Copy Editing Intern

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 Chief Copy Editor. This person will edit content for Cars Commerce News, Reviews and Research sections. The intern also will build stories for publication in a content management system. The Intern Copy Editor must be a stickler for detail, willing to dig into spreadsheets, charts and stories to make sure the facts are correct. This person will edit stories for Associated Press and Cars.com style and grammar. Heavy computer use is part of the role.

Responsibilities Include:

Copy edit content for Cars.com

Be adept at checking information from many sources

Update and/or write stories as needed

Work with editors on creating and updating content for their sections

Work across teams to edit social media posts, video transcripts and other items

Build and publish stories and reviews in our content management system

Ensure writing and headlines meet SEO best practices

About You:

Strong writing and editing skills

Ability to conduct online research

Interest in online publishing and/or automotive journalism

Ability to balance multiple tasks and deadlines

Proficiency in Google’s G Suite

Preferred:

Working toward a Bachelor’s degree in journalism, new media, English or other communications-related major

Interest in automotive

Experience with WordPress or other CMS

Additional Information:

Pay rate: $17.50/hour

Part-time: 20-30 hours per week

Company laptop provided

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position which is not inclusive of bonuses, benefits or other forms of compensation that the position may be eligible for. If you are hired at Cars Commerce, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills and/or experience. If the salary range is close to what you're seeking, then we encourage you to apply and learn more about the total compensation package for this position.

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

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