Marketing Assistant

SaskJobs; Swift Current; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Swift Current is seeking a creative and organized Marketing Assistant to support two signature events. This contract role involves social media management, content creation, and on-site event support. Ideal candidates are flexible and self-motivated, with strong communication skills. The position starts with onboarding and ramps up to full-time support during the festival.

Qualifications

• Experience with social media platforms and scheduling tools.
• Basic photo and video capture and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and schedule social media content across platforms.
• Capture and edit short-form video and photography for multiple platforms.
• Assist with post-event reporting and content archiving.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Organization

Social Media

Content Creation

Tools

Canva

CapCut

Adobe

Google Cloud Tools

WordPress

Job description

Send your rsum and a brief note about your relevant experience to: [e-mail] points if you include links to sample social media posts, short videos, or content youve created!

Employer Address:

PO BOX 1223 STN MAIN
SWIFT CURRENT,SK
CANADA
S9H3X4

We are seeking a creative, organized, and adaptable Marketing Assistant to support the promotion of two of Swift Currents signature events. This contract role is structured to start with light onboarding and preparation tasks, ramp up into full-time festival support, and conclude with a wrap-up phase.
The ideal candidate will be flexible, social media savvy, skilled in content creation (photo, video, and writing), and ready to work on-site during event week. Pay commensurate with experience.

Key Responsibilities:
-Manage and schedule social media content across platforms, including ads;
-Assist with website updates (WordPress);
-Create and send email newsletters;
-Capture and edit short-form video and photography for multiple platforms, understand the platforms (Instagram, YouTube)
-Support media relations and event appearances;
-Attend festival events to capture live content;
-Assist with post-event reporting and content archiving;
-Coordinate and verify sponsor recognitions;
-Concert promotion and ticket sales.

Skills and Qualifications:
-Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills;
-Experience with social media platforms and scheduling tools;
-Familiarity with Canva, CapCut, Adobe or other editing software, plus Google cloud tools;
-Basic photo and video capture and editing skills;
-Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends during the festival;
-Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

You will need to have the hardware and software necessary to meet industry technical standards.

Contract Timeline: May 13 June 28, 2025 (7 Weeks Total)
Start Date: May 13, 2025
Festival Dates: June 1922, 2025
Wrap-Up Week: June 2428, 2025

First 2 weeks stay under 15 hrs/wk to allow onboarding and prep.
Hours ramp up in the final 2 weeks to meet festival demands and on-site content.
Ends with a dedicated wrap-up week for media delivery and post-festival reporting.