Junior Social Media & Community Manager

About the Role

Manage day-to-day operation of Lexus social media communities, with primary focus on activating on social media channels within the context of broader brand initiatives, campaigns, and programs. This role may support live events, vehicle launches, and real-time social media activations, requiring flexibility to occasionally work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Own daily publishing to Lexus social channels via Dash social and native platform tools
• Support Social Media Manager in managing and maintaining the editorial social content calendar
• Coordinate content submission, review, and approval processes, ensuring assets, copy, and legal approvals are secured prior to publication
• Manage Lexus dealer social content uploads, copywriting, and day-to-day program management
• Assist with copywriting for Lexus National social media channels and dealer social media channels
• Own Pinterest and YouTube uploads and expired content management
• Capture meeting notes and distribute recaps for weekly status meetings and other key project meetings
• Manage social ad hoc client and internal requests including campaign, event, and post reporting
• Support the compilation of social data for quarterly business review
• Monitor and professionally respond to marketing questions asked of the brand across social media channels
• Proactively identify and recommend engagement opportunities, trends, and cultural moments that can help strengthen Lexus' relationship with fans and followers
• Collaborate with Lexus Social Media Manager and multiple internal Lexus divisions to understand organizational priorities and upcoming content opportunities
• Track social media performance metrics and analytics across all of Lexus’ social channels, recommending changes based on results and contributing to quarterly business and ad hoc reports
• Stay current on social media trends and emerging platforms, identifying opportunities for Lexus Digital to capitalize on relevant trends
• Support Social Media Manager and Account Supervisor in planning and executing event social content
• Partner with cross-functional agency teams to strengthen and build social media expertise across the agency
• Support campaign and assist Account Supervisor as needed

Requirements

• Professional social media experience, preferably supporting national or high-profile brands
• Experience in public relations, publicity, communications, or digital marketing is strongly preferred
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to build a career in social media and community management
• Proactive, with a track record of producing accurate work and contributing beyond assigned tasks
• Curious about culture, consumers, and emerging social trends
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can represent a premium brand across social channels
• Understanding of online consumer behaviors, engagement, and tracking methods
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Skills

• Exceptional copywriting and written communication skills with strong attention to grammar, tone, and brand voice
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when publishing content on behalf of a major brand
• Comfortable working in a real-time environment and adapting to evolving priorities
• Takes initiative to identify opportunities, solve problems, and support team and client needs
• Relentless curiosity about consumers and human relationships
• Strong listening and inspiring communication skills
• Ability to interpret marketing research data (quantitative and qualitative)
• Balance of creative and analytical thinking
• Highest fluency in all social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Reddit, Threads, X, and emerging platforms
• Able to work extended hours, including weekends, as required for product launches, events, and real-time community management
• Strong sense of accountability, follow-through, and personal ownership
• Ability to use good judgment when making business decisions and performing tasks
• Excellent organization and time management skills; ability to prioritize workload and multi-task

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental and vision
• Disability insurance
• 401K plan
• Parental and family care leave
• Family forming assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible time off

Pay

Compensation range: USD $40,280.00 - USD $57,008.00/Annually. Compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, and experience.