Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Marketing

Brand Marketing Manager

Manager - Non People LeaderCan work remotely anywhere in the specified country

Yes, 50% of the time

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $99,000.00 - $165,000.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Cox Automotive is currently looking for a Lead, Editorial Innovation to join our team.  This is a remote, work-from-home position. 

The Role: 

Step into the future of automotive media as a true catalyst for transformation.  As our Lead, Editorial Innovation, you'll serve as a change evangelist, championing innovative practices that redefine how our newsroom operates.  Leveraging your deep expertise in digital publishing technology and mastery of content creation workflows, you will lead the adoption of cutting-edge tools and approaches.  Your vision and hands-on experience will empower our team to produce smarter, faster, and more engaging content across dynamic platforms - igniting a culture of forward-thinking editorial excellence. 

How We Work: 

• Editor-First AI: AI supports, never replaces, human creativity. 

• Smart Brevity: We write to be read - fast, clear, and useful. 

• Extreme Ownership: Everyone leads.  Everyone grows. 

• Multimedia-First: Every story is visual, interactive, and dynamic. 

Responsibilities: 

Own the Editorial Tech Strategy 

• Own and evolve our editorial tech stack (WordPress, Adobe, Bynder, Monday.com). 

• Integrate AI and automation tools into existing editorial workflows.  

• Identify and implement tools that reduce cycle time and boost quality. 

Drive Innovation 

• Pioneer the adoption of emerging technologies to enhance editorial workflows and storytelling capabilities. 

• Champion a culture of experimentation by piloting novel tools, platforms, and approaches to content creation. 

• Collaborate across teams to identify process bottlenecks and introduce solutions that streamline production and amplify impact. 

• Continuously assess industry best practices and competitor strategies to ensure our editorial tech remains ahead of the curve. 

• Lead ideation sessions and innovation workshops, empowering colleagues to contribute transformative ideas and drive continuous improvement. 

Support the Newsroom 

• Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for a newsroom of approximately 30 journalists, ensuring their technological needs are met swiftly and effectively. 

• Facilitate ongoing training, onboarding, and upskilling in editorial tools and workflows to empower journalists to work efficiently and confidently. 

• Proactively troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, minimizing disruptions and maintaining momentum across all editorial projects. 

• Build strong partnerships with Product, Engineering, and SEO teams to anticipate newsroom requirements and deliver integrated, forward-thinking solutions. 

• Continuously seek feedback from newsroom staff to refine processes, drive adoption of new technologies, and enhance day-to-day operations. 

Measure What Matters 

• Monitor trends and integrate them into your work. 

• Use analytics and AI to guide the roadmap. 

• Track KPIs: audience growth, engagement, content velocity. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline and 6 years’ experience in a related field.  The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 4 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience; or 10 years’ experience in a related field. 

• Strong AI proficiency and curiosity about AI and its future. 

• Advanced feature writing and backlog management skills. 

• Advanced Proficiency with digital platforms, and publishing technology. 

• Lean/Agile mindset and continuous improvement focus. 

• Clear communicator with a bias for action.  

• Curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset. 

• Skilled in analytical thinking, consulting, data gathering and reporting, effective presentations and managing multiple priorities. 

• Skilled in collaborating with intent, driving innovation, engaging others, focusing on execution and striving for excellence. 

• Requires up to 50% travel, which may include international destinations.

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

 

 

Application Deadline: 08/20/2025