Social Media Manager

Kodiak Robotics Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous 2024 Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.

What youll do:

Channel Ownership and Strategy Execution

• Lead daily management of LinkedIn X Instagram YouTube Reddit and emerging channels.
• Develop platform-specific posting strategies and maintain an organized content calendar.
• Translate campaigns product updates events and announcements into channel-appropriate content.
• Monitor competitive activity and platform trends to inform ongoing adjustments.

Content Development and Production

• Write crisp on-brand copy that reflects Kodiaks tone and strategic messaging.
• Create short-form content using existing footage images and assets in collaboration with internal creative resources.
• Collaborate with video and design partners to produce social-ready assets for campaigns and launches.

Community Management

• Monitor and respond to comments and brand mentions daily to maintain a thoughtful and accurate presence.
• Flag sentiment shifts misinformation or controversial topics to Marketing and Comms.
• Support proactive engagement with industry influencers analysts and partners when appropriate.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Marketing Comms Legal and IR to ensure messaging accuracy and compliance.
• Support major announcements and events (press partnerships executive appearances milestones).
• Coordinate with content producers and designers to ensure channel-aligned creative.
• Align social performance with broader campaign goals and OKRs.

Analytics and Performance Tracking

• Track KPIs across engagement reach follower growth traffic and content performance.
• Produce regular insights and recommendations to improve channel effectiveness.
• Identify repeatable content patterns high-performing formats and opportunities for experimentation.
• Other duties as assigned

What youll bring:

• 5 years managing social channels for a technology robotics mobility or AI-adjacent brand.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills; able to simplify technical topics without diluting accuracy.
• Strong creative instincts and experience crafting short-form video motion and visual storytelling.
• Strong judgment and comfort operating in regulated high-visibility industries.
• Strong familiarity with social analytics tools and performance measurement.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with executives comms designers and product teams.

Success Looks Like:

• Kodiaks social channels feel consistent confident and unmistakably on-brand.
• Major campaigns and milestones translate seamlessly into high-quality content across channels.
• Social output becomes a strategic advantage for investor perception public awareness and industry influence.
• Posts ship quickly and accurately without operational drag.
• Engagement reach and clarity of Kodiaks narrative grow over time.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
• Excellent Medical Dental and Vision plans
• Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies
• Our office is centrally located in Mountain View CA
• Office perks: dog-friendly free catered lunch a fully stocked kitchen and free EV charging
• Long Term Disability Short Term Disability Life Insurance
• Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace One Medical Gympass Spring Health
• Fidelity 401(k)
• Commuter FSA Dependent Care FSA HSA
• Various incentive programs (referral bonuses patent bonuses etc.)