# Lead Economist | Housing

**Company:** [EliseAI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/eliseai)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Role:** Data Analytics
**Salary:** $150k – $250k/yr
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** SQL, Python, data storytelling, economic research, data journalism, Analytics, Hex, Data Pipelines, market insights, Quantitative Analysis
**Posted:** 2026-07-21

> Lead Economist building EliseAI's housing economics research function. Transform proprietary rental data into benchmarks, narratives, and thought leadership to position the company as the authority on housing markets. Requires 3-6 years in economic research/analytics, strong data storytelling, SQL/Python skills, and onsite presence in NYC.

## Job Description

## Key Responsibilities
- Establish EliseAI as the leading authority on rental housing through original research and market insights using proprietary data.
- Define and amplify EliseAI’s voice on housing economics across media, industry events, research, and customer channels.
- Partner with marketing to create high-impact content that strengthens the brand and engages customers.
- Partner with product and data teams to understand product data, build reliable data pipelines, and create scalable reporting.
- Expand the reach of EliseAI’s research through partnerships with publications and academic institutions.
- Use research and thought leadership to strengthen EliseAI’s employer brand, helping attract exceptional talent across the company.

## Requirements
- 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: 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.

## Compensation & Benefits
**Salary Range:** $150,000 - $250,000 base (total rewards include equity and benefits).

**Benefits:**
- Equity in the company.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision premiums covered at 100%.
- Fully paid parental leave.
- Commuter benefits.
- 401k benefits.
- Fitness & home services stipend.
- Collaborative in-office environment with open floor plan, fully stocked kitchen, and all meals covered.
- Unlimited vacation and paid holidays.
- Relocation packages.

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