Remote Off Road Vehicle Testing Jobs (NOW HIRING)

At Edmunds we’re driven to make car buying easier. Ever since we began publishing printed car guides in the 60’s, the company has been in the business of trust, innovating ways to empower and support car shoppers. When Edmunds launched the car industry’s first Internet site in 1994, we established a leadership position online and have never looked back. 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. How do we do it, you ask? The key ingredients are our enthusiastic employees, progressive company culture and cutting-edge technology. Want to join the team? Read on to find out how!

What You’re Applying For:

Edmunds is looking for a Vehicle Testing 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.

What You’ll Do:

• 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

What You Need:

• 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
• Experience with VBOX data loggers is a plus
• Must be able to lift, carry or move objects up to 55 lbs
• Ability to spend time in the field and drive regularly

The compensation range for this position is $58,000 - $67,000 per year. The base pay will take into account internal equity as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. In addition, Edmunds offers full-time employees a comprehensive total rewards package including the benefits listed below.

Edmunds Perks:

• 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

Working @ Edmunds.com:

Meet the Editorial Team

Employees think it’s a pretty great place to work and some pretty impressive publications think it is too: we have been recognized as one of the best places to work by Fortune Magazine, Great Places to Work, LA Business Journal, Newsweek, Computerworld, Built in LA, Inc. Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Business Week Magazine, and Architectural Record. We've also been identified as one of the best workplaces specifically in Technology, for Diversity and Asian Americans, and as a Newsweek Most Loved Workplace for LGBTQ+ employees. If you’re interested in learning more and joining our mission, we’d love to hear from you!

Edmunds will consider for employment qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.

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