Vehicle Testing Coordinator

Edmunds.com•Santa Monica, CA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Edmunds, we're driven to make car buying easier. Since our beginnings in the 60s, we've been in the business of trust, innovating ways to empower and support car shoppers. Edmunds launched the car industry’s first Internet site in 1994, establishing a leadership position online. Now, as one of the most trusted review sites on the Internet, millions of visitors use our research, shopping and buying tools every month to make an easy and informed decision on their next car. For consumers, we bring peace of mind. For dealers, we make tools to help them solve their problems and sell more cars. The key ingredients are our enthusiastic employees, progressive company culture and cutting-edge technology. Edmunds is looking for a vehicle coordinator to be an integral member of our 40-person editorial team. The right candidate will be trustworthy, unbiased, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. The vehicle coordinator role is primarily on-site most days of the week and must work closely with the video, written, and testing teams on vehicle and testing needs. Our ideal candidate can work quickly under pressure and be flexible when juggling assignments. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of one of the largest and most forward-thinking editorial teams in the automotive world.

Requirements

Automotive knowledge, a passion for cars
Some experience writing and/or content creation.
Strong project management skills
Great organization habits and multitasking skills, ability to troubleshoot, solve problems and think proactively
Personal reliability and integrity; Your colleagues know they can rely on you in every respect; you model this trait in all that you do
Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
Enthusiasm: an ability to juggle multiple projects and kick-start initiatives in a busy work environment is a must
Proficient in MS Word and Excel and Google Docs and Sheets
Must be able to lift, carry or move objects up to 55 lbs
Ability to spend time in the field and drive regularly

Nice To Haves

Experience with VBOX data loggers is a plus

Responsibilities

Support the written, video and social teams as they create content for Edmunds’ owned channels.
Coordinate test days and video days at the Edmunds test track
Coordinate and communicate weekly Edmunds test track needs to all parties
Operate and maintain instrumented testing equipment
Manage data collection and interpret data for vehicle testing and content creation
Manage test vehicle logistics, including deliveries, returns and internal documentation needed to facilitate content generation
Perform basic safety checks, such as adjusting tire pressures, torquing lug nuts and checking oil
Track the service needs of the one-year test fleet and coordinate their completion with team members responsible for each vehicle
Work with one-year test fleet vehicle coordinators to provide insight for content creation
Schedule test vehicle loans from vendors and vehicle manufacturers as needed
Write and create vehicle content for the Edmunds site or Edmunds-owned channels, when applicable
Help manage onsite office and facilities needs

Benefits

Flexible time off
13 Paid Holidays
Comprehensive Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employees) and Health Savings Accounts (Employee and Employer Contributions)
401K Plan with company matching at 100%, up to 6% of eligible salary with immediate vesting
Stock purchase program
CarMax vehicle discount
Up to 4 months Paid Parental Leave
HeartCash matches employee donations to the causes that are important to them
2 Days of Paid Time Off for time to dedicate to social impact causes
FitCash covers a portion of gym or fitness activity fees
Well-being sessions
Employee Recognition Program
On-going career development opportunities
Pet insurance
Sabbatical leave
Education Reimbursement
Pre-tax spending accounts for qualified transportation expenses