Social Media Manager

Goodway Group; Toronto; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodway Group, recognized as one of AdAge's Best Places to Work, seeks a Social Media Manager. In this role, you will drive social media strategies aligned with client goals, collaborating closely with diverse teams while leveraging your analytical skills to ensure effective media activation. Join us in a vibrant, remote-first environment which prioritizes diversity and fosters inclusive professional growth.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in strategic media activation.
• Experience with commerce clients is necessary.
• Proficient in utilizing social platforms and tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize social media buys across different platforms.
• Develop comprehensive social media activation plans.
• Present campaign analysis and insights to clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, or related field

Tools

Social media platforms

Job description

Goodway Group is one of AdAge's 2025's BEST PLACES TO WORK! As an independent and remote-first media and marketing services firm with a 90+ year history, Goodway Group has the security of an established company combined with a start-up feel. With leading data-driven and technology-enabled digital media and marketing services firm with teams in the U.S. and the UK, our diverse team of digital strategists, media practitioners, technologists and data scientists have won the most prestigious awards for innovative marketing technology, impactful work and inclusive remote-first places to work including being honored as a multiyear winner in Ad Age Best Places to Work, Ad Exchanger's Best Use of Technology by an Agency Award and two MarTech Breakthrough Awards and a certified service partner to The Trade Desk.

*We are only accepting candidates outside of the US* Please only apply if you reside outside of the US* Priority for those who live in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and South Africa.

TheSocial Media Manageris responsible for tactical execution excellence and accountable for tactical plan delivery. They s trategically plan, activate, optimize, and manage social media buys aligned with the communication strategy, customer journey, and audience insights. They are responsible for ensuring effective media activation while considering the client's business goals and objectives. The Social Media Manager works closely with clients, collaborating with them to develop comprehensive media activation plans and presenting campaign analysis and insights to address their concerns. Experience with commerce clients is necessary.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Media Activation:

• Strategically plan, activate, optimize, and manage paid social media buys across social platforms (ex. in Facebook/Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, Pinterest, LinkedIn, etc.) aligned with the communication strategy, customer journey, and audience insights.
• Make activation choices and implementation plans based on the communication strategy and client's business goals, and effectively communicate the reasoning behind those choices.
• Utilize client and proprietary data and insights to enhance targeting and adjust investment and activation strategies based on performance.
• Embrace a test-and-learn approach, scaling new buying strategies and exploring expansion opportunities while staying aligned with the communication strategy.
• Ensure brand safety, fraud prevention, and data quality transparency while strategically guiding consumers along their journey.

Client Service:

• Understand client's business goals and customer journey to develop comprehensive social media activation plans aligned with their goals.
• Anticipate client needs and offer innovative solutions and recommendations based on data analysis.
• Present campaign analysis and insights to clients, addressing their concerns and demonstrating the effectiveness of activation planning.
• Translate media objectives and strategies in social campaign recommendations
• Support campaign structure and audit of prospective client social campaigns.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with other team members to optimize media across channels and platforms, delivering a cohesive consumer experience and optimizing outcomes.
• Work closely with Strategy/Planning to manage overall campaign delivery and provide optimization recommendations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to media planning, strategy, CX, and investment teams, communicating and collaborating effectively.

Thought-Leadership:

• Contribute to discussions, providing input to help shape and refine activation Social commitments and standards for effective media activation.
• Implement activation best practices, adjusting to meet your clients' needs to solve their problems, and develop expertise in Social media.
• Actively participate in professional growth opportunities, skill development, and meaningful contributions within your area of expertise.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, or a related field preferred
• 3-5years of experience in strategic media activation, specifically in social.
• Experience with commerce clients
• Proficient in utilizing social platforms and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts effectively.
• Proven experience in managing client relationships and providing strategic recommendations.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including mentoring and training junior team members.
• Collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• In-depth knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in social.

If you identify as a female candidate, and feel you can do this role even if there are a few things perhaps you've not done, please apply anyway! Goodway Group is 70% Female! We realize that men tend to apply for jobs when they can meet around 60% of the requirements for the role, where women tend to only apply when they know they meet 100% of the requirements.

Goodway Group is human-first, constantly working to become more inclusive and to make sure our employee population reflects our desire to constantly add to our diversity in all ways. We want applications from everyone, regardless of race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, citizen status, age, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected status. #usremote

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