About the Role
Automotive Copy Editor
Contract
New York, NY, US
Requisition ID: 1171
Title: Automotive Copy Editor, The Arena Group (Contract)
Employment Type: Part-time, Contract / Freelance
Location: Remote USA
First Look:
The Arena Group is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented copy editor to join our team on a contract basis, focusing on the fast-paced world of automotive content. This role requires a meticulous editor who can ensure clean, accurate, and engaging copy across a wide range of automotive topics, including breaking news, reviews, and features. The ideal candidate has a deep knowledge of cars, electric vehicles, and industry trends and can provide consistent editorial oversight that enhances the readability and searchability of articles.
This is a part-time position in a freelance capacity with competitive hourly rates commensurate with experience. Our expected hourly pay rate is $30 – 40 USD per hour. We are looking for a commitment of approximately thirty hours per week, with the potential for additional hours or future full-time opportunities. Please note: Due to the volume of applications we receive, only applicants selected for consideration will be contacted.
What You’ll Do:
- Edit, proofread, and improve copy across automotive content for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to house style.
- Ensure headlines, subheadings, and article content are SEO-optimized while remaining engaging for readers.
- Work with writers to refine story angles, format, and voice, ensuring consistent quality across all outputs.
- Fact-check data and automotive references to maintain the integrity of information in each piece.
- Provide feedback and guidance to writers to improve future submissions.
- Collaborate with editorial teams to maintain a fast-paced workflow and meet daily deadlines.
What You’ll Bring:
- BA/BS degree, or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated experience in copy editing, within the automotive and/or technology space.
- A passion for cars, electric vehicles, and the evolving automotive landscape.
- Strong command of grammar, punctuation, and editorial best practices.
- Understanding of SEO principles and how they apply to automotive content.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
- Experience with content management systems (CMS) and editorial workflows.
- A positive attitude and team player mentality, leading by example to uplift and support colleagues, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.