Website Specialist

Title: Website Specialist

Location:

locations

Atlanta GA

Manhattan NY

Mission KS

Job Description:

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Marketing

Job Profile

Digital Marketing / Communications Specialist II

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $59,600.00 - $89,400.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

Cox Automotive is transforming the way the world buys, sells, and owns cars with industry-leading digital marketing, software, financial, wholesale, and e-commerce solutions for consumers, dealers, manufacturers, and the overall automotive ecosystem worldwide. With a focus on providing a seamless experience, Cox Automotive is dedicated to empowering people to make confident decisions with their vehicles.

We are seeking a Website Specialist to join our dynamic organization managing eight B2B websites dedicated to driving engagement and impactful digital interactions. In our collaborative environment, you will work alongside passionate professionals, including a dedicated manager and a fellow specialist. Reporting directly to our Senior Manager, you will have the opportunity to hone your technical skills while contributing to our overall digital strategy.

What You'll Do

Backend Maintenance & Technical Updates:

• Perform regular backend updates including fixes, maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure website stability and security.

• Collaborate with the team to implement technical improvements such as system integrations, plugin updates, and custom feature enhancements.

Technical Expertise:

• Proven experience managing multiple websites, preferably within a B2B environment.

• Hands-on experience with WordPress, familiarity with common CMS platforms. Experience with WPVIP is preferred. (WordPress, WordPress VIP, GitHub, etc.), and a solid understanding of both frontend and backend web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).

Technical SEO Expert

• Understanding search engine algorithms, proficiency in troubleshooting website issues, and the ability to optimize site performance and security while ensuring adherence to SEO best practices.

• Website Audits: Conduct comprehensive technical SEO audits to identify and resolve issues affecting search engine crawls and indexation. Identify and resolve issues such as broken links, duplicate content, and server errors.

• Core Web Vitals: focus on key areas such as Site Speed Optimization, Mobile Friendliness, URL Structure etc.

• Crawlability and Indexability: Manage robots.txt files, sitemaps, and internal linking to ensure effective crawling and indexing by search engines.

Day-to-Day Website Management:

• Update and manage website content across all eight B2B sites to ensure accuracy, relevance, and alignment with our brand strategy.

• Monitor site performance and user experience, proactively identifying areas for improvement.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Work closely with your manager and the other website specialist to align technical operations with broader marketing and business goals.

• Assist in developing and executing strategies that boost site performance, SEO, and overall digital engagement.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain detailed records of updates, fixes, and improvements for accountability and future reference (akin to Annotations).

• Use key website tools, including Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Google Search Console, and SEMrush, to report website metrics and performance updates, providing insights for strategic refinement.

What's in It for You?

Here's a sneak peek at the benefits you could experience as a Cox employee:

• A competitive salary and top-notch bonus/incentive plans.

• Exceptional work-life balance, flexible time-off policies and accommodating work schedules.

• Comprehensive healthcare, with multiple options for individuals and families.

• Generous 401(k) retirement plans with company match.

• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.

• Inclusive parental leave policies, plus comprehensive fertility coverage and adoption assistance.

• Extra perks like pet insurance, employee discounts and much more.

Check out all our benefits.

Who You Are

Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline and 2 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and up to 2 years of experience; or 6 years' experience in a related field with no degree.

• Diagnose and resolve website issues promptly, implementing solutions that enhance performance and security.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.

• Support minor graphic design needs using design tools (experience with Adobe Photoshop is a plus), including image editing and asset creation.

• Collaborate closely with marketing and design teams to ensure cohesive, aesthetically pleasing web presentations that resonate with our audience.

• Maintain high standards for all website updates, ensuring accuracy and quality from simple content tweaks to complex technical fixes.

Join the Cox family of businesses and make your mark today!

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you'll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells - or simply uses - cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.