Social Media Content Creator / Marketing Job at Petco in San Diego

If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We’re focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what’s good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.

We are seeking a creative and enthusiastic Entry-Level Retail Social Media Content Specialist to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing engaging content for our retail brand's social media platforms. You will collaborate closely with marketing and creative teams to ensure our brand message is effectively communicated to our online audience.

Create and publish original content for various social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) that aligns with our brand identity and marketing objectives.

Monitor social media channels for industry trends and competitor activities.

Collaborate with the marketing team to develop social media campaigns that increase brand awareness and drive engagement.

Analyze social media analytics to assess the success of campaigns and recommend improvements.

Stay up-to-date with social media best practices and technologies.

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field preferred.

Proven experience with social media platforms (personal or professional).

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Creative mindset with the ability to generate innovative ideas.

Knowledge of social media analytics tools (e.g., Facebook Insights, Google Analytics) is a plus.

Health, dental, and vision insurance options.

Paid time off and holidays.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.

These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.

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