Social Media Strategist

JYZ Design; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency in Calgary is seeking a content creator to support their marketing efforts. The ideal candidate will be responsible for social media content creation, directing shoots, and managing UGC. Applicants must live in Calgary and provide a portfolio showcasing relevant works. This full-time role offers a hybrid work model and various benefits, including extended health care and a flexible schedule.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Dental care

Paid time off

Extended health care

Qualifications

• Must be living in Calgary, Alberta.
• Portfolio with social media content or blogs is essential.
• Experience with TikTok and Instagram trends.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize social media content.
• Direct content shoots.
• Source user-generated content.

Skills

Curiosity for marketing optimization

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to create and edit social media content

Tools

WordPress

Mailchimp

Instagram and Facebook Ads

Job description

Company Overview

JYZ Design is a boutique creative agency differentiating ourselves with quality work. We partner with passionate businesses to create a branding as unique as their vision. We specialize in website design, brand building, content creation and social media ads for the hospitality, Ecommerce and education industries. Our business thrives on entrepreneurship and participates in many different businesses.

Job Purpose

JYZ Design is looking to grow and we are looking for people to grow with us. This position will support the day-to-day work with supervision from a manager. The successful applicant with be tasked with conceptualizing social media content, directing content shoots, sourcing UGC content, blog copywriting and some marketing tasks. All our team members get to dip their toes in a variety of tasks and roles, so the more you have to bring to the table, the better.

Please make sure youinclude a writing portfolioand/or social media content you've created that represents a creative style, experience or a willingness to learn the tasks as described above. Bonus if you have a blog or experience in travel!

Requirements

• NO remote workers – candidate must already be living in Calgary, Alberta
• Knowledge of local area (lots of our clients are in tourism!)
• Constant curiosity for marketing optimization and where it fits into the clients' business
• Comfortable with communication standards for a variety of mediums
• Ability to self-edit as well as work of others
• Works to optimize speed of work
• Well organized approach to a variety of project work
• Ability to stay agile, be self motivated to learn
• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively in a high-activity work environment
• Team player with strong communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to follow a regiment workflow
• A history of innovation, creativity and delivering results
• A desire to work with designers, art directors, project managers and other writers
• A portfolio of your work – blogs, social content
• Understands Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook popular culture, trends and language
• Able to create and edit a Tiktok and Reels
• Able to write an engaging caption
• Able to manage the production of content on location with clients

Specific Skills a Plus (training provided)

• SEO – search engine writing
• Sales & client management
• Photography & Videography
• Web content management - Wordpress
• Email marketing - mailchimp
• Social media marketing - Instagram and Facebook ads

A perfect fit for our culture, you…

• Appreciates freedom in hours, working from home and independence
• Genuinely love what you do
• Are constantly seeking inspiration, the top trends and have innovative ideas when it comes to design and marketing
• Are looking for something different in your everyday work
• Are looking for opportunities to quickly advance your career and expand into different roles like Project management or Marketing director related
• Enjoy working with a close team and finding community
• Have great taste! Always has an opinion on the latest marketing campaigns, designs and what you see online.
• LOVES DOGS!

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Hybrid work model (2 days WFH, 3 days in office)

Schedule

• Full-time

Supplemental pay types

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Please provide a portfolio with examples of work such as a website, social media page, or PDF (dropbox/Google drive links). Applications without portfolios will NOT be considered.