Be Part of What’s Next
Bring a Trailer is where passion for cars meets storytelling and community. As a Production Specialist, you’ll play a key role in shaping how standout vehicles are presented to an engaged global audience—guiding sellers from submission to a successful auction experience.
About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)
Hearst Magazines’ portfolio of more than 30 powerful brands in the U.S. reaches more than 165 million people every month across print, digital, video, and social platforms. The company’s diverse portfolio includes many of the world’s most iconic and trusted media brands, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper’s BAZAAR, Popular Mechanics, and Runner’s World, as well as enthusiast titles like Car and Driver and Road & Track.
Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)
Prepare auction listings by organizing seller-submitted data and photos in accordance with Bring a Trailer standards
Coordinate with sellers and internal teams to incorporate updates and ensure listing accuracy and completeness
Serve as the primary point of contact for sellers during the pre-auction phase, delivering timely and professional communication
Provide high-quality customer support by answering questions, offering guidance, and addressing concerns with empathy
Manage and prioritize a high-volume pipeline of listings at various stages to meet daily production goals
Track listings through internal systems and act as the subject matter expert on each listing’s history
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure a smooth transition from listing creation to auction launch
Contribute to special projects and process improvements as needed
Qualifications (What We’re Looking For)
2+ years of experience in customer support, content production, technical writing, automotive services, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Strong writing and editing skills with an ability to present detailed information clearly and accurately
Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer-first mindset and a professional, approachable communication style
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and build trust with stakeholders
Problem-solving mindset with the ability to navigate challenges independently while knowing when to escalate
Interest in or knowledge of collector cars and automotive culture; hands-on automotive experience is a plus
Adaptable, proactive, and eager to support evolving team and business needs
This is a full-time position that can be done remotely. Please note that we can only consider applicants from the following states: CA, CO, DE, FL, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NC, NY, OH, PA, RI, TX, VA, WA, WI.
Benefits (What We Offer)
Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle, and publishing, shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.
Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial perks, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
The base salary for this role is $66,000-$70,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Hearst Magazines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- 2+ years of experience in customer support, content production, technical writing, automotive services, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Strong writing and editing skills with an ability to present detailed information clearly and accurately
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer-first mindset and a professional, approachable communication style
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and build trust with stakeholders
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to navigate challenges independently while knowing when to escalate
- Interest in or knowledge of collector cars and automotive culture
- Hands-on automotive experience
- Adaptable, proactive, and eager to support evolving team and business needs
Hearst Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Hearst and has not been reviewed or approved by Hearst.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical plan choice, full in-network preventive coverage, dental and vision, telemedicine, prescription coverage, and fertility resources. Mental-health resources and other wellbeing services (e.g., therapy sessions, crisis support, virtual physical therapy, and chronic-condition programs) further strengthen the health offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as meaningful through a 401(k) plan with company matching and Hearst covering plan administration fees. Performance bonuses are also noted as available in some roles, adding an additional rewards component beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits include paid holidays, paid sick days, and vacation time with a commonly cited annual range, alongside paid parental leave and family medical leave. A remote work program and flexibility signals are also included as part of the overall rewards experience.
Hearst Insights
What We Do
Hearst is a leading global, diversified media, information and services company with more than 360 businesses. Its major interests include ownership in cable television networks such as A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN; global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; transportation assets including CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing maintenance of jets and helicopters; 33 television stations such as WCVB-TV in Boston and KCRA-TV in Sacramento, California, which reach a combined 19 percent of U.S. viewers; newspapers such as the Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle and Times Union (Albany, New York); more than 300 magazines around the world, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Men's Health and Car and Driver, and digital services businesses such as iCrossing and KUBRA; and investments in emerging digital entertainment companies such as Complex Networks.
