Guessing Headlights is hiring freelance auto news writers.

If you follow the U.S. auto industry, keep up with what’s trending on TikTok, Reddit, X, and Instagram, and can explain car news with clarity and humor, we want to hear from you.

Remote • $21–$26/hr

---

Hiring: Freelance Automotive Trending News Writers

Location: Remote (Worldwide applicants welcome)
Position Type: Freelance (Ongoing assignments, opportunity for advancement)
Compensation: $21–$26 per hour, plus performance bonuses

About Guessing Headlights

Guessing Headlights is an automotive and lifestyle publication built for enthusiasts and everyday drivers alike. We cover the full spectrum of car culture, from classic muscle and restoration stories to industry trends, viral automotive news, trucks, off-road, EVs, and the lifestyle that surrounds car ownership and travel.

Our voice is informed but approachable, passionate but inclusive. We aim to make automotive topics accessible, engaging, and sometimes funny, without gatekeeping or unnecessary jargon.

About the Role

We’re looking for freelance writers who can cover automotive news and trending topics with clarity, personality, and insight. This role is ideal for writers who follow the industry closely and understand what’s gaining traction across social platforms and enthusiast communities.

You should be comfortable breaking down complex topics, whether it’s pricing trends, policy changes, reliability debates, or new vehicle launches, into content that’s engaging and easy to understand.

This is a remote freelance position with consistent weekly work available for reliable contributors.

Responsibilities

• Write automotive news, trend pieces, and analysis articles
• Monitor trending automotive topics across platforms such as TikTok, Reddit, X, Instagram, and enthusiast forums
• Pitch timely story ideas based on emerging trends and conversations
• Break down complex automotive or industry topics in a clear, reader-friendly way
• Maintain a balanced, non-partisan tone when covering policy, regulations, or industry controversies
• Craft engaging headlines and introductions that capture readers’ interest
• Conduct research and fact-checking to ensure accuracy

Requirements

• Strong understanding of the U.S. automotive industry (manufacturers, trucks, pricing trends, enthusiast culture, reliability debates, etc.)
• Ability to identify and explain trending automotive topics
• Writing style that is engaging, witty, and conversational when appropriate
• Ability to explain technical or industry topics in plain English
• Awareness of social media trends and online car culture
• Reliable communication and ability to meet deadlines
• Published writing samples (automotive preferred)

Note: Applicants do not need to be located in the United States, but familiarity with the U.S. auto market is important.

Bonus Skills (Not Required)

• Experience writing for digital media or high-traffic websites
• Familiarity with SEO and headline writing
• Knowledge of automotive history or enthusiast communities
• Experience covering viral or social-driven stories

Editorial Standards

Guessing Headlights is committed to authentic, high-quality journalism and storytelling. All contributors must produce original, human-written content and follow our editorial standards and contributor guidelines.

How to Apply

Email [click apply] with:

• A short introduction
• Links to 3–5 writing samples (automotive preferred)
• A brief note about what automotive topics you enjoy covering

If you enjoy writing about cars, trucks, trends, and the culture around them, and you have a good sense of what enthusiasts are talking about online, we’d love to hear from you.

---

☀️ To apply to this role, click the big purple "Apply" button on this page. If the pop-up is a profile or an email draft, send them a message per any requirements above. Otherwise, fill out the attached form.

‼️ If the apply button is not responding to clicks, check that you have pop-ups enabled for this site.

⚠️ Please DO NOT APPLY if you cannot demonstrate relevant experience in the key areas listed above or meet the location requirements. 

🔗 The original poster’s LinkedIn profile is hyperlinked somewhere in this listing. If you can't find any links, you’re likely viewing a scraped or unauthorized copy or there isn't one available for this job.

📢 Note that we are not affiliated with this brand or company. To support us, kindly let the recruiter know you found this job on CaveJobs.

🎉 Got hired through this board? Let us know!