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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