Social Media Coordinator

Novus Automotive is looking for a creative, social-savvy, early-career marketer to join our team as a Social Media Coordinator. In this role, you'll help bring the stories of Ontario Motor Sales (Chevrolet & Cadillac) and Marigold Ford Lincoln to life across social media.

You'll work closely with the Manager of Dealership Marketing and the broader Novus Marketing team to plan content, create posts, capture photos and videos, and engage with our online communities. The ideal candidate is energized by being out on the showroom floor, connecting with people, spotting content opportunities, and bringing dealership culture to life. This role requires someone who is enthusiastic, proactive, and comfortable capturing real, in-the-moment content throughout the week.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Social Media Content & Execution

• Assist in planning monthly content calendars for four dealership brands.
• Create and publish social posts, stories, and short-form videos using tools like Canva or Adobe Express.
• Capture on-site content (photos, videos, reels) featuring vehicles, team members, customers, and community moments.
• Write simple, engaging captions that reflect each brand's tone and content pillars.
• Ensure posts are published consistently across all active social platforms.
• Monitor comments, messages, tags, and mentions; respond in a friendly, professional way within 24 hours.

2. Community Engagement

• Interact with local businesses, community partners, and customer posts to help grow online presence.
• Support dealership involvement in community events by capturing and sharing real-time content.
• Build positive relationships with local partners who contribute to the dealership's social presence.

3. Brand Standards & Collaboration

• Use approved templates and follow Novus and OEM brand guidelines.
• Share content ideas and stay connected with dealership teams to gather stories and updates.
• Work closely with the Novus Marketing team for creative direction, support, and growth opportunities.

4. Insights & Weekly Highlights

• Pull weekly performance insights (top posts, engagement, follower growth, trends).
• Add these insights into a shared document for review with the Manager of Dealership Marketing.
• Note ideas, learnings, and opportunities to help improve results over time.
• Support monthly summary updates for dealership leadership teams.
• This is light analysis intended to help you learn - no formal reporting experience required.

Performance Indicators:

• Consistent posting that aligns with the content calendar.
• Growing engagement on social platforms (likes, comments, shares, saves).
• Friendly, timely responses to customer comments and messages.
• Creative, high-quality content that reflects each dealership's personality.
• Active involvement in capturing dealership culture and community presence.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience in social media, marketing, communications, or related field.
• Strong familiarity with Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
• Comfortable capturing and editing photos and videos (phone-based editing is totally fine).
• Basic design skills using Canva, Adobe Express, CapCut, or similar tools.
• Enthusiastic, positive, and comfortable being "on the move" around the dealership to capture content.
• Organized, eager to learn, and excited to grow a career in social media and digital marketing.
• Experience contributing to business social accounts is a strong asset but not required.

Work Environment:

• Shared support between Ontario Motor Sales (Oshawa) and Marigold Ford Lincoln (Whitby).
• On-site presence required at both locations throughout the week.
• Occasional evenings/weekends for dealership or community events.
• Supportive team environment with guidance from the Novus Marketing team.

Why Join Novus?

At Novus Automotive, you'll be part of a creative, supportive, and collaborative marketing team serving multiple dealerships across the Durham Region. This role is perfect for someone early in their marketing career who loves social media, storytelling, and working

with people. As part of the Novus Marketing team, you'll have the chance to build your skills, create meaningful content, and help shape the online presence of four leading dealership brands. You'll learn, grow, and be part of a team that values creativity, community, and collaboration.

What We Offer:

• Paid Time Off: 5 personal days, 3 weeks of vacation time (increasing to 4 weeks after 5 years, and 5 weeks after 10 years), 2 paid volunteer days, 3 paid bereavement days, and 5 paid new parent leave days
• Comprehensive Benefit Plan: Enrollment in our benefit plan starting on day one!
• Compensation: $50,000-$55,000 annual salary
• Opportunities for training, development, and career growth

We thank you for your interest in employment with Novus Automotive, however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note, this posting is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.

Novus Automotive is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are following the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Oshawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• social media, marketing, or communications: 1 year (required)
• design tool (Canva, Adobe Express, CapCut, etc.): 1 year (required)
• business social accounts: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person