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Buyer's Guide Copy Editor, Hearst Magazines Digital Media/Hearst Autos
Hearst Magazines
Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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The buyer’s guide copy editor is responsible for the factual accuracy and clarity of content for Car and Driver’s digital vehicle buyer’s guide. The person in this position works closely with the executive and senior buyer’s guide editors to maintain quality, tone, and editorial direction and also to ensure that the most up-to-date information is posted to the website.
Primary responsibilities include:
• Proofreading and copy editing buyer’s guide content to ensure factual accuracy, proper grammar, clarity, and house style
• Fact-checking buyer’s guide content
• Liaising with manufacturer representatives to confirm/clarify the most up-to-date information
• Shepherding buyer’s guide content through the production process
• Other duties as assigned
Desired qualities include:
• Minimum three years of experience in automotive media or similar field
• Strong editing ability and sense of grammar
• Ability to manage several tasks at once and switch seamlessly between them
• Strong sense and understanding of vehicle equipment, technology, and dynamics
• Strong sense and understanding of the automotive industry and marketplace
• Good interpersonal behavior and management skills
• Knowledge of Apple OS, and a basic understanding of content-management systems
The buyer’s guide copy editor is responsible for the factual accuracy and clarity of content for Car and Driver’s digital vehicle buyer’s guide. The person in this position works closely with the executive and senior buyer’s guide editors to maintain quality, tone, and editorial direction and also to ensure that the most up-to-date information is posted to the website.