Consumer Reports-posted 8 months ago
$99,971 - $115,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Hybrid • Yonkers, NY
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At Consumer Reports we know there's more to testing cars than measuring how the rubber meets the road, after all we've been testing and reporting on the subject for over 85 years. We're on the cutting edge of auto technology, buying more than 50 new vehicles—including EVs, plug-in hybrids, and of course, gas-only models—each year from dealerships. We drive each one for 2,000 break-in miles, even before we take the car on our test track. At that point we put each through more than 50 objective and subjective tests and evaluations in order to be able to give them a rating. As a Reporter and Reviews Editor on the Cars team, you'll report to the Deputy Content Editor. You'll be based at our 327-acre Auto Test Center (ATC) working alongside other reporters and editors, as well as working collaboratively with colleagues from Auto Testing, Video, Advocacy, Survey, Design, Fact Check, and other stakeholders in order to conceive and execute a range of digital, print, interactive, social, and video content.

  • Generate auto content across multiple platforms ensuring content is current and of the highest quality.
  • Proactively follow and report on autos, ensuring content is relevant, timely, cutting-edge, and addresses consumer needs.
  • Act as on-camera autos subject-matter expert for all CR video platforms; may be asked to execute and review drafts of video scripts.
  • Assist digital editorial team to maintain specialty products such as Buying Guides, Product Pages, and other regularly-updated content on Consumer Reports Online.
  • Write headlines, subheads, captions, cover lines, etc. as necessary.
  • Prepare sourcing for fact-checking.
  • Serve as both in-house autos spokesperson and representative for media outreach, tradeshows, and industry events.
  • Move content through the production process, incorporating changes by related parties, copy-fitting, and conferring with art and production colleagues.
  • Review automobiles at ATC and in everyday life and collaborate with engineering team.
  • Coordinate information among ATC, Advocacy, Survey, Social, Communications, Design, and other organizational teams that support assigned content areas.
  • Help with the planning and scheduling process, create sidebars and infographics that animate stories and reports.
  • Juggle small and large projects, hitting key milestones and communicating progress clearly.
  • At least 5+ years of multi-platform print and digital journalism, with editorial experience with an automotive, business, and/or consumer protection focus.
  • Thorough knowledge of cars and the industry.
  • Experience reviewing cars and providing car-buying and maintenance advice for large audiences.
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Strategic and creative when it comes to content creation and generating ideas for infographics across all media using SEO guidance to enhance reach.
  • Adaptable, smoothly transitioning writing style from hard news to expository writing.
  • Skilled in collecting and interpreting data and can turn complex automotive information into easily digestible and informative content.
  • Collaborative and comfortable working in a cross-functional and highly matrixed organization.
  • Deadline-driven with the ability to stay organized and multi-task while meeting rigid deadlines.
  • U.S. driver's license in good standing.
  • Understanding of car maintenance and basic automotive engineering.
  • Experience with K4, WordPress, and Google Workspace.
  • On-camera experience and media training.
  • Medical benefits that start on your first day as a CR employee including behavioral health coverage and family planning.
  • Generous 401K match.
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