Social Media Content Manager

Santa Monica, CA (On-site)

$87K/yr – $110K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive Edmunds’ social strategy and content from ideation to performance, leveraging data and on-set visuals to lead in automotive social.

  • Own the social strategy and content lifecycle from ideation to performance reporting.
  • Strong automotive/social knowledge and ability to produce standout mobile photos/videos.
  • Partner with leadership to pioneer new platforms and high-impact content.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support the Senior Director, Social in the development and execution of Edmunds’ social media strategy
  • Social media content creation, strategy and tactics, from ideation through publication to reporting performance
  • Put best practices to work in the real world: attend car launches, events, shoots and our own testing grounds to capture world-class, compelling content that can be leveraged across all our platforms
  • Use analytics and data to produce meaningful insights and optimization
  • Leverage vertical video, helping ensure we are seen as a leader in the automotive space
  • On-set stills photography to support our YouTube content, capturing eye-popping, thumb-stopping thumbnails
  • Support the Senior Director, Social in pioneering best-in-class usage of new and emerging platforms, to ensure Edmunds is seen as a class leader in the space
  • As necessary, work alongside our CarMax team to help produce industry-leading social content for our partner

Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of the social space
  • Strong knowledge of the automotive space
  • Know how to get the very best photos and video out of a smartphone
  • Ability to engage with external stakeholders and manage deliverables
  • Ability to engage with internal stakeholders, write briefs and ensure requested content meets expectations
  • Solid writing ability
  • Front of camera experience is desirable as we move to become more face-first in social

    Benefits

    • Flexible time off
    • 13 Paid Holidays
    • Comprehensive Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
    • Flexible Spending Accounts (Employees) and Health Savings Accounts (Employee and Employer Contributions)
    • 401K Plan with company matching at 100%, up to 6% of eligible salary with immediate vesting
    • Stock purchase program
    • CarMax vehicle discount
    • Up to 4 months Paid Parental Leave
    • HeartCash matches employee donations to the causes that are important to them
    • 2 Days of Paid Time Off for time to dedicate to social impact causes
    • FitCash covers a portion of gym or fitness activity fees
    • Well-being sessions
    • Employee Recognition Program
    • On-going career development opportunities
    • Pet insurance
    • Sabbatical leave
    • Education Reimbursement
    • Pre-tax spending accounts for qualified transportation expenses