Listings Writer - Remote (Part-time/Freelance)
Listings Writer - Remote (Part-time/Freelance)
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About you
Are you passionate about classic and specialist cars Do you have good historical and technical knowledge that allows you to write authoritatively
Were looking for a writer with a deep understanding of classic and specialist vehicles who can learn about unfamiliar topics quickly and communicate them in an enthusiastic and informed way.
Someone who can maintain technical and factual excellence ensuring that we excite and delight our customers throughout their journey with us here at Car & Classic.
About the role
Were looking for part-time writers (freelance) to write auction listings for our rapidly growing marketplace. Our Car & Classic listing writers are responsible for translating a basic set of information about cars vans bikes trucks and anything else on two or four wheels into engaging informative and concise listings.
As a listings writer at Car & Classic you will have the ability to turn basic information into a captivating listing that is technically correct and tells the story of a car in a way that makes it irresistible to bidders.
Youll need good organisational skills and the ability to identify gaps in copy and then interview owners directly to create the fullest description possible. Youll also need to fact-check and ensure everything is accurate ahead of publication.
- Writing listings from questionnaire responses submitted by the vehicle owners
- Fact-checking claims made about the vehicle and ensuring the accuracy of information
- Ability to write consistently to a word limit within the tone of voice and style guidelines
- Uploading work to our bespoke CMS
The skills attributes and experience you must have:
- A deep understanding of classic & specialist vehicles: Youve probably spent way too much time on our site already.
- Proven automotive writing chops: Youve probably written for magazines blogs or auction listings. Whatever the format you know how to make metal come alive on the page.
- The ability to distil complexity into clarity: You can take scattered information alongside technical detail and turn it into something compelling and crystal clear.
- A forensic eye for detail: Typos Never heard of them.
- Confidence talking to customers: Whether its a private seller with a barn find or a dealer with a showroom full of stock youre at ease speaking to all kinds of enthusiasts.
- A proven track record of meeting deadlines: Our auction timelines are tight youll need to deliver high-quality work fast.
The process for candidates:
We like to keep things straightforward and respectful of your time:
Initial CV Review: Well take a look at your experience and see if theres a match.
Writing Task: A short exercise so we can get a feel for your tone and style.
Agreed Output : If were both excited well agree the scope and get rolling.
Employment Type
Full Time
