Automotive Content Creator & Editor

Automotive Content Creator & Editor Join Our Team We usually respond within two weeks Cazoo, is the ultimate destination for car enthusiasts and buyers alike! As a leader in the market, we pride ourselves on providing unparalleled search tools, expert car guides, insightful reviews, and a comprehensive vehicle price guide. Our mission is simple: to empower buyers to find their perfect car efficiently and with confidence, while also helping automotive retailers reach millions of eager buyers. At Cazoo, you'll be part of a team that's revolutionising the way people buy and sell cars. If you're ready to drive your career forward in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, Cazoo is the place for you. Join us and be a part of shaping the future of automotive retail! The Role Most car content in the UK sounds the same: safe, same, written to please a brand guideline rather than a reader. We want someone who'd rather build something with a point of view than manage a content calendar. You'll be the voice and the face of Cazoo's automotive content, writing everything from SEO hubs to press commentary, making video for TikTok and YouTube, and appearing on camera as our automotive expert. You'll work with agencies, creators and production partners, but the editorial standard is entirely yours to set. If you're happiest pitching the bold idea and then actually making it, you'll like it here. Reports To: Head of Marketing Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (6 months) Location: Richmond UK, Hybrid What you'll do Video & social: Own automotive video end to end, concept, brief, production, sign-off, then hand off to the Social Media Manager for publishing and analysis Create story-led content with real cultural relevance, not brand-safe filler Lead platform-first ideas for TikTok and YouTube that build communities people actually want to follow, not just fill a schedule Give creative direction on edits, visuals, music and animation, and sign off on quality Build content-led campaigns with one clear narrative running across every platform Appear on camera as Cazoo's automotive expert Work with new car OEMs and our commercial team to create review content Get out to automotive events and shows to capture what's actually relevant, brief the bigger shoots, write the scripts, shape the core idea Written content & SEO : Write as Cazoo's named automotive expert across SEO landing pages, blogs, website copy, social, press, email and campaign materials Own the Cazoo blog and content hubs: strategy, articles, templates, uploads, structure, and measuring what's actually working Build genuine editorial authority under your own byline Run keyword research with our Senior SEO Manager and help prioritise search pages on the roadmap Use AI tools like Jasper to speed up drafting, without letting quality or voice slip Optimise for AI search and answer engines, so Cazoo is the source cited when someone asks an assistant what to trust Keep content current across SEO, blog, competitions and press pages on Cazoo.co.uk and dealer sites Build automotive conversation on Reddit and other social channels Produce case studies, testimonials and social-first content for dealers and partners Bring commercial stories to life through strong storytelling, you're the internal champion for what content is doing and why it matters Brand voice & external profile: Be Cazoo's public automotive voice with our PR agency: press comment, interviews, broadcast Shape press releases and their supporting web content Advise on monthly press activity so campaigns stay sharp, relevant and accurate Stay ahead of automotive trends and tech, so our content leads instead of catching up Performance & craft: Use performance data to work out what's landing and feed it straight back into the next brief Support teams across the business with copywriting and creative briefs for launches and campaigns Keep the content engine organised, assets ready to move fast, always Test and adopt new AI tools where they genuinely improve the work Guard the brand voice and editorial standard across everything we publish, no exceptions What you'll bring Essential: Demonstrable experience in automotive journalism, content, editing or similar Strong command of automotive terminology, vehicle specs and current industry trends A portfolio of published automotive work, with excellent writing, editing and storytelling Confident and credible on camera Working knowledge of SEO (and emerging GEO), CMS platforms, and basic photo/video editing A fearless self-starter who pitches boldly and isn't precious about ideas that don't land Able to run multiple projects to deadline, independently and collaboratively Experience at an automotive marketplace, dealer group, media outlet or car brand A track record producing short-form social content that actually gets watched Knowledge of EVs, emerging automotive tech, and how car buying and selling actually works You'll thrive here if you: Are ideas-led, not budget-led, you know how to make a simple idea land hard Take ownership without waiting for permission Can defend your ideas just as hard as you're willing to kill them when the data says so Write copy that sounds human, confident and challenger — never corporate Juggle multiple formats and deadlines without dropping quality Are genuinely plugged into what people actually watch, share and talk about Perks & Benefits Here’s how we back you: Financials 💰 We offer an annual bonus scheme or commission plans for our Commercial team. We more than match your commitment to your pension, so when you contribute 6% , we put in 9%, taking your total up to 15% of your base salary. Quarterly value-led awards with generous cash prizes. Referral Bonus: Recommend a colleague, get £2,000. Work-Life 🏖️ 25 days (plus bank holidays) Hybrid role, based in our Richmond office Family Enhanced leave after 6 months of service: Maternity/Pregnant Parent Leave: 20 weeks at 100% pay,. Paternity/Non-birth Parent Leave: 12 weeks at 100% pay. Volunteer Days: We offer 2 volunteer days a year so you can help out wherever matters to you. Health & Peace of Mind 🏩 Comprehensive cover so you (and your favourite people) have the care you need. AXA Private Healthcare: High-level coverage for you, partners, and dependents—including pre-existing conditions. Bupa Dental: Level 2 coverage for cashback on preventative, restorative and emergency care. Private GP: 24/7 digital access via Help@Hand. Income Protection: 13 weeks of sick pay, before going onto Long term Illness cover with Canada Life Life Assurance: 4x basic salary covered by Unum. Specialist Support: Free counseling and menopause/fertility support via Peppy. Your Growth 🌱 We hired you for your talent, and we’re committed to helping you expand it. Learning budget and continuous development opportunities. Every manager has a dedicated budget for your specific role development. The Extras 🔍 Your choice of a MacBook or Windows laptop. Perks@Work: Discounts at over 30,000 retailers and entertainment venues. Annual conference with top tier industry guest speakers. Past guests include names like Matthew Syed and Damian Hughes. Whether it’s our Summer bash or the annual festive party, we make sure we take the time to bring everyone together and celebrate in style. Free food & drinks in the office. We’re proud partners of Brentford FC, and we share the rewards with you. From tickets to matches to the bucket-list opportunity to actually play on the pitch yourself, we bring you closer to the action. Diversity & Inclusion at Cazoo The best ideas come from people with different backgrounds, experiences and ways of thinking. At Cazoo we are a place where people feel comfortable speaking up, contributing and growing. Bring your perspective. Bring your experience. Be yourself. Department Marketing Locations Richmond upon Thames Remote status Hybrid MOTORS/Cazoo Cazoo