Jerry is hiring: Automotive Content Editor (freelance) in New York

Overview

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Jerrys platform helps drivers care for their cars, from comparing insurance to guiding smart vehicle maintenance. Were growing our library of expert car repair and maintenance content and are looking for a detail-oriented Automotive Content Editor to uphold quality and empower millions of drivers with trustworthy guidance.

The Role

Were seeking an Automotive Content Editor to review, refine, and elevate articles written by our team of expert auto mechanic writers. Youll ensure every piece is clear, accurate, on-brand, and genuinely helpful to everyday drivers.

This is a freelance, remote role offering flexible hours with steady editorial assignments.

What Youll Do

• Edit and proofread articles (typically 8001,500 words) on car repairs, diagnostics, and maintenance, ensuring technical accuracy and readability.
• Simplify complex automotive concepts so theyre clear for non-technical readers.
• Enforce Jerrys style guide, SEO best practices, and editorial standards for consistency across all content.
• Check factual details against reputable sources and manufacturer recommendations.
• Provide constructive feedback to writers to continuously improve content quality.
• Collaborate with our editorial team to maintain our voice and help prioritize content updates.

About You

• Strong automotive knowledge: Comfortable fact-checking repair processes, maintenance intervals, and parts terminology. You might be a former mechanic, service advisor, or a long-time auto writer/editor.
• Editorial expertise: Experience editing or managing automotive content for digital publications, manuals, blogs, or consumer guides.
• Digital savvy: Familiarity with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress) and understanding of SEO fundamentals (keywords, headers, meta data).
• Excellent communicator: You can polish technical drafts into engaging, reader-friendly content.
• Detail-driven & deadline-reliable: You spot inconsistencies and ensure every piece is accurate and complete, always meeting deadlines.

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive pay, depending on your editorial experience and technical depth
• Flexible remote work take on projects that fit your schedule.
• Opportunity to shape content that reaches millions of drivers and helps Jerry remain a trusted resource in automotive care.

How To Apply

Please submit:

• Your resume
• 3 editing or writing samples showcasing your automotive expertise, preferably focused on repair, maintenance, or technical topics.

We appreciate your interest and application; only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

Jerry.ai is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, reproductive health decisions or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by applicable laws. Jerry.ai is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@jerry.ai.

The successful candidates starting pay will fall within the pay range listed on this job posting, determined by factors including skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Ranges are market-dependent and may be modified in the future. In addition to base salary, compensation may include opportunities for equity grants. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to regular employees, including health, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401(K) with employer matching, and wellness benefits; some benefits may not apply to part-time, contract, or freelance roles.

About Jerry.ai

Jerry.ai is Americas first and only super app to radically simplify car ownership. We are redefining how people manage owning a car. From car insurance and financing to maintenance and safety, Jerry.ai does it all. We are the #1 rated and most downloaded app in our category with a 4.7 star rating in the App Store. We have more than 5 million customers. Jerry.ai was founded in 2017 and has raised more than $240 million in financing. Join our team and work with passionate, curious, egoless people who love solving real-world problems.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Freelance

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Software Development

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