Writing and Research Speacialist

As one of the largest and most successful commercial real estate capital intermediaries in the country, HFF incorporates capital markets knowledge with local real estate expertise to successfully complete any type of real estate transaction, regardless of size or complexity. HFF consistently maintains the capital markets relationships critical to accomplishing your specific needs in today's highly complex and capital markets environment.

This position will conduct market research working with providers of economic and real estate data information, as well as local newspapers and media in collecting real estate data information and news.

- Gathering and evaluating economic, demographic, and real estate market data. - Preparing presentations, offering memoranda, and financial reports. - Aiding in the preparation of proposals, presentations, and reports. - Conducting market research utilizing internal and external resources, as well as self-generated surveys. - Interacting with clients, prospective buyers, and investors. - Use data collection and analysis to provide detailed trends and conditions using market specific data. - Tracking commercial real estate market activity. - Research, write, and produce quarterly White Papers. - Maintain research files and library. - Stay abreast of regional economic, demographic, transportation and public policy issues. - Other duties as assigned.

**Experience Required** * Strong research, analytical, and writing skills. * Ability to be an independent worker with a team player attitude. * Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; able to interface with top level executives. * Self-motivated, team-oriented, and capable of handling several tasks simultaneously. **Education** * Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Real Estate or Business preferred, or equivalent experience. **Computer Skills** * Intermediate working knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint (Office 2010 version). * Database experience is a plus. **Environment** * Office - work with computers, copiers, and scanners.