Job Title: Social Media & Content Marketing 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 creative, detail-oriented, and proactive Social Media & Content Marketing Associate to take the lead on growing and managing our brand presence across all social platforms while supporting broader digital marketing initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Social Media Management (Primary Focus):
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Plan, create, and schedule engaging organic social media content (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube)
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Develop and manage a monthly social content calendar aligned with promotions, products, and brand voice
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Create social graphics using Canva (or similar tools) and write engaging, on-brand post copy
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Monitor social channels daily for comments, messages, and engagement opportunities
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Respond to basic customer inquiries or route them to the appropriate department (Sales, Support)
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Track and report monthly performance metrics across all social platforms
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Stay on top of social media trends and competitor activity to suggest new content ideas and engagement strategies
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Coordinate with the sales and customer service teams for timely promotions and campaign support
Content Support:
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Assist with light blog content writing and publishing (WordPress or similar CMS)
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Support reputation management efforts by helping respond to online reviews and customer comments
Light SEO Support (Secondary Responsibility):
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Conduct basic keyword research
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Assist in optimizing blog posts and product descriptions for SEO (meta tags, alt text, etc.)
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Help pull monthly SEO performance data
Skills & Qualifications:
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1–2 years of professional social media management experience (in-house or agency)
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Strong graphic design skills using Canva, Adobe Spark, or similar tools
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Excellent written communication with the ability to write for brand voice
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Familiarity with social scheduling tools (ex: Hootsuite, Meta Business Suite, or Buffer)
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Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and campaigns at once
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Proactive and eager to learn new marketing strategies
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Comfortable reporting daily/weekly accomplishments and tracking performance metrics
Bonus Points For:
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Experience in the automotive industry or with parts/service businesses
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Basic SEO knowledge (Google Search Console, Google Analytics, etc.)
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WordPress or CMS experience
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Email marketing or Zendesk knowledge
Compensation:
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Salary DOE (Dependent on Experience)
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Opportunity for growth and advancement within the marketing team
Please submit resume & cover letter to:
Paul Pimental:
pacpimental@LKQCORP.com