Social Media Coordinator

Cardinalewaymazdamesa; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision after 90d

Paid time off

401k provided by Empower

FSA offered

Life insurance paid by Cardinale

Growth opportunities

Fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Job summary

Cardinale Automotive Group in Monterey, CA is seeking a Social Media Coordinator to craft engaging content across our dealership brands. You will manage Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and other channels, producing photos, videos, and short-form formats that highlight vehicles, staff, and community events.

The ideal candidate excels in content creation, editing, and captions, staying ahead of trends and maintaining a steady content calendar.

Qualifications

• Experience creating engaging social media content across platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube).
• Ability to edit photos and videos for short-form content (Reels/TikToks/Stories).
• Strong written communication and promo copy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging photo, video, and short-form content for dealership social media accounts.
• Assist with managing platforms including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and other relevant social channels.
• Develop content featuring vehicles, promotions, employee highlights, customer deliveries, events, and community involvement.
• Capture and edit photos and videos for social media use.
• Create Reels, TikToks, Stories, and other short-form video content.
• Maintain a posting schedule and assist with a content calendar.
• Write captions and promotional copy aligned with branding.
• Monitor comments, messages, tags, and mentions and assist with timely responses.
• Stay current on trends, platform updates, and opportunities.
• Work with management to identify content opportunities.
• Assist with events, promotions, and marketing campaigns.
• Track basic social media performance (engagement, reach, follower growth).
• Ensure content maintains a professional image and follows brand standards.
• Perform other marketing and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Social media strategy

Content creation

Platform knowledge

Video editing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Canva

CapCut

Adobe products

Job description

ardinale Automotive Group is looking for a creative, energetic, and organized Social Media Coordinator to join our team in Monterey, California.

Cardinale Automotive Group is a world-class organization built on strong relationships. With every vehicle sold, every automobile serviced, every customer interaction, and every new hire brought onboard, we strive to create outstanding and long-lasting relationships. After more than forty years of success, we're proud to be one of the nation's top-performing automotive dealer groups.

The Social Media Coordinator will help create and manage engaging content that showcases our dealerships, vehicles, employees, customers, and community involvement. The ideal candidate is comfortable creating content on the go, understands current social media trends, and enjoys bringing new ideas to the table.

What We Offer

• Health, Dental, and Vision offered after 90 days
• Paid time off
• 401k provided by Empower
• FSA offered.
• Life Insurance provided for and paid by Cardinale Automotive Group.
• Opportunities for growth within Cardinale Automotive Group
• A fast-paced, team-oriented automotive environment

Responsibilities

• Create engaging photo, video, and short-form content for dealership social media accounts.
• Assist with managing platforms including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and other relevant social channels.
• Develop content featuring new and pre-owned vehicles, dealership promotions, employee highlights, customer deliveries, events, and community involvement.
• Capture and edit photos and videos for social media use.
• Create Reels, TikToks, Stories, and other short-form video content.
• Maintain a consistent posting schedule and assist with developing a social media content calendar.
• Write engaging captions and promotional copy that align with dealership and manufacturer branding.
• Monitor social media comments, messages, tags, and mentions and assist with timely responses.
• Stay current on social media trends, platform updates, popular content formats, and emerging opportunities.
• Work with dealership management and team members to identify content opportunities.
• Assist with dealership events, promotions, and marketing campaigns.
• Track basic social media performance, including engagement, reach, follower growth, and content performance.
• Ensure content maintains a professional image and follows company and manufacturer brand standards.
• Perform other marketing and administrative duties as assigned.

ardinale Automotive Group is looking for a creative, energetic, and organized Social Media Coordinator to join our team in Monterey, California.

Cardinale Automotive Group is a world-class organization built on strong relationships. With every vehicle sold, every automobile serviced, every customer interaction, and every new hire brought onboard, we strive to create outstanding and long-lasting relationships. After more than forty years of success, we're proud to be one of the nation's top-performing automotive dealer groups.

The Social Media Coordinator will help create and manage engaging content that showcases our dealerships, vehicles, employees, customers, and community involvement. The ideal candidate is comfortable creating content on the go, understands current social media trends, and enjoys bringing new ideas to the table.

What We Offer

• Health, Dental, and Vision offered after 90 days
• Paid time off
• 401k provided by Empower
• FSA offered.
• Life Insurance provided for and paid by Cardinale Automotive Group.
• Opportunities for growth within Cardinale Automotive Group
• A fast-paced, team-oriented automotive environment

Responsibilities

• Create engaging photo, video, and short-form content for dealership social media accounts.
• Assist with managing platforms including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and other relevant social channels.
• Develop content featuring new and pre-owned vehicles, dealership promotions, employee highlights, customer deliveries, events, and community involvement.
• Capture and edit photos and videos for social media use.
• Create Reels, TikToks, Stories, and other short-form video content.
• Maintain a consistent posting schedule and assist with developing a social media content calendar.
• Write engaging captions and promotional copy that align with dealership and manufacturer branding.
• Monitor social media comments, messages, tags, and mentions and assist with timely responses.
• Stay current on social media trends, platform updates, popular content formats, and emerging opportunities.
• Work with dealership management and team members to identify content opportunities.
• Assist with dealership events, promotions, and marketing campaigns.
• Track basic social media performance, including engagement, reach, follower growth, and content performance.
• Ensure content maintains a professional image and follows company and manufacturer brand standards.
• Perform other marketing and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and other major social media platforms.
• Comfortable creating and appearing in photo and video content when needed.
• Basic photo and video editing skills.
• Strong written communication and attention to detail.
• Creative mindset with the ability to generate new content ideas.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently as well as with a team.
• Experience with Canva, CapCut, Adobe products, or similar content creation tools is a plus.
• Previous social media, marketing, content creation, or automotive experience is preferred but not required.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.