Media and Brand Department Manager

Furever Pawradise Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Furever Pawradise Inc., based in Toronto, is seeking a Media and Brand Supervisor to lead the public-facing function at the organization's flagship event. You will coordinate live social media coverage from the floor and oversee event photography and merchandise booth operations.

You will manage a small team of photographers, videographers, and content creators, making real-time content decisions and ensuring high-quality output in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading creative or retail teams.
• Deep knowledge in social media management, photography, videography, or retail operations.
• Ability to make quick, sound judgments about content or operations.
• Strong ability to manage schedules, equipment, or inventory.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage a team of photographers, videographers, social media content creators, or merchandise booth staff.
• Make real-time content decisions, such as what to post on social media or which photos to prioritize.
• Oversee the logistics of the merchandise booth, including point-of-sale systems, cash handling, and inventory control.
• Train team members on brand guidelines, equipment use, or sales procedures.
• Serve as the point of contact for press or media checking in at the event.

Skills

Supervisory Experience

Social media management

Photography/Videography

Retail operations

Job description

The Media and Brand Supervisor manages a key public-facing function of the department during the event. They might be the on-site social media manager, coordinating live coverage from the floor; the lead for all event photography, dispatching photographers to key events; or the manager of the merchandise booth, overseeing sales and inventory. They are a hands-on leader ensuring their team produces high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Directly manage a team of photographers, videographers, social media content creators, or merchandise booth staff.

Make real-time content decisions, such as what to post on social media or which photos to prioritize.

Oversee the logistics of the merchandise booth, including point-of-sale systems, cash handling, and inventory control.

Train team members on brand guidelines, equipment use, or sales procedures.

Serve as the point of contact for press or media checking in at the event.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Supervisory Experience : Experience leading creative or retail teams.

Functional Expertise : Deep knowledge in at least one area: social media management, photography/videography, or retail operations.

Decision-Making : Ability to make quick, sound judgments about content or operations.

Organizational Skills : Strong ability to manage schedules, equipment, or inventory effectively.

Beneficial Skills

Professional photography or videography experience.

Experience managing an e-commerce store or physical retail location.

About the Company

Furever Pawradise is a Toronto-based, non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating and empowering the vibrant anthropomorphic arts (furry) community. Our core mission is to create a premier annual event that provides a dedicated platform for artists to showcase their creativity, for community members to forge lasting connections, and for all of us to channel our collective passion into philanthropic good for local charities.

Our organization is built on a foundation of six core values: Creativity & Expression, Community & Inclusivity, Empowerment, Generosity & Impact, Integrity & Trust, and Joy & Celebration. Joining the Furever Pawradise team means becoming part of a passionate, collaborative, and dedicated group of people who believe in the power of community and creativity.