Associate Editor, Automotive

Gear Patrol; New York (NY); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a full-time Associate Editor to join their editorial team. The role involves producing original automotive content, collaborating with team members, and leveraging analytics to guide strategy. Ideal candidates are passionate about cars and possess strong writing skills. Remote work options are available for candidates in various states, with a salary range of $50,000 to $70,000.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a fast-paced editorial environment.
• Strong knowledge of grammar and writing fundamentals.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and produce original automotive stories.
• Write assigned automotive content.
• Monitor information resources for new story ideas.

Skills

Passion for product journalism

Knowledge of automotive industry

Social media familiarity

Strong writing skills

Job description

Overview

Associate Editor, Automotive - Gear Patrol

Full-Time remote in NY, CA, WA, CT, NJ, OR.

Full-time contract opportunities are available to candidates living outside of these locations.

We're seeking a talented and ambitious full-time Associate Editor to join our editorial team. Associate Editors are integral to shaping Gear Patrol's editorial coverage on any given topic. We are seeking an editor who is knowledgeable and highly engaged about the automotive sector to cover news, explainers, buying guides, interviews, reports, and more. The ideal candidate should be extremely passionate about cars and automotive culture and naturally follow the trends and news happening within the global automotive community. Knowledge and experience with motorcycles and overlanding are also considered a plus.

Candidates should also be comfortable working in a highly fast-paced, digital-first environment that balances consistently publishing new stories daily, working on larger, longer lead projects, rapid communication with brands, and attending events. Like all Gear Patrol's editorial staff, Associate Editors will collaborate with our social, multimedia, and in-house studio when needed.

The role will report directly to the Executive Editor while working closely with other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and produce original automotive stories that help position Gear Patrol as a leading enthusiast voice in automotive culture and product journalism.
• Write and produce pitched and assigned automotive content.
• Help produce original photography, videos and audio segments as part of a multimedia approach to our automotive coverage.
• Meet regularly with the editorial team to coordinate content planning and production.
• Peer edit stories produced by other team members.
• Leverage content analytics and other data sources to help guide strategy and achieve audience growth goals.
• Continually monitor information resources such as competitive publications, PR contacts, and social media for new story ideas.
• Lead outreach for various editorial efforts, including outside expertise and product requests.
• Collaborate with the Gear Patrol Studios team and support production around marquee native advertising projects as needed.
• Serve as a company ambassador, attending press trips, trade shows, and topic-relevant PR events locally and abroad.

Requirements

• A passion for product and service journalism.
• A strong knowledge of grammar and writing fundamentals.
• At least 1 year of experience writing and reporting in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented editorial environment, ideally for an automotive or lifestyle publication.
• Must possess a keen interest and understanding of the automotive industry.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, X, and Snapchat.
• Must be a self-starter, highly organized, and detail-oriented.
• Must work efficiently under pressure and take feedback constructively.
• Must apply a solutions-first approach to projects, responsibilities, and challenges.
• A willingness to travel and work odd hours as the assignment or news cycle dictates.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $50,000 to $70,000. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on factors including the current/former employee's background, experience, duties, market and geographical considerations, tenure, and qualifications.

To Apply

Please send your CV/resume, LinkedIn profile link, and cover letter to [e-mail] and [e-mail] with the subject heading: Associate Editor, Motoring.

Please also include any relevant links to stories or content you’ve created that showcase your experience in motoring or in lifestyle/product journalism.

About Gear Patrol

Gear Patrol is an award-winning media company and content studio founded in 2007. Our mission is to build the definitive resource for discovering products, exploring the stories that surround them and helping enthusiasts pursue their passions. The core Gear Patrol network comprises Gear Patrol, the world's leading product enthusiast brand, and DPReview, the Internet's foremost authority and resource for photography.

Diversity Note

Diversity Note: Gear Patrol is a certified M/WBE business (Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise) by the state of New York. We believe that different voices, experiences and points of view are an essential component of our success and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s gender, age, race, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, genetics or any other personal characteristics protected by law.