Social Media Specialist

ABOUT US:

Dealer Inspire (DI) is a leading disruptor in the automotive industry through our innovative culture, legendary service, and kick-ass website, technology, and marketing solutions. Our mission is to future-proof local dealerships by building the essential, mobile-first platform that makes automotive retail faster, easier, and smarter for both shoppers and dealers. Headquartered in Naperville, IL, our team of nearly 600 work friends are spread across the United States and Canada, pushing the boundaries and getting **** done every day, together.

DI offers an inclusive environment that celebrates collaboration and thinking differently to solve the challenges our clients face. Our shared success continues to lead to rapid growth and positive change, which opens up opportunities to advance your career to the next level by working with passionate, creative people across skill sets. If you want to be challenged, learn every day, and work as a team with some of the best in the industry, we want to meet you. Apply today!

Dealer Inspire is a CARS brand. CARS includes the following brands: Cars.com, Dealer Inspire, DealerRater, FUEL, CreditIQ and Accu-Trade. Want to learn more? Check us out here!

Job Description

We are currently looking for a full-time social media specialist to join our social media team. The social media specialist will be responsible for posting on behalf of our clients on a variety of social platforms--including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google Posts, and Pinterest, while regularly reporting insights gained from social media monitoring to the social media manager and also developing, implementing and managing a social media strategy for assigned clients.

The right candidate will be able to follow directions when it comes to established writing and publishing processes, and should be eager to learn and advance their knowledge of social media management best practices. The social media specialist will also be responsible for social content scheduling, working with clients to understand and replicate their voice, as well as maintaining and defining important social media KPIs. 

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Implement social media strategies for multiple clients that build brand awareness, generate website traffic, and create conversation

• Creation of content which meets customer standards  

• Develop and deliver social media optimization

• Stay current with social media trends and best practices. 

• Research opportunities for new social marketing platforms and select adapt current process to fit client needs

• Plan and create content plans for clients on a monthly basis

• Creating and managing monthly reporting

• Meet with clients and internal teams to discuss reporting, strategy and platform changes

Qualifications

• Ability to meet deadlines on a daily schedule

• Moderate understanding of social media platforms (Including Facebook, Twitter, Google Posts, Pinterest and Instagram)

• Interest in trending topics, pop culture and current events

• Project management and organization skills

• Ability to write great engaging and creative web copy in a real time environment that can stimulate user interaction, discussion and engagement

• Facebook Insights, HootSuite, and YouTube knowledge is a plus

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.