Autohaus BMW is hiring: Experienced Social Media Creative in Saint Louis

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Company Overview: Join our dynamic car dealership's marketing team, where we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional automotive experiences. We are seeking a creative and experienced professional to enhance our brand's visual storytelling and online presence.

Position Summary: The ideal candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality video and photographic content tailored for various social media platforms. This role presents the opportunity to push some limits. A blend creativity, technical expertise, and an understanding of current marketing trends will help to effectively engage our audience.

What We Offer:

• Health/Dental/Life Insurance
• 401K (available after 1 year)
• Employee Lease Program
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule, some weekends
• Family-owned and Operated over 58 years
• Excellent store culture and State of the art facility

Key Responsibilities:

• Content Creation:
  • Plan, shoot, and edit compelling videos and photographs showcasing our vehicles, services, and dealership events.
  • Develop artistic and tasteful concepts that align with our brand identity and marketing objectives.
  • Identify cross marketing opportunities that will maximize strategic campaign reinforcement.
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• Social Media Management:
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to produce content optimized for platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.
  • Stay updated on social media trends and algorithm changes to ensure content remains relevant and effective.
  • Maintain a high standard of visual consistency while keeping the content fresh and inventive.
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• Project Management:
  • Manage and execute various types of photo and video projects and campaigns.
  • Work pro-actively to develop scheduled deployment of creative assets.
  • Maintain an organized archive of all media assets.
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• Collaboration:
  • Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to understand content needs and develop strategies to meet them.
  • Engage with customers and the community to capture authentic testimonials and stories.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in video production, photography, and social media content creation.
• Proficiency with video and photo editing software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom).
• Strong portfolio demonstrating a range of video and photographic work, particularly in a commercial or automotive context.
• Excellent understanding of social media platforms and their requirements for visual content.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in the automotive industry or similar industries.
• Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Photography, Marketing, or a related field.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices for video and image social content.

Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, a cover letter detailing their relevant experience, and a link to their portfolio. Applications should be sent to us through the link for "Application for Experienced Social Media Creative" position.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities.