Cars.com is hiring a
Copy Editing Intern in United States

Summary

The job description is for an Editorial intern to work closely with the Chief Copy Editor at Cars Commerce, editing content for various sections and building stories for publication. The ideal candidate should have strong writing and editing skills, ability to conduct online research, interest in online publishing and/or automotive journalism, proficiency in Google’s G Suite, and balance multiple tasks and deadlines.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• Copy edit content for Cars.com
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• 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