News Editor, The Autopian – $70K/yr – $100K/yr
The Autopian, in our continued quest towards remaining the greatest car website on the web, is seeking an experienced News Editor who can keep us in the conversation. The ideal candidate knows the industry back-and-forth, has their own set of sources, is aware of conversations being had on forums and social media, is comfortable interviewing people, and is interesting enough to write about their own car-life in a way that keeps our readers engaged.
Our site has massively grown in its first three years to become an essential community for gearheads and the car-curious. We’ve done so by carefully curating a staff and a vibe that’s fun, informative, and thoughtful.
This News Editor’s role is multifaceted. It involves staying ahead of the news so that The Autopian is the place where the conversation happens. When we say news, we don’t just mean traditional industry happenings, but especially human-interest stories shared through word-of-mouth, internet forums, or social media. This position primarily involves writing, though assigning pieces to other writers and editing will also be key.
Qualifications:
- A history of reporting/blogging
- A strong technical understanding of how cars work
- A deep understanding of conventional news sources (trades/wires) and less traditional news sources (Discord, social media)
- Experience with WordPress or other CMSes
- Experience with Discord
- An understanding of modern web metrics (Chartbeat, Google Analytics, et cetera)
- A roster of industry contacts
- A personality that comes out in your writing
- An obsession with cars
- Photoshop/topshot creation/image editing skills
- Humility and compassionate leadership
Expectations:
- You read The Autopian and get our style/mission.
- A belief that leadership is service, and that as an editor it’s your job to make everyone you work with better.
- You treat people with respect, especially our readers.
What You’ll Get:
- $70-100k a year based on experience
- Health/Life Insurance benefits
- Time-off, including but not limited to pursuing hilarious car projects
How To Apply:
Send a cover letter that includes a description of what you think makes The Autopian unique, and give us five headlines for potential features that you think would perform well on The Autopian. Additionally, send a resume and three writing samples to careers@theautopian.com.