Autos Editor

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The Detroit Free Press is looking for a passionate editor to helm our award-winning autos team. The Freep Autos Editor supervises an accomplished reporting team that covers both the fast-paced auto industry and how real people engage with cars. In partnership with the USA TODAY NETWORK, our goal is to provide the best general interest auto coverage in the nation, leaning into consumer content while maintaining our strong local audiences for industry and labor news.

The Free Press Autos Editor must be an experienced media manager with a passion for all things autos and demonstrated editing proficiency, on all platforms. The Autos Editor will be responsible for managing the Detroit autos team and also helping to coordinate autos coverage across the USA Today Network. They will report to the Freep’s Executive Editor/Autos & Business and work closely with the USA Today Autos Team.

In This Role, You Will

• Respond to a dynamic and demanding news environment.
• Assign and edit stories, projects and investigations for the Detroit-based reporters who cover Ford, General Motors, Stellantis and the UAW.
• Coordinate and edit cross-network coverage of automotive consumer news designed to connect with how people engage with their cars.
• Work with the Free Press audience team on developing successful content on car culture.
• Establish and maintain ongoing lines of communication among automotive teams across the USA Today Network.
• Monitor metrics, utilize SEO best practices.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in journalism or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of relevant management/supervisory experience
• Proven proficiency in applying analytics to content strategy.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Exposure to deadline-driven environment.
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills.
• SEO knowledge.
• Self-motivation and self-direction.
• Strong line-editing skills.
• Strong people-management skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
  
  

Required Industry Knowledge

• Understanding of the multi-faceted auto industry, and how consumer needs drive the category
• Understanding of how to engage audiences on digital platforms.
• The ability to multi-task and excel under intense deadline pressure in a rapidly changing industry
• The ability to work collaboratively within a cross-functional environment.
  
  

About

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• Your resume – one to two pages.
• A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
• Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what you’ve produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.
  
  

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