Digital Content Creator

Oakes Kia • North Kansas City, MO

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Oakes Auto Group is looking for a creative, motivated, and driven Digital Content Creator to join our growing marketing team. In this role, you'll be responsible for bringing the Oakes Auto Group brand to life through engaging photography, videography, graphic design, and social media content. You'll work alongside our Marketing Director and dealership teams to create compelling digital campaigns that showcase our inventory, employees, customers, and community while helping drive brand awareness and customer engagement. Established in 2010, Oakes Auto Group is family-owned and locally operated, with a culture built around stability, growth, and long-term career development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field is preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in digital content creation, social media management, photography, videography, or digital marketing.
• Strong portfolio showcasing photography, video editing, graphic design, and social media work.
• Experience with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Lightroom.
• Valid driver's license with a clean or acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass a standard background check.
• Strong reliability and consistent attendance.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new systems.
• Ability to lift and transport camera equipment and marketing materials as needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Capability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel throughout the Kansas City metro area to support dealership events and multiple store locations.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with tools such as Meta Business Suite, Google Business Profile, and Widewail is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create Digital Content: Capture and create high-quality photography, videography, graphics, and written content that showcases our dealerships, vehicles, employees, customers, and community.
• Manage Social Media: Plan, create, schedule, and publish engaging content across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, X, and Google Business while maintaining a consistent brand voice.
• Design Marketing Materials: Create digital advertisements, promotional graphics, social media campaigns, event materials, and other marketing assets using Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Capture Dealership Culture: Attend dealership events, customer deliveries, employee celebrations, and community initiatives to create authentic content that highlights the Oakes brand.
• Support Marketing Campaigns: Partner with the Marketing Director and dealership teams to execute seasonal promotions, OEM sales events, recruiting campaigns, and special projects.
• Track Performance: Monitor social media analytics and campaign performance to identify trends, measure success, and improve future content.
• Stay Current: Keep up with social media trends, digital marketing best practices, and OEM marketing requirements to ensure content remains fresh, relevant, and effective.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off + paid holidays
• Employee discounts
• Career growth across multiple stores
• Tuition reimbursement
• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level