Associate Editor, Hagerty Media

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Hagerty is a company builtby drivers fordrivers. We put our members at the center of everything wedo andare dedicated to making it easier and more enjoyable for enthusiasts to drive and celebrate the machines they to be the worlds largest insurer of collectible andenthusiastvehicles and are home to the Hagerty Drivers Club the worlds largest car club. Our Marketplace business presents live and digital sales across the U.S. and Europe we hosta number ofdriving events and concours and ouraward-winningautomotive journalists produce the most popular car magazine globally alongside internationally awarded to Never Stop Driving.Ready to get in the drivers seat Join us!

As an Associate Editor Hagerty Media youre a utility infielder. This is not a job for someone who wants to specialize. We need someone who can write a sharp story organize a photo shoot drive a collector car to a location run down a lead fact-check a feature and pitch three good ideas in the same week. Sometimes in the same day. The role sits within Hagertys editorial operation serving the magazine digital platforms video and whatever else we dream up next. The work is varied by design and that variety is the point. One week you might be researching the history of a forgotten muscle car. The next you might be on a plane to cover an auction coordinate a desert photo shoot or track down the one person in the world who knows the most about a 1967 Camaro Z/28. If doing a bunch of genuinely different things sounds like a burden this is not your job. If it sounds like the job youve always wanted keep reading.

What youll do

• Writing: everything from photo captions to small Web features to new- and old-car reviews. And more.
• Project management: magazine stories and sections require trail-bossing a complex set of logistical and creative skills.
• Ideation: Be ready to pitch ideas on multiple fronts.
• Locate and recruit privately owned cars for magazine stories and photo shoots.
• Conduct photo and informational research.
• Collaboration: This is essential to what we do. Media products are the result of brainstorming strategizing debate and decision-making. Youll hone your skills on all these fronts.
• Database management: stories photos and other media assets have to be rigorously curated and categorized.
• Magazine section management: curate organize ideate and execute specific sections of the print magazine under the tutelage of senior editorial staff collaborating closely with contributing writers photographers illustrators and other members of Hagerty media and Valuation staff.

This might describe you

• Genuine car enthusiasm not a passing interest a real obsession.
• Strong writing skills across multiple formats including features web social and captions.
• Good ideas and the confidence to pitch them.
• Organizational ability you can manage logistics without being reminded.
• Self-starter mentality you figure things out rather than waiting to be told.
• Curiosity that extends beyond cars history culture people business.
• Comfort working across platforms and formats.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly.
• Valid drivers license and comfort driving a wide range of vehicles including high-value collector cars.

Over and above

• Prior experience in journalism photography research editorial assistance or a related media role.
• Hands-on experience working in or around the automotive industry collector car world or enthusiast media.
• Familiarity with how editorial operations actually function from pitch to publication.
• Exceptional talent and demonstrated versatility across editorial formats will be considered in lieu of traditional experience.

Other things to note

• This role requires regular travel. You will be on the road.
• This role is based in Ann Arbor MI. Team members are expected to work onsite at our Ann Arbor office a minimum of three days per week.
• Familiarity with public company requirements including Sarbanes Oxley and key regulations if applicable. For SOX compliant roles responsible for designing executing and documenting internal controls where they have been identified as owners to prevent errors in financial reporting processes and business operations. Including attestation to the completeness accuracy and compliance of all financial reporting data where applicable.

If you reside in the following jurisdictions: Illinois Colorado California District of Columbia Hawaii Maryland Minnesota Nevada New York or Jersey City New Jersey Cincinnati or Toledo Ohio Rhode Island Washington British Columbia Canada please emailfor compensation comprehensive benefits and the perks that set us apart.

At Hagerty we share the road. We are an inclusive automotive community where all are welcomedvaluedand belong regardless of race gender age or car preference. We are united by our shared passion for driving our commitment to preserve car culture for futuregenerationsand our desire to make a positive impactinthe world.

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If you like wild growth and working with happy enthusiastic over-achievers youll enjoy your career with us!