Editor-at-Large Auto Express

Job Description

THE CARWOW GROUP

Carwow Group is driven by a passion for getting people into cars. But not just any car, the right car. That’s why we are building the go-to destination for car-changing. Designed to reach drivers everywhere with our trail-blazing portfolio of personality rich automotive brands; Carwow, Auto Express, evo, Driving Electric and Car Buyer.

What started as a simple reviews site, is now one of the largest online car-changing destinations in Europe - over 10m customers have used Carwow to help them buy and sell cars since its inception. Last year we grew over 50% with nearly £3bn worth of cars bought on site, while £1.8bn of cars were listed for sale through our Sell My Car service.

In 2024 we went big and acquired Autovia, doubling our audience overnight. Together we now have one of the biggest YouTube channels in the world with over 1.1 billion annual views, sell 1.2 million print copies of our magazines and have an annual web content reach over 350million.

WHY JOIN US?

We are winners of the prestigious Culture 100 award that recognises the most loved and happiest tech companies to work for! We have just raised $52m in funding led by global venture capital firm Bessemer Venture Partners (an early backer of LinkedIn and Shopify) to accelerate our growth plans!

As pioneers, we’re always driving for new territory and positive change, so our work as a group is never done. Where others see difficulty, it’s our responsibility to see possibility – building new experiences, launching new titles and listening to drivers.

Being a part of Carwow Group means championing drivers and the automotive industry, acting as a disrupter and never being afraid to fail (but learning fast when we do!).

Our team of 500 employees across the UK, Germany, Spain and Portugal are revolutionising car-changing and we are fast expanding our mission across every single brand and country we operate in, so jump in!

THE ROLE

Auto Express is seeking a dynamic and experienced Editor-at-Large to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep passion for cars, exceptional writing skills, and extensive knowledge of the automotive industry, as well as established strong relationships with manufacturers and key figures. As Editor-at-Large, you will play a crucial role in shaping our editorial voice, producing high-quality content, and representing Auto Express at industry events.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Write in-depth features, reviews, opinion pieces, and news articles on a wide range of automotive topics.
• Collaborate with the editorial team to develop and execute content strategies that align with our brand and engage our audience.
• Attend automotive events, car launches, press briefings, and other industry gatherings to gather insights and build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Serve as a public face of Auto Express, participating in media appearances, interviews, and panel discussions.
• Work closely with editors, writers, photographers, and digital teams to ensure the highest standards of content quality and consistency.
• Help ensure the entire team is producing the best-quality work, and help leave the drive to even greater writing.
• Monitor industry trends, technological advancements, and market changes to ensure Auto Express stays at the forefront of automotive journalism.
• Engage with our readers through social media, comments, and other platforms to foster a strong community around the Auto Express brand.
• Develop and nurture the more junior members of the team

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• You have a minimum of 10 years of experience in automotive journalism or a related field, with a strong portfolio of published work.
• You possess exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling abilities.
• You have a strong understanding of SEO and digital content strategies.
• You have a deep understanding of the automotive industry, including current trends, technologies, and key players.
• You have an established network of industry contacts and the ability to build new relationships.
• You are willing to travel frequently for events, car launches, and other assignments.
• You have a genuine enthusiasm for cars and the automotive industry.
  

INTERVIEW PROCESS

• Step 1: Talent Screen with Recruiter
• Step 2: Get to know the Hiring Manager
• Step 3: Case Study
• Step 4: Values Interview

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Hybrid working
• Competitive salary to fund that dream holiday to Bali
• Matched pension contributions for a peaceful retirement
• Share options - when we thrive, so do you!
• Vitality Private Healthcare, for peace of mind, plus eyecare vouchers
• Life Assurance for (even more) peace of mind
• Monthly coaching sessions with Spill - our mental wellbeing partner
• Enhanced holiday package, plus Bank Holidays
• 28 days annual leave
• 1 day for your wedding
• 1 day off when you move house - because moving is hard enough without work!
• For your third year anniversary, get 30 days of annual leave per year
• For your tenth year anniversary, get 35 days of annual leave per year
• Option to buy 3 extra days of holiday per year
• Work from abroad for a month
• Inclusive parental, partner and shared parental leave, fertility treatment and pregnancy loss policies
• Bubble childcare support and discounted nanny fees for little ones
• The latest tech (Macbook or Surface) to power your gif-sending talents
• Up to £500/€550 home office allowance for that massage chair you’ve been talking about
• Generous learning and development budget to help you master your craft
• Regular social events: tech lunches, coffee with the exec sessions, lunch 8 learns, book clubs, social events/anything else you pester us for
• Refer a friend, get paid. Repeat for infinite money
  

Diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our culture. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, so we welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply for this position. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills and potential, so all our applicants are treated fairly and equally.

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