Researcher Writer, Autos

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We reach more than 40 million people monthly during moments when they are most in need of expert advice and motivated to act on that advice directly on our platforms. Our signature franchises include our “Best” series of consumer guides on colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, diets, cars, financial services and more. These guides provide an easy-to-digest list for consumers to better understand and compare when making their decisions. We continue to publish annual guides of the authoritative Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings on our website and in print. And our U.S. News Live flagship conferences highlight important national conversations including Healthcare of Tomorrow and Healthiest Communities.

We believe in having a broad range of talent and backgrounds at U.S. News. We strive to maintain a welcoming workplace where everyone is given an opportunity to succeed and contribute to their fullest. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative.

Your role in helping us shape the future:

U.S. News empowers everyone to thrive. In this position, you will use your strengths and skills to create consumer-oriented rankings and reviews content for our autos vertical. Your work will help readers make smart decisions when it’s time to buy a new or used car, or shop for the best car deals. Our rankings and reviews content includes vehicle profiles, ranking lists, vehicle incentives information and other content aimed at helping readers make an informed buying decision. This content generally excludes articles and slideshows.

In this role, you will write SEO-optimized new and used vehicle reviews, which are based on internal scores and research, safety and reliability data, fuel economy information and manufacturer-provided specifications.

Are you up to the challenge?

You should be a self-starter with strong writing skills, and you should be comfortable working both individually and in a small team environment. The ability to own and maintain multiple assignments while working on a deadline is important. You should be comfortable distilling technical information into consumer-friendly content that is easy to read and understand.

• Write SEO-optimized new and used car review content
• Write and fact check monthly car deals content
• Employ SEO best practices to update and improve content and optimize content for search.
  
  
  

You should definitely have:

• One year to three years of similar or related or professional writing experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience required
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments while meeting deadlines
• Willingness to receive and apply feedback from editors
  
  
  

It would be nice if you had:

• Interest in the automotive industry
• Familiarity with issue tracking and project management software such as Jira and Airtable
• Familiarity with AP Style
• Experience working in a content management system
• A basic understanding of SEO best practices
• A background that includes writing for a consumer audience, technical writing or writing for the web
• Experience with Google suite programs, like Docs and Sheets
  
  
  

What it’s like to work with us:

Talent is our best asset!

• We invest in people with passion and potential who understand U.S. News’ dedication to our consumers.
• Entrepreneurial, mission-driven culture with core values of quality and integrity
• Focus on fostering personal and professional growth
• Competitive benefits including paid vacation time, medical, tuition reimbursement, and training
• Collaborative Work Environment : Fun, diverse, inclusive and ambitious co-workers
  
  
  

Other Job Info:

• These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
• U.S. News & World Report strongly encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated (including boosters).
• Preference for Washington, DC - based applicants to work a hybrid schedule.
• The anticipated base salary for this position is $50,000 to $60,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, interview performance, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.