Economist Lead | Housing
$150,000–$250,000 year
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Establish EliseAI as the leading authority on rental housing through original research and market insights using proprietary data. Define and amplify the company's voice on housing economics across media, industry events, research, and customer channels. Partner with marketing to create high-impact content and collaborate with product teams to build reliable data pipelines and scalable reporting. Expand research reach through partnerships with publications and academic institutions while using thought leadership to strengthen the employer brand. Present findings live to executives, clients, or media and own the full pipeline from raw data to market-shaping insight. Work in person 4-5 days a week in a fast-paced startup environment where you write the playbook rather than follow it.
Required Qualifications
- 3–6 years of experience in insights, data journalism, analytics, economic research, or strategy & operations with a track record of shipping quantitative work for external audiences
- Exceptional data storytelling: you can turn complex findings into sharp narratives
- Comfortable presenting findings live to executives, clients, or media
- Strong technical skills across the modern data stack (SQL, Python, Hex, etc.)
- A genuine curiosity about housing and the data that explains the industry
- A quantitative degree or equivalent practical experience
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment
- Willingness to work in person at our office 4-5 days a week
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