Principal Associate

Plano 6 (31066), United States of America, Plano, Texas

Principal Associate, Managing Editor (Auto Finance)

Are you passionate about why your neighbor should use Top Tier gasoline? Do you understand the difference between ventilated and cooled seats? Capital One is seeking a Principal Associate - Managing Editor to take our successful Auto Learning Center to the next level as we continue toward our aim of being the preeminent destination website for every stage of the automotive ownership journey.

You’ll lead a team of seasoned editors and help coordinate the efforts of scores of contributors across several agencies, all in pursuit of SEO and awareness goals. You’ll be responsible for ensuring content adheres to our established standards and guidelines, and for communicating qualitative issues with appropriate points of contact. Ultimately, you’ll help establish Capital One’s Auto Learning Center as a go-to source for everyone from enthusiasts to in-market consumers.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Be a leader of people first

• Brainstorm and refine Ideas

• Perform content KW research as-needed

• Feature article editing

• Liaise with our contributing agencies to ensure continuous qualitative feedback

• Assist with strategic planning for vehicle and lifestyle content

• Help develop a robust content calendar and drive relevant content ideas

• Ensure continual publication of editorial content

Ideal Candidate/Additional Skills that will help you be successful:

• A professional understanding of SEO principles

• Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously

• Strong project management skills, including excellent follow-up skills

• Proven ownership mentality

• Passionate about educational automotive content

• Experience creating multiple content types intended for different audiences and different channels

• Meticulous attention to detail

• Demonstrated ability to drive results in a cross-functional environment

• Degree in journalism, communications or related field

• Ability to cut through jargon to ensure complex automotive concepts translate to laypeople

• Lifelong passion for automotive

Basic Qualifications: 

• At least 3 years of writing and editing as part of an editorial staff at an automotive company (such as, Edmunds, Kelly Blue Book, Hearst Auto, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelors Degree or MBA

• 5+ years of writing and editing as part of an editorial staff at an automotive company (such as, Edmunds, Kelly Blue Book, Hearst Auto, etc.)

• 1+ years agency experience working on automotive accounts at an automotive company or automotive adjacent companies

• 2+ years of leadership or management experience

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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