Book Author

The Real Deal is seeking a skilled writer to tackle our next book project.

Following The New Kings of New York, TRD is looking for an author to dive into the dramatic world of Miami real estate. Miami is full of colorful characters, from small-time hustlers to self-made billionaires. We’re looking for someone who can trace the race to the sky as the city and its developers attempt to put a boom-and-bust reputation in the past, cementing the “Magic City” as an international hub.

This author will conceptualize, research, and write a book that is as engaging as it is informative. TRD is known as the “Bible” for the real estate industry, and we think this book can serve as one of our gospels, using TRD’s characteristic tone to reveal what real estate stories are really about: money and power.

The book will serve as a valuable resource and reference for industry professionals, brokers, developers, and investors, but should also be exciting enough to hook anyone who cares about how money and influence shape the world around us.

The author should have deep research and journalistic abilities, be an experienced business writer with a keen sense of story and an eye for can’t-look-away characters, and be a self-starter, able to come up with their own ideas, create a plan, cultivate sources, conduct original interviews, and synthesize it all.


Responsibilities:

·Conduct in-depth research on the players, history, and significant developments in the Miami real estate market over the past several decades.
·Build relationships and conduct interviews with the biggest players in the real estate game, as well as subject matter experts and other real estate professionals to gather insights and interviews for the book.
·Develop a clear outline and structure for the book, ensuring it covers key topics, events, and influential figures in Miami real estate.
·Organize and present information in a compelling manner, utilizing narrative techniques to captivate readers.
·Ensure the accuracy and credibility of the content by fact-checking and verifying all information with sources.
·Ultimately, write an engaging and well-crafted story that sheds light on the past, present, and future of Miami real estate
·Collaborate with editors and graphic designers at The Real Deal to edit and refine the book's content, layout, and overall presentation.
·Meet established deadlines and milestones throughout the book writing process.

Qualifications:

·Proven experience as a longform writer or author with a focus on business; a background in real estate in particular is extremely helpful
·Strong knowledge and understanding of the Miami real estate market, including its history, trends, and key players
·Exceptional research skills and ability to gather information from various sources, including interviews, articles, reports, and databases
·Excellent writing skills, with a demonstrated ability to craft engaging and informative content
·Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all written work
·Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines
·Proficient computer skills, including word processing, research, and formatting tools
·A portfolio of published books or writing samples demonstrating your writing abilities (if available) is highly desirable.