Content Creator and Social Media Coordinator

Cancer Research Society; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work policy

Well-being and quality of life

Job summary

Cancer Research Society in Montreal seeks a Content Creator and Social Media Coordinator to plan, create and deploy engaging bilingual content across its platforms. You will showcase the CRS brand, researchers, donors and events while collaborating with the Communications and Marketing team.

The role is a 12-month full-time contract, hybrid in Downtown Montreal, with a 37.5-hour week. You will manage calendars, analyze performance and support SEO/advertising coordination.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate university degree or any combination of education and experience in communications, marketing, media, content creation or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan, write and create original bilingual content for CRS’s social media channels and website.
• Develop and produce photo, video and written content tailored to each platform.
• Manage content calendar and posts to fit objectives and audiences.
• Engage online communities, monitor trends, and identify opportunities.
• Recommend content initiatives to increase reach and engagement.
• Attend CRS events to produce content in real time or afterward.
• Prepare performance reports to optimize content against business objectives.
• Support vendors for advertising campaigns and SEO/SEM/ GEO efforts.

Skills

Bilingual content creation (French/EN)

Social media strategy

Photo/video content creation

Video editing

Adobe Creative Suite

Influencer marketing (asset)

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent in communications/marketing/media

Tools

Instagram

Facebook

LinkedIn

TikTok

X (Twitter)

Bluesky

YouTube

Facebook Ads/Business Manager

Job description

Content Creator and Social Media Coordinator

Working with the Cancer Research Society’s (CRS) Communications and Marketing team, the Content Creation and Social Media Coordinator will help plan, create and deploy content that showcases the CRS brand, mission, researchers, donors, partners and events across its various platforms. We are looking for a creative, dynamic, curious and proactive individual with excellent interpersonal skills who enjoys taking action, meeting people, and turning moments, ideas and stories into engaging, authentic content.

12-month full-time contract position, hybrid – Downtown Montreal (McGill metro station)

Schedule

37.5 hours per week

Language

Role and Qualifications

Main Responsibilities

• Plan, write and create original, impactful bilingual content for the CRS’s social media channels and website;
• Develop and produce photo, video and written content, both in planned settings and on location, to showcase the CRS mission, researchers, donors, partners, events and stories, while ensuring that visual content is tailored to each platform;
• Manage the content calendar and tailor posts to objectives, audiences and the specific characteristics of each platform;
• Engage online communities, monitor platforms, trends and competitors, and identify relevant content opportunities;
• Recommend and implement content initiatives designed to increase the reach, engagement and visibility of the CRS;
• Attend selected CRS events and activities to produce and share content in real time or afterward;
• Prepare performance reports and analyses of the CRS’s social media presence to optimize content in line with business objectives;
• Support the team in managing and coordinating vendors for advertising campaign deployment and optimal visibility of the CRS on search engines (SEO, SEM, GEO).

Requirements

• Undergraduate university degree or any combination of education and experience in communications, marketing, media, content creation or a related field;
• Two to three years of experience in content creation and/or community management
• Excellent spoken and written command of French and English: essential;
• Strong command of major social media platforms and tools, including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok, Facebook Business Manager, X, Bluesky, YouTube and Facebook Ads;
• Demonstrated experience taking photos and videos for digital content creation (essential);
• Ability to edit video quickly and efficiently to adapt content for different digital platforms;
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop) and video editing, an asset;
• Experience in a non-profit organization or fundraising environment, an asset;
• Knowledge of influencer marketing, an asset.

Qualifications and Abilities

• Good understanding of the conventions and distinctive features of social media platforms;
• Comfortable creating photo and video content, particularly with a smartphone;
• Willingness to work on location, meet people, quickly build trust, and feel comfortable both in front of and behind the camera;
• Initiative, creativity and strong organizational skills;
• Independence and ability to manage several projects simultaneously;
• Awareness of the realities and values of a mission-driven non-profit organization.

The CRS values diversity and inclusion.

Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Competitive salary, hybrid and flexible remote work policy (depending on the position)

Well-being and Quality of Life

Concrete measures to support work-life balance, including a summer schedule

Health and Wellness

Group insurance (medical and dental) and employee assistance program with access to telemedicine (for permanent positions)

Professional Development

Opportunities for training and career growth

Retirement Planning

Group RRSP to help you plan for your future (for permanent positions)

Together, we help save lives.

Founded in 1945, the Cancer Research Society (CRS) is a pan-Canadian, non-profit organization whose mission is to fund research on all types of cancer in order to prevent, detect, and treat the disease.