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Social Media Manager, Residential Energy

Tesla Motors, Inc. · Palo Alto, CA, USA ·

Pay:
$72,000-$162,000/yr
Job type:
Full Time

What to Expect
Tesla Energy is transforming how the world generates, stores, and consumes energy. We're looking for a social-first storyteller who can make our residential energy products (Powerwall, Solar, Home Charging, and the Tesla App) stand out across social platforms. Starting with X.com as our primary channel, you will own Tesla Energy's social presence globally, driving content strategy, creation, and engagement.

This role requires someone who is equal parts creative and operational. Someone who understands how stories spread, what makes people stop scrolling, and how to turn product innovation into genuine conversation. You'll help evolve and strengthen a growing program, not just maintain it.

What You'll Do

Develop and produce compelling social content showcasing Tesla Energy products, customers, innovations, and milestones, including original short‑form video, graphics, threads, and real‑time reactive content

Translate product announcements, feature launches, company news, and competitive moments into timely, high‑impact social content

Source and curate user‑generated content, customer stories, and real‑world product performance that resonates authentically

Own the Tesla Energy social content calendar and posting cadence on X.com, balancing proactive storytelling with announcement‑driven content and adapting for additional platforms as the program scales

Collaborate with internal teams (product, creative, comms, engineering, regional) and external partners including Certified Installers to surface stories worth amplifying, ensuring all content meets Tesla's corporate guidelines and brand standards

Build and maintain social listening practices, stay ahead of platform trends and emerging formats, and proactively pitch new content ideas and campaigns to leadership

Shepherd content through internal approval workflows, establish scalable production processes, track performance, and report learnings to leadership with clarity

What You'll Bring

5+ years managing social media for a brand with high public visibility, ideally at a product‑led or design‑forward company

Platform‑native expertise on X.com with strong instincts for what performs and why

Content creation skills: sharp copy, designer briefs, video storyboards, or shooting compelling content on your phone

Strong editorial judgment. You know which stories matter, when to post, and when to hold back

Ability to move fast without sacrificing quality or brand integrity

Genuine interest in energy, sustainability, or Tesla's mission

Strong cross‑functional communication skills with comfort operating in ambiguous environments, navigating approvals with patience, and evolving programs as they grow

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction

Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution

Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High‑Deductible medical plan with HSA

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

Company paid Basic Life, AD&D

Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays

Back‑up childcare and parenting support resources

Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance

Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs

Tesla Babies program

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation
$72,000 - $162,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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