Automotive Data Analyst and Content Researcher

WHO WE ARE

Consumer Reports is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to a fair and just marketplace for all. CR is known for our rigorous testing and trusted ratings on thousands of products and services. We report extensively on consumer trends and challenges and survey millions of people in the U.S. each year. We leverage our evidence-based approach to advocate for consumer rights working with policymakers and companies to find solutions for safer products and fair practices.

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OVERVIEW

AT CR we know theres more to testing cars than measuring how the rubber meets the addition to testing 50 vehicles a year (driving them hundreds of thousands of miles) we also dig deep into the data--churing through reams of reliability and satisfaction surveys collected from our members as well as external data to supplement the analysis evaluation and rating from our test drives. The information we share helps consumers make fully informed choices about the purchase and maintenance of their vehicles.

The Automotive Data Analyst and Content Researcher will report to the Associate Director Automotive Data this position you will oversee the collection validation and internal processes for the various auto vendor and CR survey and testing data. Working closely with other auto team members you will apply your data management expertise to ensure that our auto data collection is consistent and our analysis is accurate.

If you love data and all things automotive wed love to hear from you.

This is an on-site position based in Colchester CT. This position is not eligible for relocation assistance or sponsorship.

How Youll Make An Impact

At CR we test products and services so consumers can make informed decisions and use their buying power to help create a marketplace that puts them first. Youll be an integral part of our mission as you maintain our auto database of information and inform our team of the latest developments in the automotive market. On a daily basis you may:

• Partner with Auto Test engineers and technicians to translate individual tests to ratings.
• Collaborate with Data Engineering to assure the database is optimized for the auto test and publish program.
• Ensure the Model Year Vehicle data is updated to reflect the latest information for on-line articles and reports.
• Identify and map various external and internal data feeds to provide comprehensive data for consumers and clients.
• Maintain quality and integrity of data in the Cars Database.
• Identify trends from our extensive automotive data and outside sources and submit concise reports with data and graphics.
• Utilize AI and data visualization tools for understanding and presenting large datasets and information.
• Follow automotive news and changes in industry and individual models.
• Help identify which new vehicles should be tested or updated.
• Work with and support the Program Leader Auto Data Analytics to process survey data and to provide insights and data for articles videos and social media.
• Assist the Associate Director in assessing new data needs and identifying the best methods to capture and incorporate in the database as well as report mechanisms.
• Update written road tests for publishing on the Consumer Reports website.

ABOUT YOU

Youll Be Highly Rated If:

• You have the experience. You have at least 3-years of experience working in automotive data.
• You have the skills. You are proficient and have worked with Tableau Python and SQL.
• You are data driven. You use data analysis visualization and fundamentals to drive decisions and recommendations.
• You are a strong collaborator able to partner with other stakeholders including content and technology.
• You know the systems. You are comfortable with and proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• You have a valid Drivers License.

Youll Be One of Our Top Picks If:

• Youve worked with emerging technologies. You are familiar with machine learning and AI.

FAIR PAY AND A JUST WORKPLACE

At Consumer Reports we are committed to fair transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive market-informed target salary range for this position is $75K-$85K. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall near the middle of this for the successful candidate will be informed by the candidates particular combination of knowledge skills competencies and experience.

Consumer Reports is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race color creed religion age national origin ancestry citizenship status sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth related medical conditions or lactation) gender identity and expression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital status military service or veteran status protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law disability genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local laws. Consumer Reports will provide you with any reasonable assistance or accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process.