Video Host / Script Writer

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: Do you love cars? Are you the go-to car person in your social group? Do you love sharing your passion with friends and family? How about on camera? Edmunds is seeking a personable, enthusiastic host for video content across Edmunds and CarMax YouTube, website, and social channels. While interfacing with multiple departments, you will develop ideas and scripts for video productions. You will bring on‑screen personality to our productions and provide timely feedback to the post‑production team. Our ideal candidate should be able to speak to the automotive novice, the enthusiast, and everyone in between. Interested? Show us by making a 30‑second video that tells us who you are and why you’re right for this role. In addition, link us to your reel if you have one. What You’ll Do: Serve as talent for YouTube videos, YT shorts, and social channels Drive and evaluate test vehicles for ratings that are used in support of video creation Research and write engaging, entertaining, and industry‑leading (automotive) scripts for our growing YouTube and social channels Fact‑check scripts and videos Sitting under the video organization, you will work with the Manager of video editorial, the Executive Director, Video, and the broader video team to bring to life engaging stories and formats across Edmunds’ video channels Work with the Social Media Senior Director and the broader social team to bring to life engaging stories and video formats across Edmunds’ social channels Identify strong story ideas and play an integral role in developing and scripting concepts, along with our producers, video creatives, and extended content team Serve as a liaison between the video and test teams, helping with testing vehicles Work with vehicle logistics teams on securing vehicles in a timely manner Participate in the content planning meeting to help collaborate on ideas for videos and build out additional ideas for vehicle campaigns Generate social content (pictures, videos) from video shoots Write accompanying companion pieces for hosted videos Attend industry events, when applicable, that can support all of the above Use Monday.com to manage assignments and hit deadlines Contribute to maintaining an environment that’s based on creativity, communication, and transparency Drive long‑term test vehicles to produce LT blog comments and possible video or news content Create quality content in an efficient and timely manner that upholds Edmunds’ standards Work cross‑functionally with other teams, e.g., PR, insights, to drive business success What You Need: Experience creating and presenting automotive content on‑camera in either a broadcast or online environment An authentic passion for cars. You're fanatical and deeply knowledgeable about our subject matter, giving you instant credibility both internally and externally Thorough knowledge of high‑volume consumer vehicles Advanced driving skills, along with the ability to present to the camera while driving Automotive industry knowledge Able to be an active contributor within our team of hosts and writers Top‑level storytelling across all media, with an emphasis on video Personal reliability and integrity. Your colleagues know they can rely on you in every respect; you model this trait in all that you do High comfort level in taking the initiative and managing multiple projects and deadlines with exacting attention to detail Ability to work cross‑functionally across the organization Experience with video and social media platforms and audiences Ability to convey thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in visual, verbal, and written formats Able to listen to feedback and adjust course accordingly Able to work across multiple projects simultaneously Work in a fast‑paced environment that is constantly changing Able to continuously hit deadlines and follow the production pipeline and processes Able to receive and implement feedback on performance and creative elements Ability to spend time in the field and drive regularly Have a clean driving record and advanced driving skills Able to commute to Santa Monica and travel internationally The compensation range for this position is $98,000 - $130,000 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: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr