QSURJ Marketing Director (2)

Arts & Science Undergraduate Society; Kingston; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An academic organization in Kingston is seeking a creative Marketing Director to enhance its social media presence and design promotional materials. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, an interest in graphic design, and familiarity with social media strategies. This role involves managing a content calendar, collaborating on event promotions, and analyzing social media performance to optimize engagement. Join us to play a pivotal role in shaping our brand and outreach efforts.

Qualifications

• Creative and motivated individual with strong communication skills.
• Familiarity with graphic design tools is beneficial.
• Enthusiasm for social media strategy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow QSURJ’s presence across social media platforms.
• Design and post graphics and promotional materials.
• Develop and maintain a content calendar for consistent posting.
• Collaborate to promote journal events and boost attendance.
• Track and report on social media analytics.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Graphic design proficiency

Social media strategy knowledge

Willingness to learn

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About the Marketing Director Position

We’re seeking a creative and motivated individual to join our team as a Marketing Director. In this role, you’ll manage QSURJ’s public presence across social media platforms, design engaging graphics, and promote the journal’s issues, events, and values to a wider audience. As our team looks to expand its digital reach this year, the Marketing Director will play a key role in shaping our brand and growing engagement across all major channels.

Our ideal candidate is a strong communicator with an eye for design and an understanding of social media strategy. Familiarity with graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is helpful, but enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are just as valuable.

Marketing Director Responsibilities

• Manage and grow QSURJ’s presence across social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Design and post graphics, promotional materials, and announcements for upcoming issues, calls for submissions, and events
• Develop and maintain a content calendar to ensure consistent and timely posting
• Collaborate with the Event Director to promote journal events and boost attendance
• Coordinate with the editorial team to highlight published work and celebrate contributors
• Track and report on social media analytics to measure engagement and suggest improvements
• Ensure all communications align with the journal’s mission, tone, and values
• Explore opportunities for outreach and partnerships to increase the journal’s visibility