Economist

Summary

Join Rentable, a profitable, growth-stage company in the rentals industry, as a skilled and analytical Economist. This fully remote role focuses on analyzing market trends, leveraging internal data, and providing economic insights to internal and external stakeholders. You will be responsible for creating and publishing external content, collaborating with various teams, and serving as a subject matter expert. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in real estate economics, strong analytical and communication skills, and a passion for data-driven decision-making. Rentable offers a competitive compensation package, stock options, flexible vacation, comprehensive insurance, disability and life insurance, 401k, and a remote-first work environment.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in an Economist or a similar role, within the real estate industry
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Economics, Real Estate, Data Science, or a related field
• Strong understanding of real estate markets, economic indicators, and consumer trends
• Proficiency with statistical analysis tools and data visualization software (e.g., R, Python, Tableau, or Power BI)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to translate complex data into accessible insights
• Strong project management skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience publishing content for external audiences, such as blogs, reports, or media articles
• A passion for using data to inform and influence decision-making

Responsibilities

• Analyze real estate market trends, economic indicators, and consumer behavior to generate actionable insights
• Utilize internal data to develop and enhance reports, articles, and presentations targeted at external audiences
• Monitor competitive intelligence and industry developments to stay ahead of market dynamics
• Create and publish external content, such as market reports, blogs, white papers, and webinars to engage customers and showcase thought leadership
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and research teams to align content with company goals and customer needs
• Serve as a subject matter expert for media inquiries, customer presentations, and public speaking engagements
• Develop forecasts and predictive models to highlight future market opportunities and challenges
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy in all published materials
• Identify opportunities to enhance content through visualization tools and innovative storytelling methods

Benefits

• 100% remote workplace
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Stock Options
• Flexible Vacation Policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 100% paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance Program
• 401k Program