The Collector Car Network, part of the Barrett-Jackson family, is a four-time winner of the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies. The Collector Car Network, Inc. is a specialty internet marketing company with a diverse and engaged online audience. Every month, we host over 4.5 million classic car lovers as they sell, buy, and enjoy classic vehicles. Our vibrant ClassicCars.com marketplace is built on a custom technology platform that continues to evolve to meet the needs of our audience. ClassicCars.com has been recognized for 4 years straight as one of the fastest growing private companies in America by Inc Magazine, with inclusion in its 'Inc. 5000' list. Our news and content channel, The Journal was named one of the topmost influential automotive blogs in the country. AutoHunter is our newest property offering online collector car auctions, providing a modern community for car lovers to collaborate, buy and sell collector vehicles.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Lead Writer and Editor in our Scottsdale, AZ office. The Lead Writer and Editor will be responsible for managing a team of writers and editors, coordinating editorial operations, and overseeing content creation and publishing across our digital platforms on ClassicCars.com, AutoHunter.com and The ClassicCars.com Journal. The Lead Writer and Editor will work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure brand consistency and quality, and will drive traffic to our websites through innovative content and digital strategies.
Responsibilities:
Write thorough and unbiased vehicle descriptions for auction listings based on the information provided by the consignor.
Oversee small group of contract writers.
Edit vehicle descriptions written by contract writers.
Research vehicle details if sufficient data has not been provided by the consignor.
Proficient technology skills, including MS Office.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field
Minimum of 7 years of experience in a leadership role managing editorial teams in a fast-paced digital environment
Demonstrated expertise in creating, editing, and publishing quality digital content across a variety of platforms, including web and social media
APA Style experience.
Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Passion for automotive industry and knowledge of classic and collector vehicles is preferred
Experience in managing budgets and resources is a plus
An eye for compelling visual content (combining photos and videos with your writing).