Auto Mechanic Writer (Freelance)

Job Description:

About Jerry

Jerry is revolutionizing how drivers care for their cars. From instantly comparing car insurance to guiding smart vehicle maintenance, we help over 4 million users save time and money on car ownership. As we expand our library of expert car repair and maintenance content, we’re seeking knowledgeable automotive writers to join us in building trust and empowering millions of drivers.

The Role

We’re hiring an Auto Mechanic Writer to produce clear, accurate, and engaging articles on a range of car repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance topics. This is a freelance, remote opportunity, offering flexible hours with consistent assignments.

You’ll break down complex mechanical concepts into friendly, actionable guidance, ensuring car owners can make smart, confident decisions.

What You’ll Do

• Research and write well-structured articles (typically 800–1,500 words) on repairs, part replacements, common vehicle problems, and maintenance schedules.

• Create content that’s accurate, easy to understand, and aligned with SEO best practices and Jerry’s style guide.

• Use reputable automotive sources, manufacturer recommendations, and your own expertise to ensure high factual standards.

• Deliver ~5 new articles per week (or update 10 existing articles per week), or adjust volume based on your availability.

• Collaborate with our editorial team on outlines, revisions, and publishing workflows via CMS (WordPress or similar).

About You

• Automotive expertise: ASE-certified mechanic or equivalent extensive hands-on experience with diagnostics and repairs.

• Writing background: Experience with writing or editing automotive content for blogs, magazines, manuals, or service websites.

• Content tools: Familiarity with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress) and basic SEO concepts (keywords, headers, meta descriptions).

• Excellent communicator: Ability to simplify technical topics and write with a clear, consumer-friendly voice.

• Detail-oriented & deadline-driven: You fact-check thoroughly and consistently meet agreed-upon timelines.

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive pay

• Flexible workload: take on projects that fit your schedule.

• A chance to shape content that reaches millions of drivers and solidifies Jerry as the go-to source for smart car care.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Your resume

• 3 writing samples highlighting your automotive expertise, preferably focused on repair and maintenance topics

We look forward to partnering with passionate experts who want to make car ownership easier and smarter for everyone!

While we appreciate your interest and application, only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

Jerry.ai is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, reproductive health decisions or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

Jerry.ai is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@jerry.ai

The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the pay range listed on this job posting, determined based on job-related factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Ranges are market-dependent and may be modified in the future. In addition to base salary, the compensation may include opportunities for equity grants.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to regular employees, including health, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401(K) plan with employer matching, and wellness benefits, among others. Equity opportunities may also be part of your total rewards package. Part-time, contract, or freelance roles may not be eligible for certain benefits.

About Jerry.ai:

Jerry.ai is America’s first and only super app to radically simplify car ownership. We are redefining how people manage owning a car, one of their most expensive and time-consuming assets. 

Backed by artificial intelligence and machine learning, Jerry.ai simplifies and automates owning and maintaining a car while providing personalized services for all car owners' needs. We spend every day innovating and improving our AI-powered app to provide the best possible experience for our customers. From car insurance and financing to maintenance and safety, Jerry.ai does it all.

We are the #1 rated and most downloaded app in our category with a 4.7 star rating in the App Store. We have more than 5 million customers — and we’re just getting started. 

Jerry.ai was founded in 2017 by serial entrepreneurs and has raised more than $240 million in financing.

Join our team and work with passionate, curious and egoless people who love solving real-world problems. Help us build a revolutionary product that’s disrupting a massive market.