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Search Engine Optimization Intern - Summer 2025

  • Hybrid work
  • Full time, Day
  • Travel: Yes, 5% of the time

Job Category: Business Operations

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Division: Cox Automotive

Location:

  • 1 Howard St, Burlington, Vermont
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Description

Are you a motivated self-starter looking for the opportunity to see what it is like working with an in-house enterprise SEO team? Do you want to learn from some of the top SEOs in the industry, get to work hands-on with them, and see the results of your work? Look no further.

What You’ll Do:

 This internship will allow you to gain knowledge from some of the best and get enterprise experience many SEOs dream of obtaining in their careers. The knowledge you leave with will be extremely beneficial when searching for the right job in the future. Cox Automotive provides an inclusive and supportive environment that team members appreciate. Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn.     

  • Learn to perform keyword research and use those skills to grow a targeted keyword portfolio.   
  • Conduct competitor analysis to identify gaps in our content coverage and areas of opportunity.   
  • Evaluate cannibalizing URLs and determine appropriate redirect or repurpose strategy for older content.   
  • Audit internal linking on an ongoing basis to improve the search visibility for our highest value pages.   
  • Map out new and existing verticals to ensure optimal search visibility.   
  • Get to know and learn to communicate with our amazing editorial team.   
  • Monitor performance of site rankings with a focus on increasing and defending our rankings.   
     

Who You Are  

You’re ready to learn and ready to grow. You’re excited to join a company that gives you a voice, supports your development, and respects your time and talent. You have the following skills and qualifications: 

  • Currently a college student pursuing a BA/BS degree in Marketing, Internet Marketing, Website Development, Digital Media, and other related fields.   
  • Ability to adapt to change and work effectively in ambiguity.  
  • Strong knowledge of web-based applications and common Internet protocols and conventions (web browsers, email, HTTP, FTP).
  • Well-developed analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.  
  • Strong communication, relationship-building, and organization skills.  
  • Computer skills, which include Microsoft Office suite and online research ability.  

Don’t miss out on the first steps toward your future. Apply today! 

Intern/Co-Op sessions are considered temporary employment. No full-time employment commitments are made. However, depending on our business needs, some interns may be considered for a full-time position following the conclusion of the session conditioned upon the intern graduating from their academic program and being available to commence full-time employment at a specified time.

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


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.

Compensation:

Hourly base pay rate is $23.65 - $35.48/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated 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 commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Benefits:

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.


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

About Cox Automotive

At Cox Automotive, people of every background are driven by their passion for mobility, innovation and community. We transform the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses cars, accelerating the industry with global powerhouse brands like Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim and more. What’s more, we do it all with an emphasis on employee growth and happiness. Drive your future forward and join Cox Automotive today! 

About Cox

Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses – which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications – is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today! 

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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.

Statement to ALL Third-Party Agencies and Similar Organizations: Cox accepts resumes only from agencies with which we formally engage their services. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Cox employees, Cox hiring manager, or send to any Cox facility. Cox is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.

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