Principal Associate, Content Editor

Overview Principal Associate, Content Editor

Capital One Auto is seeking a Principal Associate, Content Editor for its Auto Navigator product. In this dynamic, fast-paced environment, you will create editorial content for publication to our Auto Learning Center, as well as other areas of the Auto Navigator platform. Opportunities to author articles for our off-platform content distribution pipeline may also be available.

The ideal candidate does not just execute tasks; they define content intent, proactively identify gaps, and take full ownership, from initial data-backed hypothesis to final publication. Responsibilities include ensuring all content adheres to our established standards and guidelines. Writing, line editing, fact-checking, image prep, and utilization of our SEO/GEO tools will be part of your daily routine. 

What you’ll do:

• Proactively identify and validate content opportunities through competitive analysis and user insights

• Develop authoritative articles rooted in proprietary data

• Partner with our content agencies to ensure continuous qualitative feedback on deliverables

• Use data and consumer intent to drive editorial roadmaps

What you should bring to this role:

• A 'Content Strategist' mindset: You can advocate for the why behind your editorial choices

• Proven experience in managing the end-to-end editorial lifecycle—balancing creative ambition with data-driven performance metrics 

• Strong organizational skills and experience establishing priority order to various workstreams 

• A professional understanding of SEO/GEO principles and experience with related tools including Google Search Console, Google Analytics, and GEO measurement tools

• Experience editing multiple content types 

• Talent for translating complex automotive mechanical and technology concepts for the average car shopper

• Enthusiasm for AI workstreams

• Meticulous attention to detail

• Experience with digital photography and Adobe Photoshop

Basic Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification 

• At least 3 years of writing and editing as part of an editorial staff at a media outlet or content production company

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree in journalism, communications or related field

• 5+ years of writing and editing as part of an editorial staff at an automotive media outlet 

• 1+ year of experience working on automotive agency accounts or automotive companies

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

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

Plano, TX: $109,900 - $125,400 for Principal Associate, Marketing

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital 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 (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 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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