Matt Degen

Senior Editor @Cox Automotive Inc.

CA, US

In my role at Kelley Blue Book and Autotrader, I test-drive and review new cars, all with the objective of empowering consumers to choose the best vehicle for their needs. The Swiss Army Knife of the Editorial team, I write, edit, and shoot photos and video for all of our multimedia platforms, including social. I also serve as a media spokesperson, assist with car-to-car filming, and help lead a team of copy editors.In my decade-plus with Cox Automotive, I have:• Written and edited thousands of articles for Kelley Blue Book and Autotrader, including car reviews, news, features, and advice content. • Become one of the nation’s leading experts on the automotive industry and car shopping, appearing in The New York Times, CNN, The Associated Press, Automotive News, and countless others. • Created multimedia content for social channels, shooting photos/videos, and appearing in KBB videos. • Spearheaded KBB’s flagship Best Buy Awards• Established Editorial Style Guide• Created features such as Audio Road Test reviews• Ensured the accuracy of thousands of articles and pieces of content