Social Media Coordinator

The Brick; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company is seeking a Social Media Coordinator to create engaging social media content and collaborate with the marketing team. The ideal candidate will have experience with various platforms, strong writing skills, and proficiency in design and management tools. Additional advantages include bilingualism and retail marketing knowledge. The role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Competitive remuneration

Employee discounts

Career progression potential

Qualifications

• Experience creating content for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok.
• Strong working knowledge of Canva and social media management tools.
• Excellent command of English and strong writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on social media strategies aligned with business goals.
• Create engaging social media content calendars.
• Help maintain franchise social media programs.

Skills

Content creation for social media platforms

Marketing knowledge

Proficiency with social media management applications

Excellent writing skills

Organizational skills

Graphic design knowledge

Basic video editing skills

Bilingualism (English & French)

Education

Post-secondary education in marketing or communications

Tools

Canva

Sprout

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Social Media Coordinator

Are you always thinking about creative ideas for social media content? Do you get excited when you see a brand with an interesting new social strategy? Do you stage perfect ‘in the moment’ photos and reels for Instagram? Do you understand how to create engaging content to interest different audiences? The Social Media Coordinator will be tasked with creating and posting trendy and engaging social media content for our corporate Brick accounts, as well as for our franchise stores. The role is ideal for creative and dynamic team players who possess a strong sense of urgency and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Overall, this role will support The Brick’s social media identity and brand.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Marketing team on new or improved social media strategies that align with the company’s current business goals.
• Stay up to date with the latest social media and communication trends and develop ways they can be incorporated into our social media strategy.
• Create social media calendars in accordance with The Brick’s content pillars to increase organic reach, engagement and attracting prospective customers.
• Write clever captions and scripts for our social channels.
• Assist in scheduling, planning, executing, and tracking creative campaigns and contests internally and externally across various channels for both corporate and franchise accounts.
• Assist in building a loyal community, this includes responding to follower and user comments/messages online, as well as utilizing user-generated content where possible.
• Utilize social listening tools for insight into consumer/audience thoughts and opinions.
• Assist with maintaining and updating The Brick’s franchise social media program to create tailored content by market while remaining on brand.
• Work closely with the Social Media Strategist on influencer and brand ambassador campaigns.
• Assist with in‑house studio and in‑store photo/video shoots either behind the scenes or on camera.
• Attend internal and external events when necessary to capture promotional material for the social media platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience creating content for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok.
• Knowledgeable in marketing through social media with the ability to explore new creative strategies and employ the latest digital trends.
• Proficient with social media management applications for scheduling & reporting (e.g., Sprout, Gain).
• Ability to set up boosted posts and analyze insights.
• Excellent command of the English language and exceptional writing skills.
• Highly organized with strong multitasking, prioritization and attention to detail.
• Strong working knowledge of Canva, Facebook Creator Studio, Instagram Creator Studio and basic photo editing software.
• Basic use of Adobe Photoshop and video editing software.
• Comfortable with occasional on‑camera appearances (IG Stories, Reels, TikTok).
• Post‑secondary education focused on marketing, communications or relevant experience.
• Previous proven experience in social media content creation and managing multiple platforms.
• Experience with graphic design programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.).
• Familiarity with retail marketing, bilingualism (English & French), and photography experience considered an asset.

Why The Brick?

• A flexible and comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and paramedical services.
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience.
• Career progression potential with access to ongoing personal and professional development.
• Employee discounts.
• A dynamic environment to showcase your leadership talents.

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The Brick is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment, application, and selection process. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the process, please let the hiring manager know or reach out to [e-mail].