Social Media Manager

Remote Full-Time Social Media Manager for iDriveSoCal – Grow Our Automotive Community in Southern California
Are you passionate about cars, car shows, and the driving lifestyle? Join iDriveSoCal as our dedicated iDSC Social Media Manager! We're seeking a long-term partner to help expand our reach, starting from our current base across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X (Twitter), YouTube, Rumble, LinkedIn, and Pinterest. Full-time remote role for Philippines-based talent. Competitive salary, collaborative environment with founder Tom Smith, and room for growth in a fun, automotive-focused niche.

About iDriveSoCal
iDriveSoCal is a Southern California-based media company dedicated to celebrating the driving lifestyle, car shows, automotive news, and everything that makes cruising SoCal roads unforgettable. Founded by Tom Smith, we've built a loyal audience through our website, ---------- , which serves as the central hub for all our content, and our weekly newsletter, which has grown to over 21,000 subscribers with a 45% open rate and 14% click-through rate—proving our content resonates deeply.

Our social media channels have huge untapped potential: Currently, we have modest follower counts with plenty of room for strategic growth. We're not chasing trends like heavy EV coverage; instead, we focus on gas-powered fun and community events. But we also keep our audience aware of the latest happening in automotive innovation. We seamlessly integrate content across platforms—using website articles in the newsletter and vice versa to maximize engagement. As our Social Media Manager, you'll be key to turning this into a thriving online community, with a primary focus on driving newsletter subscriptions, secondary emphasis on expanding content reach, and tertiary goal of growing likes and follows.

Job Responsibilities
You'll work closely with founder Tom Smith to shape and execute our social strategy, especially in the early months for hands-on collaboration and training. Key responsibilities include:
--Video Creation and Editing:
--Create and edit videos for social media and other online consumption.
--Create reels from our library of still images with genre-appropriate music.
--Create reels with captions from on-camera video and Zoom interviews.
--Combine on-camera green screen commentary with reels and videos.
--General video editing as needed, including promotional and TV news-style formats.
--Planning and Executing Social Media Posts:
--In collaboration with iDSC founder, Tom Smith.
--Plan, schedule, and execute social media posts on all primary US platforms.
--Primary platforms: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X (Twitter).
--Secondary platforms: YouTube, Rumble, LinkedIn, and Pinterest.
--Use strategic tags to optimize reach and growth.
--Adjust and edit posts as needed.
--Constantly monitor metrics on all posts and plan for future success, tying efforts to key goals like newsletter sign-ups and content amplification.

Additional Tasks:
--Graphic design for social media posts and other uses.
--Library management: Tag and organize image and video assets.
--Team collaboration: Communicate with the team on content plans and improvements.
--Forever improvement: Stay on the cutting edge of social media expertise and opportunities to grow iDriveSoCal’s audience.

Expect a full-time schedule (40 hours/week) during regular Pacific Standard Time business hours, Monday through Friday, with flexibility focused on results. We'll track success through metrics newsletter sign ups, referral traffic, engagement rates, and audience growth.

Requirements and Qualifications
--We're looking for someone committed to a multi-year journey with iDriveSoCal—talented, enthusiastic, and ready to collaborate. Ideal qualifications:
--English speaking and writing mastery.
--Work regular business hours Pacific Standard Time - Monday through Friday.
--2+ years of experience managing social media for brands, preferably in lifestyle, automotive, or media niches.
--Proficiency in platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X (Twitter), YouTube, Rumble, LinkedIn, and Pinterest; tools like Canva, Hootsuite, Buffer, or video editors (e.g., CapCut, Adobe Premiere).
--Strong skills in video editing, graphic design, and content creation as outlined.
--Analytical mindset—comfortable with metrics to drive decisions (e.g., tracking newsletter sign-ups from social).
--Passion for cars and the driving lifestyle; bonus if familiar with SoCal culture or automotive news.
--Reliable, proactive, and eager to learn—must be available for regular video calls and screenshares.
--Philippines-based with stable internet and a quiet workspace for full-time remote work.
--No degrees necessary as long as you’re talented, enthusiastic and constantly seeking to improve yourself and what we do.

To apply, provide examples of your latest and most successful social media posts.

What We Offer
--Competitive salary paid monthly.
--Full-time stability with potential for raises and bonuses tied to performance (e.g., newsletter growth milestones).
--After 6 months of working with iDriveSoCal, generous paid time off will accrue.
--Professional growth: Direct mentorship from founder Tom Smith, training on tools, and opportunities to expand your role.
--Flexible hours with work-life balance—focus on results, not rigid schedules.
--Be part of a positive, fun community covering exciting automotive stories, including the latest automotive innovations.

How to Apply
--Apply now by submitting your resume, portfolio of past social media work (including video examples), examples of your latest and most successful posts, and a short note on why you'd love to grow iDriveSoCal's audience (include one idea for driving newsletter sign-ups via social). We'll review applications within 1 week and schedule interviews for top candidates. No agencies, please—individuals only.