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:

The SEO Intern will be tasked with supporting the SEO Department as they work to deliver organic search results for their clients. In this role, the intern will learn SEO fundamentals, and apply that knowledge through guided work, assisting with elements of technical site optimization, Google Business Profile management, directory citation management, content publishing, and data compilation.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Optimize Google Business Profile (GBP) pages, and publish Google Posts
  • Learn the fundamentals of SEO reporting, and how to use Semrush, Screaming Frog, and other industry standard SEO tools
  • Pull data for client reports and ongoing case studies
  • Publish SEO content pages on Dealer Inspire websites (Wordpress platform)
  • Review and optimize directory citation profiles
  • Other projects and duties as assigned

About YOU: 

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team oriented environment and a desire to work on challenging projects
  • Organized and detail oriented with a can-do approach to projects
  • Creative problem solving
  • Responsible initiative ownership
  • Comfort in working independently
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred:

  • Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in sales, marketing, communications or related major
  • Experience with GSuite

About Our Internship Program: 

Our Summer Internship Program at Cars Commerce is designed to help undergraduate students learn professional skills through a combination of mentorship, on the job training, in-person skills training/development days, and team projects.

Program Details & Benefits:

  • Program Duration: June 10th - August 16th
  • Pay Rate: $17.50/hour
  • Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week
  • Location: Hybrid (Work remote and work from the office 1-2 days out of the week)
  • Equipment: Company issued laptop provided
  • Benefits: Gain real-world experience within a rapidly-innovating, publicly traded tech company, contribute to key projects that leave a lasting impact, and form lasting connections with various levels of our organization along with your fellow interns! Learn more about our program here!

 

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!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. California Applicants: Click here to review our California Privacy Policy for Applicants. For current employees, please click here to review our California Privacy Policy for Employees.

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