Lauren Cozzi

Manager of Media Communications @National Association of REALTORS®

Washington, DC, US

Positioned NAR as credible, trusted source of real estate information with top-tier national, regional and local media (broadcast/print/online; consumer/trade). Raised awareness for key programs and research reports aligned with NAR’s strategic plan and business priorities through proactive media outreach. Collaborated with NAR economists and researchers to identify media opportunities and outreach approach, resulting in increased media coverage [2022: 447B (41% YOY rise); 2023: 579.8B (30% YOY rise); 2024: 530.6B (18.7% rise from 2022); As of Q2 2025: 214.9B]. Secured top-tier media coverage for many reports (The Associated Press; Axios; Bloomberg; CBS Evening News; CBS News; CBS News Radio Network; CNBC; CNBC – The Exchange; Fortune; Fox Business; Fox Business TV; Fox News – LiveNOW; Marketplace; Marketwatch; Money; NBC News; NBC News Now; The New York Times, Newsweek; NPR; NYSE TV Live; Reuters; Sinclair Broadcasting; Scripps News; The Wall Street Journal; The Washington Post; Yahoo Finance Live – Wealth) e.g, Pending Home Sales, Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, Snapshot of Race and Home Buying in America.Secured media coverage of NAR analyses via proactive pitching. Coordinated interviews and provided data and information to journalists in timely manner. Fielded 2,793 daily media inquiries.Conducted media trainings for NAR and state/local leadership. Authored and edited editorial submissions, internal communications, op-eds, pitches and news releases. Collaborated regularly with many internal teams and state/local associations. Built strong relationships with media, colleagues and staff at state/local associations.

Franklin & Marshall College

B.A.

Villanova University

Spanish Summer Study Abroad Program