Social Media Community Manager

ABOUT SLATE At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them. Who we are looking for: We are seeking a dynamic and creative Social Media Community Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be the voice of our brand, responsible for building, nurturing, and engaging our online community across various social media platforms. You will ensure our social media presence aligns with the company’s values, enhances brand loyalty, and fosters meaningful relationships with our audience. The ideal candidate loves social media with a passion for storytelling, has attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of social media platforms and tools. What you get to do: Develop and implement a comprehensive social media community management strategy. Monitor and respond to comments, messages, mentions, and engagements in a timely manner applying the brand TOV. Foster conversations that align with the brand voice and encourage engagement within the community. Monitor relevant blogs and forums to keep a pulse on audience sentiment, conversational trends, news, and overall brand reputation. Identify and engage with influencers, brand advocates, and key community members. Plan, create, and schedule high-quality, engaging content for all social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Bluesky, Threads). Collaborate with the content team to create compelling posts, videos, and other assets tailored to community interests. Track, analyze, and report on community engagement metrics to inform future strategies. Stay updated on industry trends and emerging social media platforms. Handle crisis situations with care, escalating to the appropriate team within Slate and ensuring clear and respectful communication. Collaborate with customer service teams and other departments to resolve community concerns or questions. What you bring to the team: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or equivalent experience. Proven experience as a Social Media Manager or Community Manager (5+ years preferred). Strong knowledge of social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, X, etc.) and analytics tools. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to craft content that resonates with diverse audiences. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with social media management tools (e.g. Sprout Social) and customer relationship management (CRM) tools. Passion for brand storytelling, community engagement, and building meaningful connections online. Work Authorization Requirement: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time. Salary Range: The compensation for this position is the range Slate reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; work location; and other relevant business and organizational factors. Base Pay Range (Annual) $75,000 - $104,000 USD Additional Compensation and Benefits: Slate offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in the equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE? At Slate, we’re fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles. Safety First Delight Customers One Team Relentless Improvement Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy Respectful Collaboration Positive Legacy WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE. Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. About Us At Slate, we’ve got one job: building a vehicle you’ll fall in love with, right here in the USA. We believe that car buyers—not car companies—should call the shots. We like looking at a road, not a screen. We don’t like paying for stuff we don’t need. We like picking out the stuff we do need. We think dings are badges, not blemishes. But we know not everyone likes what we like. So, we built you a Slate: you make it yours.