Auto/Automotive News Editor

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Work set-up: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Experience: 
Senior (5-10 years)
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field., 5-7 years of experience in automotive journalism and SEO content optimization., Strong research, writing, and data analysis skills., Familiarity with content management systems like WordPress and basic HTML knowledge..

Key responsibilities:

  • Create and edit long- and short-form articles, videos, and social media content.
  • Research and identify coverage opportunities using industry data.
  • Manage multiple deadlines and coordinate content across various platforms.
  • Assist with content assignment and editing as needed.

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Cars.com Automotive Large http://www.growwithcars.com/
1001 - 5000 Employees
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Job description

Be essential at Cars Commerce

At Cars Commerce, we’re fanatical about simplifying everything about car buying and selling. We do right by our customers and consumers to better connect the industry with simplified and tierless technology to enhance, measure and drive local automotive retail. Whether through our No.1 most recognized marketplace, Cars.com, our industry-leading digital experience, Dealer Inspire, our trade and appraisal technology, AccuTrade, our reputation-based digital wholesale auction marketplace, Dealerclub, or our new Cars Commerce Media Network, Cars Commerce is essential for success in the automotive industry.

No one ever travels alone here: at its core, Cars Commerce is collaboration. In fact, it’s built into the very fabric of our shared values. We like to say we Rise Together – putting people at the center of what we do, from consumer to customer to community. Life at Cars Commerce makes it easy when we share the ethos to be Open to All, encouraging open-minded communication because we know diverse thinking yields better outcomes. But critical to our success is Caring to Challengeand Taking Ownership, fueling a competitive spirit in a respectful environment where we think about tomorrow but act today. At our foundation, we have integrity, Doing the Right Thing, even when it’s hard. It’s our shared commitment to these values that makes Cars Commerce a place where growth becomes not only possible, but downright unavoidable.

But don’t take our word for it. As a U.S. News & World Report Best Company to Work For in 2024, we're obsessive about the employee experience. We are among the top 20% being declared “Best” of our industry based on six critical factors that are important to employee wellbeing, like quality of pay, benefits, work life balance and more.

ABOUT THIS ROLE: 

Cars.com’s Editorial department is passionate about helping car shoppers find the right car for their life. That means we dive into the details to demystify not only cars and car shopping but also car ownership. 

As a News Editor at Cars.com, you enjoy digging into data to find coverage opportunities, writing articles and shooting videos that inform and educate consumers throughout their car search. And you’ll work with some of the best automotive journalists in the business (we’re biased, of course). 

Ultimately, we’re looking for someone with a can-do attitude who’s ready to jump in and help create content, whether that’s for Cars.com’s News, Research or Video sections or even our social channels. 

  • Create long- and short-form articles using Cars.com and industry data; write video scripts and appear on camera; and create content for social platforms, as needed

  • Role requires strong research skills with the ability to generate original, insightful reporting

  • Manage and balance priorities and meet multiple deadlines 

  • Experience in SEO writing and content optimization, including headlines and keyword search

  • Assist with assigning daily news and content edits as needed

  • Some travel should be expected

  • Opportunity to review cars, based on individual performance

  • Role is remote

ABOUT YOU:  

  • Strong data analysis and organizational skills

  • Comfortable pitching ideas

  • Strong writing background and grammar skills

  • Able to meet deadlines consistently

  • Collaborate cross-functionally 

  • On-screen experience/comfort

  • 5-7 years experience in automotive journalism and optimizing writing for SEO, including headlines and keyword search 

  • Basic knowledge of HTML and strong familiarity with content management systems (e.g. WordPress or similar)

  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related field

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Salary Range

$62,700.00-76,800.00

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans
  • New Hire Stipend for Home Office Set-Up
  • Generous PTO
  • Refuel - a service based recognition program where employees receive additional paid time away to learn grow and reset
  • Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Recharge Day

Learn more about our Benefits, Perks, & Culture on our LinkedIn Life Pages!

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Experience

Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
Industry :
Automotive
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Writing
  • Research
  • Grammar
  • Organizational Skills
  • Time Management
  • Collaboration

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