, providing regular analysis and recommendations to optimise PR strategy and messaging.
* Manage incoming media inquiries, including requests for data, commentary, and executive interviews.
* Track current events and housing-related news to generate timely, relevant, and newsworthy press opportunities.
* Produce approximately 3–5 data-driven press releases per month across residential topics.
* Track and report media outcomes
Experience And Skills
* Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in public relations or communications, with emphasis on consumer and industry strategy and execution.
* Degree qualified
* Preferable experience focused on residential real estate, housing, rentals, or consumer marketplaces.
* Deep understanding of the modern media landscape and strong news judgment.
* Established relationships with media, preferably reporters covering housing, real estate, business, finance, and economics.
* Proven success in creative pitching and securing earned media coverage.
* Experience working directly on messaging, interviews, quotes, and presentations.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
* Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
* Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into compelling narratives.
* Preferred experience with Meltwater media monitoring
* Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with major social platforms including LinkedIn
Why join us?
We're The Right Size Business For You To Make a Real Impact, With a Workplace Culture Where You Can Be You. Perks Of The Role Include:
* Hybrid working (3 days in the office)
* First-rate parental leave and wellbeing policies
* Access to Perkbox, giving you discounts across healthcare, entertainment, food, utilities and more
* Continuous opportunities to learn and grow
* Freshly renovated offices with end-of-trip facilities
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: Domain is committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive work culture. We encourage candidates from all lived experiences, including people with disabilities and people of all ages, ethnicities, cultures, faiths, sexual orientations, and gender identities. If you require adjustments during the process, contact edi@domain.com.au or call 1300 858 356.
CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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