Job Title: Social Media & SEO Associate
Location: Remote
Department: Marketing
About Gearhead Engines:
Gearhead Engines is a leading national supplier of remanufactured engines, transmissions, transfer cases, and differentials. We’re a fast-paced, growth-focused company serving both retail customers and automotive shops nationwide.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Social Media & SEO Associate to help execute day-to-day digital marketing tasks and support our lead generation goals.
Responsibilities:
Social Media Support:
- Assist in planning and scheduling organic social media posts (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube)
- Monitor engagement and respond to basic customer comments/messages
- Create social graphics (using Canva or similar tools)
- Pull monthly performance reports from each platform
- Research and recommend new social content ideas based on trends and engagement
SEO Support:
- Conduct basic keyword research using tools like Google Keyword Planner or SEMrush
- Optimize website metadata (title tags, meta descriptions) under supervision
- Assist with updating and publishing blog content
- Help with image optimization (alt tags, compression)
- Conduct competitor SEO research
- Generate and format monthly SEO performance reports
General Marketing Support:
- Assist in tracking Google Analytics and Google Search Console performance
- Help upload and QA new web content
- Support other digital marketing tasks as needed
Skills & Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of experience in digital marketing, SEO, or social media (agency or in-house)
- Familiarity with SEO tools like Google Search Console, Google Analytics, SEMrush, or Ahrefs (preferred)
- Familiarity with social scheduling tools (ex: Hootsuite, Buffer, Meta Business Suite)
- Strong graphic design skills (Canva, Adobe, or similar)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent written communication skills
- Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks at once
Bonus Points For:
- Experience working in the automotive industry or with automotive brands
- WordPress or CMS experience
- Experience with email marketing platforms (ex: Mailchimp, Constant Contact)
- Experience with Zendesk
Compensation:
- Salary DOE (Dependent on Experience)
- Potential for growth and advancement within the marketing team
Please submit resume & cover letter to:
Paul Pimental:
pacpimental@LKQCORP.com