Hiring Social Media Manager

Hiring :: Social Media Manager

Why join Branding & Buzzing? If you’re passionate about food and beverage and looking to sharpen your social media skills in the industry, our boutique agency is the place for you! Located in  Prince Edward County, we offer a hybrid work environment that combines the flexibility of remote work with the vibrant energy of our in-office team. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to grow and evolve within a supportive, close-knit team that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration. We’re not just an agency; we’re a family of foodies and beverage enthusiasts dedicated to making a mark.

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About The Position

The Social Media Manager will use advanced communication skills, combined with knowledge of social media and influencer marketing, to shape the agency’s client’s online presence. Whether managing influencer campaigns, coordinating content creation, or supporting events and trade shows, this role is a vital piece of the puzzle.

You will be responsible for growing and developing assigned accounts by problem-solving, embracing trends, and getting the job done in a fast-paced, high-performing environment.

This role may also be known as Marketing Coordinator, Social Media Coordinator, or Social Media Associate.

 

Community Management Roles/Tasks

  • Build Client social media strategies across platforms including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok and Pinterest, where applicable, with the support of the Account Manager
  • Prepare and execute social media editorial buckets and asset selection/cropping, video edits in-app, copy and/or copy direction, engagement, and scheduling editorials.
  • Collaborate with, and manage Agency copywriter related to account work
  • Coordinate campaign and evergreen content for editorials
  • Integrate campaigns and/or programs into editorials
  • Collaborate with, and provide feedback to Ad Specialist for organic and influencer marketing for Client reports(reports are prepared by Ad Specialists)
  • Schedule editorials and publish stories and Reels in real-time, where applicable
  • Use Client-approved software where applicable to schedule editorials (training provided)
  • Daily platform engagement such as follows, comments/likes, story reshares, and DM inbox management (which may include escalating these messages to Clients)

 

Influencer Marketing Management Roles/Tasks

  • Manage multiple programs & campaigns related to Influencer Marketing programs that integrate into the Client’s social media content
  • Prospect, pitch, and secure Influencers for programs, campaigns and/or ambassadorships
  • Serve as Liaison between Influencers, clients, suppliers and brands
  • Manage budgets, where applicable
  • File influencer assets as per Agency’s SOP (Standard Operating Procedures)
  • Create Google Forms for Influencer Marketing, where applicable

 

Content Creation Roles/Tasks

  • Support Account Manager(s), where applicable with supplier and content creator work orders, photography shot lists, Google Forms, Google Tracking Documents, and any other service agreements
  • Develop content shot lists that align with the needs of editorials
  • Collaborate with Account Manager and/or Content Manager, where needed and applicable
  • Assist photography and video sessions on-site

 

 

Contract Start: September 1, 2024

Contract Hours: 20-25 hours per week (also contracted to include weekends and after-hours)

Contract Type: Hybrid (minimum of 14 hours in-person per week)

Contract Remuneration: Hourly, To be negotiated.

 

Online Virtual Requirements

  • Be available by Teams and/or Email at mutually agreeable times each week for virtual hours
  • Check Teams, Email, and Monday.com and action any time-sensitive tasks at minimum (2) times per day from Monday – Friday (anytime between 10 AM-12 PMANDanytime between 3 PM-5 PM)
  • Weekends and evening hours are expected, and part of this contracted role

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary degree or diploma in Marketing and/or Communications is preferred
  • Minimum 2+ years of agency experience
  • Demonstrated client relationship skills
  • Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs, Mailchimp, Monday.com, Meta Business Suite, Sprout Social, Google Forms, Dropbox, and Social Media platforms

 

Qualities

  • Strong passion for marketing
  • Driven, energetic and goal-oriented
  • Work well under pressure and tight deadlines
  • Logical, work-oriented, and analytical
  • A self-starter and problem-solver
  • Understand the rules and processes but know when to show initiative

ABOUT US

We started Branding & Buzzing with the belief that social media would change eating, cooking, and dining out. We were right. Today, when North America’s best food and beverage brands want to own a moment, spread the word or launch a product, they knock on our door.

Our strength has always been our reach. We worked in the food space for years, and our peers at the time are now the country’s top chefs, mixologists, and restauranteurs. We use our clients’ products to make their menus better. They use their menus to showcase our clients’ products, and we all eat very well.

Our clients are some of the most well-known names in food and food service. You’ve heard of them because that’s our job. And we do it well. Let’s talk about what we can do for you