Job Description
Social Media Manager and Content Creator
August Media - Digital Team Full Time Toronto, ON
You are a natural leader and a highly creative individual willing to join our team of in-house digital marketers, social media managers and content creators. Our ideal candidate is social-obsessed, customer oriented and is eager to create best-in-class strategies, breakthrough creative content leveraging both established and emerging platforms.
You are a true social maven and content creator with practical, hands-on experience in the realm of digital marketing and are comfortable working across social media platforms and creating multi-channel content. You have a solid understanding of the current algorithms and best-practices for social media success. You have great communication and presentation skills to deliver new ideas and alternatives to internal and external clients. You love creating content using your phone!
The right candidate will be a self-starter with a passion for both our company and the clients we represent, experienced in change management, with a keen eye for trends and a motivated mindset.
WHO WE ARE:
August Media is a Toronto-based premium creative company serving a diverse client group. Our in-house services include content creation, creative direction, branding, web design and development, digital marketing, social media management, and beyond. We love all things around beauty, fashion, hospitality, e-commerce.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US:
- Casual-Professional Work Environment
- Hybrid In-off and Work from Home Structure
- Unlimited Sick and Personal Days
- Training and Professional Development Program
- Flexible Working Schedule
- Fun Staff Events and Outings
- Mental Health and Wellness Program
- Great Medical and Health Benefits
- Company Laptop and Cell Phone Provided
- Yearly Performance Bonus Structure
- Commissions Structure for all Employees
DUTIES:
- Assist the Marketing team to develop robust, integrated social media strategies that drive engagement.
- Manage day-to-day activities on internal social media accounts.
- Capture still and video content using iPhone for internal and external clients.
- Edit content using iPhone editing apps such as CapCut and InShot.
- Assist Creative Director in Organizing photo and video shoots, scout locations, source talent, create mood boards and call sheets.
- Create and manage digital content that is creative, attention-getting and on-brand for our internal clients.
- Formulate and implement best-practices, mechanisms and measurement tools.
- Lead the development and direct the implementation of a wide range of content forms, including video, text, still imagery, animation, live action and other content forms that best utilize the technology available on any given social media/digital platform.
- Provide inspirational and creative ways to reach and gain attention of target audiences.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- 3-4 years of related content creation and social media experience
- Understanding and past experience creating integrated content across all marketing channels from digital, social media, paid media, mobile, but also understand offline and print
- Proven experience with concept development
- Strong creative vision with an understanding of business objectives
- Demonstrable experience leading and managing social media platforms.
- Up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in social media management and content creation.
- Experience using social media planning, listening & monitoring tools like Hootsuite, Later, Sprout Social, Buffer, Planoly, etc. Comfortability with social media reporting.
- Strong time management and organizational skills. You have the ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritize projects accordingly.
- Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills.
- Work experience with Canva, CapCut and Adobe Creative Suite (particularly Photoshop and Lightroom).
- Must be comfortable doing minor copywriting and graphic design projects.
We are looking for someone to start ASAP. Please contact our team with a cover letter detailing why you'd be the right fit (& expressing yourself creatively and authentically -no template cover letters, please!), as well as a copy of your CV and any relevant work experience.
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