Automotive Editor & Story Architect

Hagerty; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hagerty is seeking an Associate Editor for Hagerty Media in Ann Arbor, MI. You’ll write sharp stories, manage magazine projects, and pitch ideas across print and digital platforms. The role involves coordinating photo shoots, researching features, and traveling to source cars and coverage.

You’ll work closely with editors, photographers, and writers in a dynamic, multi-format environment. You must be a genuine car enthusiast with strong writing skills, organizational talent, and a self-starter

Qualifications

• Genuine car enthusiasm and broad writing skills across formats.
• Ability to pitch ideas and organize multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong organizational and logistics capabilities without reminders.

Responsibilities

• Write a range of content from captions to feature pieces and reviews.
• Project manage magazine stories and sections with cross-functional teams.
• Pitch ideas across multiple fronts and timelines.
• Locate and recruit privately owned cars for stories and shoots.
• Conduct photo and factual research for features.
• Collaborate across editors, photographers, and writers.
• Manage media assets with rigorous curation and tagging.
• Curate and execute sections of the print magazine under senior staff.

Skills

Sharp writing

Project management

Ideation

Car photography coordination

Research

Editorial collaboration

Asset management

Magazine section management

Education

Journalism/Media experience

Job description

Hagerty is seeking an Associate Editor for Hagerty Media in Ann Arbor, MI. You’ll write sharp stories, manage magazine projects, and pitch ideas across print and digital platforms. The role involves coordinating photo shoots, researching features, and traveling to source cars and coverage.

You’ll work closely with editors, photographers, and writers in a dynamic, multi-format environment. You must be a genuine car enthusiast with strong writing skills, organizational talent, and a self-starter