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At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG) our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Since then our history of innovation and go-to-market acceleration has driven industry-leading growth. In fact we're the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace and we've been profitable for over 15 years.
What we do
The market is evolving and we are too moving the entire automotive journey online and guiding our customers through every step. That includes everything from the sale of an old car to the financing purchase and delivery of a new one. Today tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month and ~30000 dealerships use our products. But they're not the only ones who love CarGurus-our employees do too. We have a people-first culture that fosters kindness collaboration and innovation and empowers our Gurus with tools to fuel their career growth. Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry requires fresh and diverse perspectives. Come join us for the ride!
Role overview
We're looking for a proactive ownership-minded communicator to help shape how CarGurus keeps its employees informed connected and inspired. This is your opportunity to take the wheel on programs that matter-building the strategies content and channels that bring our mission to life for employees across every level function and location.
As our Senior Internal Communications Specialist reporting to the Manager of Internal Communications you'll own integrated communications programs end-to-end from strategy through delivery. You'll hold the employee perspective and the business need in equal measure-anticipating what people need to know crafting messages that land and making sure the right information reaches the right audiences at the right time-always ready to spot gaps bring ideas and drive execution with clarity and care. As you grow into the role you'll take on increasing ownership of enterprise-wide programs and deeper strategic partnerships across the business.
You're someone who can move between big-picture thinking and sharp writing without missing a beat equally comfortable supporting a senior leader on a key message and polishing the final draft of a company-wide email. You'll partner closely with People & Talent functions and business leaders across the organization to ensure our internal communications reflect who we are as a company and fuel the alignment engagement and culture that make CarGurus a place where people love to work.
What you'll do
Communications Strategy & Execution
- Lead the development and execution of integrated internal communications programs driving the work from strategy through delivery
- Contribute to and help shape the internal communications strategy for key business functions building communications plans that engage the right audiences in the right way at the right time
- Support change management communications for key organizational initiatives - helping employees navigate transitions with clarity empathy and confidence and equipping managers with the information they need to support their teams
- Help shape and maintain our editorial standards and content strategy ensuring a consistent voice tone and quality bar across all internal communications channels
- Be a champion for clear human and impactful communications across the company
Content & Channels
- Write edit and manage clear engaging and consistent employee-facing communications on behalf of a range of stakeholders-bringing the employee perspective into every message
- Own our manager communications program-including our regular Manager Memo-ensuring people managers across CarGurus have the timely information resources and messaging they need to effectively support and communicate with their teams
- Support the execution of employee-facing events including Town Halls and other programs that foster connection alignment and culture across all levels departments and locations
- Contribute to the improvement of key internal communications platforms and channels including our communications calendar intranet and wiki-proactively identifying opportunities to optimize our approach
Partnerships & Measurement
- Partner with People & Talent functions and business leaders across the organization to connect internal messaging to company strategy brand standards and CarGurus' unique tone values and culture - spanning programs like benefits and Open Enrollment performance and talent cycles learning and onboarding and community initiatives
- Use data analytics and employee feedback to measure the effectiveness of our communications surface insights and continuously improve our approach
- Foster two-way communication by creating opportunities for employees to share feedback and feel heard - and bringing that perspective back into everything we build
What you'll bring
- 5-7 years of experience in internal communications employee engagement or a related field
- BA in Communications Marketing or a related field preferred
- A strong writer with exceptional attention to detail-you can translate complex concepts into clear human and impactful communications
- Proven success building and executing integrated communications programs that support business objectives from concept to completion
- Experience in digital content creation including email newsletters intranet content video blog posts podcasts and more
- Ability to manage content across digital platforms (e.g. intranet wiki Slack and similar tools)
- Ability to collaborate with and advise a diverse group of stakeholders including senior leaders and employees at all levels and global locations - with an employee-first lens throughout
- Curiosity about and comfort with AI and modern communications tools - you're interested in how emerging technology can make content smarter more personalized and more efficient
- Strong organizational skills and self-direction-able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience with visual storytelling tools like Canva is a plus
- A genuine passion for building a workplace where all employees can grow thrive and feel connected to a shared mission
The displayed range represents the expected annual base salary / On-Target Earnings (OTE) for this position. On-Target Earnings (OTE) is inclusive of base salary and on-target commission earnings which applies exclusively to sales roles.
Individual pay within this range is determined by work location and other factors such as job-related skills experience and relevant education or training.
This annual base salary forms part of a comprehensive Total Rewards Package. In addition to benefits this role may qualify for discretionary bonuses/incentives and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
Position Pay Range
$80000 - $100000 USD
Working at CarGurus
We reward our Gurus' curiosity and passion with best-in-class benefits and compensation including equity for all employees both when they start and as they continue to grow with us. Our career development and corporate giving programs as well as our employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways. A flexible hybrid model and robust time off policies encourage work-life balance and individual well-being. Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch a new car discount meditation and fitness apps commuting cost coverage and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives.
CarGurus may require in-person interviews as part of our hiring process particularly for positions based in our Boston and Dublin offices. Candidates selected for an in-person interview will be notified in advance. Please be aware that travel expenses are the responsibility of the candidate.
We welcome all
CarGurus strives to be a place to which people can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potential-starting with our hiring process. We do not discriminate based on race color religion national origin age sex marital status ancestry physical or mental disability veteran status gender identity or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive environment that values people for their skills experiences and unique perspectives. That's why we hope you'll apply even if you don't check every box listed in the job description. We also encourage you to tell your recruiter if you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process due to a disability so we can provide the appropriate support. We want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus. #LI-Hybrid
Skills Required
- 5-7 years of experience in internal communications employee engagement or a related field
- Strong writing skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Proven success building and executing integrated communications programs from concept to completion
- Experience in digital content creation (email newsletters intranet content video podcasts blogs)
- Ability to manage content across digital platforms (intranet wiki Slack similar tools)
- Experience supporting change management communications for organizational initiatives
- Ability to collaborate with and advise senior leaders and stakeholders globally
- Use of data analytics and employee feedback to measure communications effectiveness
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects independently
- Curiosity about and comfort with AI and modern communications tools
- BA in Communications Marketing or related field
- Experience with visual storytelling tools like Canva
- Genuine passion for building inclusive workplace culture
CarGurus Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Leave & Time Off Breadth—Policies feature unlimited personal/sick time three weeks’ vacation to start and a paid one‑month sabbatical at 5 and 10 years. A flexible hybrid model supports taking time when needed.
- Parental & Family Support—Offerings include extended paid leave for birthing and non‑birthing parents with family‑forming benefits via Carrot Fertility and caregiving support through Care.com. Adoption assistance and backup care broaden coverage across diverse family needs.
- Equity Value & Accessibility—Equity is granted broadly through RSUs for full‑time new hires with opportunities for additional grants through promotion. This “equity for all” approach complements bonuses and a company 401(k) match to strengthen total rewards.
CarGurus Insights
What We Do
Headquartered in Boston Massachusetts CarGurus is the #1 visited digital auto platform in the U.S. for shopping buying and selling new and used vehicles and an award-winning place to work. We give drivers and dealers the confidence to buy or sell cars exactly how they want: online in-person or a combination of both. Our culture fosters kindness collaboration and innovation while empowering Gurus with opportunities and resources to fuel their career growth. We aim to give all people—consumers dealers and our employees—the power to reach their destination.
Why Work With Us
Being a top destination for buying and selling vehicles requires collaboration innovation and fresh perspective. So we empower our Gurus with opportunities and support that help them confidently contribute and continuously grow as their authentic selves. Amazing benefits and perks and development programs underscore our commitment to our people.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Our hybrid working model emphasizes flexibility and open communication. Employees are expected to work with their managers to align on the rhythm that works best for their specific role and teams.
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