Freelance Writer / Reporter

Date Posted	April 19, 2024
Industry	Magazines / Publishing
Specialty	Other
Required Education	Bachelor's Degree
Job Status	Freelance

Description:

Join Our Team: Autobody News Seeks Automotive Repair Reporters.

Autobody News is on the lookout for passionate and experienced writers to join our dedicated team. Since our inception in 1982 by a visionary body shop owner in Southern California, Autobody News has been at the forefront of automotive repair media. Today, we stand as a leading source of news with five monthly regional magazine print editions covering the entire US, and a dynamic digital presence, including e-mail newsletters, podcasts, videos, and extensive website content. Known for our dependable and insightful blend of regional and national news, we serve industry professionals with in-depth guides and resources, marking our place as the go-to hub for the collision repair industry.

Why Join Us? Join Autobody News as we accelerate into the future under transformative new leadership. We're looking for a regional writer to be our “boots on the ground” in your region to ensure we’re covering the important industry developments across the country.

Hiring for these Regions:

• West
• Midwest
• Northeast
• Southeast

Your Role:

As a Regional Writer for the states in your region, you'll dive deep into the heart of the collision repair industry, uncovering the news, trends, challenges, and opportunities that shape its future. Your focus will be on industry associations, body shop acquisitions, legislation, new technology, and more. Your work will contribute to our mission of providing essential, unique, and insightful content that our readers can't find anywhere else, making Autobody News an indispensable resource for industry professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Approximately 4 pieces of exclusive and original reporting will be expected monthly, ranging in size and scope, with photos.

• Conduct in-depth interviews with association leaders, government officials, MSO executives, and other sources. 

• Will occasionally cover regional meetings and events, but most stories will be produced remotely via interview.

What We're Looking For:

Demonstrated experience in journalism and content creation within the automotive or related sectors.

A knack for understanding what is relevant to the industry, uncovering exclusive stories and delivering insightful analyses.

Strong interviewing skills and the ability to source information from key industry players.

The ability to write compelling, clear, and accurate stories that engages a specialized audience.

A self-starter with a collaborative spirit who can thrive in a remote environment.

A reporter who is internally driven by writing the absolute best coverage of a given story or topic.

Why Autobody News?

Be part of a reputable and growing media company dedicated to the collision repair industry.

Work with a team of passionate professionals committed to excellence and innovation.

Enjoy the flexibility of a freelancer arrangement while building your portfolio with high-quality, impactful stories.

To Apply:

Please send your resume, a brief bio, and 5 writing samples that showcase your ability to unearth and report on significant business stories to aandrews@autobodynews.com . Include your proposed coverage strategy for your region and why you believe you're the perfect candidate for this role.

Autobody News is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We look forward to discovering how your talents and passion for the automotive collision industry can contribute to our team!