Hybrid Social Media Assistant at Dan Pilson Auto Center Inc
Dan Pilson Auto Center Inc · Mattoon, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Junior
- Office in Mattoon
Description
Do you live and breathe social media? Are you the friend who’s always capturing the perfect photo or a viral-worthy video? If you have a passion for creating content and connecting with people online, we want you on our team!
We're looking for a creative and energetic Social Media Assistant to help us tell the stories of our seven dynamic car dealership locations. This is your chance to get hands-on experience in a fast-paced marketing environment, supporting a strategy that builds our brand, excites our audience, and drives real-world results. You'll be a key player, working directly with our Social Media Manager to bring our digital presence to life.
What You'll Do (Your Mission):
- Be Our Content Champion: Assist in planning, scheduling, and publishing engaging content across all our social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and X.
- Create Eye-Catching Visuals: Support the creation of compelling photos, short-form videos (Reels/TikToks), and graphics that showcase our inventory, highlight dealership promotions, and capture our brand's personality.
- Act as the Voice of Our Brand: Monitor all our social channels, engaging with our community by responding to comments, messages, and reviews with a friendly, professional, and helpful tone.
- Collaborate and Capture: Partner with our sales and service teams at each dealership to capture authentic content, including customer stories, behind-the-scenes moments, team highlights, and special events.
- Keep a Pulse on Performance: Help track key metrics like reach, engagement, and follower growth, providing insights to help us refine our strategy and make our content even better.
Stay Ahead of the Curve: Keep up with the latest social media trends, platform updates, and best practices to ensure our content stays fresh, relevant, and effective
The Perks of Riding with Us:
- Real-World Impact: Be part of a dynamic marketing team for one of the region's largest and most respected automotive groups.
- Creative Freedom: This isn't a cookie-cutter role. We encourage you to bring your fresh ideas to the table and help shape our content.
- Growth & Mentorship: You'll work directly with and learn from our experienced Social Media Manager and Marketing Director, gaining valuable skills for your career.
- Competitive Pay & Benefits: 15.00 per hour to start with growth opportunities.
- We value our team and offer a competitive compensation package for this part-time role.
Ready to put your creativity in the driver's seat? Apply today and help us drive the conversation online!
Requirements
What You Bring to the Team (Your Skills):
- A deep understanding of the social media landscape, especially TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a natural talent for storytelling.
- A great eye for visuals and basic photography and video editing skills. Experience with tools like Canva, CapCut, or the Adobe Creative Suite is a huge plus!
- Organization and an ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with social media scheduling tools (e.g., Meta Business Suite, Sprout Social) is preferred.
- A genuine passion for cars, powersports, marketing, or all of the above!