Global Editor-in-Chief

. Lead the overarching editorial vision, voice, and storytelling strategy for Ford From the Road across digital and physical touchpoints .

Posted 10/24/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesLead💰 $141,700 - $268,300 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the overarching editorial vision, voice, and storytelling strategy for Ford From the Road across digital and physical touchpoints
Develop strategies to accelerate Ford From the Road’s subscriber base and engagement in partnership with marketing, brand, social, dealer, and other internal Ford teams
Manage the development of content pillars and commission high-impact stories
Commission lifestyle stories on travel, sustainability, outdoor adventure, and technology
Oversee brand storytelling and ensure stories about Ford’s nameplates and customer experiences feel authentic
Provide strategic guidance for company news, translating corporate milestones and technical innovations into engaging public-facing narratives
Manage freelance contributors and collaborate with Ford’s internal creative team, photographers, and videographers
Develop and maintain a comprehensive editorial calendar balancing seasonal trends, product priorities, and evergreen storytelling
Use data and audience insights to optimize content performance and drive engagement and growth
Ensure content meets standards of journalistic integrity, visual excellence, and brand safety
Coach team members and stakeholders on storytelling excellence

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or a related field
10-plus years of experience in editorial leadership at a major lifestyle publication or premium brand-side content studio
Proven track record of managing complex editorial calendars and multi-disciplinary creative teams
Exceptional storytelling, editing, and copywriting skills with a portfolio of high-quality lifestyle content
Strong understanding of digital publishing, SEO and GEO best practices, and content distribution strategies
Experience managing freelance budgets
Top-notch organizational skills and ability to manage multiple content pillars simultaneously
Professional maturity and ability to navigate a large, complex corporate environment while maintaining a creative edge
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available
Master’s degree in Journalism (even better)
Deep passion for the automotive industry and Ford’s heritage (even better)
Experience in brand-as-publisher environments (even better)
Proficiency in high-level content analytics and audience segmentation tools (even better)

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up child care
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous vacation time
Sick/personal time
Paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day