[Hiring] Managing Editor @Cox Enterprises

Role Description

This position is remote/work from home and can be located anywhere within the United States.

Cox Automotive is currently looking for a Managing Editor to join our team. This is a remote, work-from-home position.

We’re redefining automotive journalism - and we need a strategic leader to help drive that change. You’ll shape how millions of car shoppers engage with trusted brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book. This is your chance to build the newsroom of the future. This role will be assigned to a specific segment, such as luxury, compact/full-size, entry-level and high-end luxury, or midsize/subcompact vehicles.

This role is built on ownership. You’ll own editorial calendars, drive innovation in storytelling formats, and ensure every piece of content is grounded in data and audience insight.

AI is your co-pilot. You’ll champion the use of AI tools to enhance speed, accuracy, and creativity - without compromising editorial integrity.

You’ll grow our influence. From cultivating sources to expanding our press fleet program, you’ll help ensure our expertise remains best-in-class.

This is a leadership role. You’ll model resilience, curiosity, and adaptability—guiding your team through change and growth in a dynamic, digital-first newsroom.

How We Work:

• Editor-First AI: AI supports, never replaces, human creativity.
• Smart Brevity: We write to be read - fast, clear, and useful.
• Extreme Ownership: Everyone leads. Everyone grows.
• Multimedia-First: Every story is visual, interactive, and dynamic.

What You’ll Do

• Lead by Example
  • Model resilience, curiosity, and adaptability.
  • Model extreme ownership.
  • Model personal growth and development.
• Own Your Space
  • Lead a team of journalists to create fast, clear, multimedia-first content.
  • Own editorial calendars and ensure content aligns with audience needs.
  • Innovate with new formats, platforms, and storytelling techniques.
• Measure What Matters
  • Drive adoption of AI tools that enhance speed, accuracy, and insight.
  • Use data to guide decisions and improve performance.
  • Grow our press fleet program to ensure our expertise remains best-in-class.
• Grow the Brand
  • Build your professional social presence.
  • Cultivate sources and access that elevate our reporting.
  • Contribute to audience growth and retention goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline and 6 years of relevant experience with at least 1 year of experience in people management role.
• Proven success leading editorial teams through change.
• Advanced storytelling, editing, and multimedia skills.
• Strong proficiency with AI tools, digital platforms, and publishing technology.
• Clear communicator with a bias for action.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset.
• Skilled in analytical thinking, business acumen, customer focus, effective presentations, and project administration and management.
• Skilled at building positive relationships, driving innovation, focusing on execution, guiding team success, and leading with vision.

Requirements

• Travel: 15% (travel could be for 2-3 days and include overnights).

Benefits

• A competitive salary and top-notch bonus/incentive plans.
• Exceptional work-life balance, flexible time-off policies and accommodating work schedules.
• Comprehensive healthcare, with multiple options for individuals and families.
• Generous 401(k) retirement plans with company match.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Inclusive parental leave policies, plus comprehensive fertility coverage and adoption assistance.
• Extra perks like pet insurance, employee discounts and much more.