What are the responsibilities and job description for the Editorial News Intern position at Cars Commerce?
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, 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 Challenge and 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 The Role
We are seeking an Editorial intern to work closely with the Senior News Editor and Senior Research Editor. This person will write news articles and Research reports, as well as assist with larger projects and building posts in our content management system.
Responsibilities Include
Salary Range
$17.50—$17.50 USD
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes
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, 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 Challenge and 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 The Role
We are seeking an Editorial intern to work closely with the Senior News Editor and Senior Research Editor. This person will write news articles and Research reports, as well as assist with larger projects and building posts in our content management system.
Responsibilities Include
- Conduct industry research with an emphasis on new-car product information
- Pitch and write stories for Cars.com’s News section
- Write Research reports as assigned
- Build News and Research posts in a content management system
- Assist with larger projects as assigned
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to conduct online and phone-based research and interviews
- Interest in online publishing and/or automotive journalism
- Ability to balance multiple tasks and deadlines
- Proficiency in Google’s G Suite
- Automotive knowledge or interest
- Working toward a Bachelor’s degree in journalism, new media, English or other communications-related major
- Experience with WordPress or other CMS
- Pay rate: $17.50/hour
- Part-time: 20-30 hours per week
- Company laptop provided
Salary Range
$17.50—$17.50 USD
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes
- Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans
- 401(k) with Company Match Immediate Vesting
- New Hire Stipend for Home Office Set-Up
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- 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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