Social Media Strategist

If you’re reading this, you are probably a creative who continuously look for innovative ways to tell stories whether it be through a 30 second reel or a few minute long video. You enjoy telling stories in ways that haven't been done before and you aren't afraid to take calculated risks. Last but not least, you **LIVE** to be in front of the camera.

Let’s break down the FAQs of this job ad to help you decide if this is the right opportunity for you.

**What does Stallion Express do?**

Shippsy was only launched in late 2019, but we’ve already processed over 100,000 packagesand counting

**What’s in it for me?**

We want you to enjoy doing what you do best, and we promise to give you the autonomy and support to do it in a way that works for everyone - our clients, colleagues, and most importantly, YOU. Some of the benefits we offer include:

- **Birthday and work anniversary celebrations. **We love to celebrate you in whatever way we can. We promise not to make you awkwardly stand there while we sing “happy birthday” to you
- **Hybrid remote work options available. **Work where you work best While we do need you in office to create content and brainstorm with the team, we are very flexible in terms of work arrangements. This position is based out of our headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario.
- **Office gym. **Eat too many of those snacks? Our employee-only office gym at our head office in Mississauga is available for you 24/7. It’s no commercial gym but it has all the necessities
- and more
- **Recognition programs. **Convert your daily or weekly peer-to-peer brownie points for gift cards, trips, food, and more

**The opportunity**:
We are looking for a **Social Media Strategist & Content Creator** to join our growing team that will be reporting directly to our Head of Marketing. This role will be responsible for creating social media content on various platforms for the purpose of scaling our national brand awareness for both Stallion Express & Shippsy (with a extra focus on the latter), as well as forming meaningful relationships with our existing and future clients.

**What will I be doing?**
- Developing strong content strategy on relevant social media channels such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Youtube.
- Planning, shooting and editing various short form content for TikTok and Instagram.
- Searching and partnering with relevant online influencers.
- Create weekly social media reports to evaluate content performance.
- Community management through responding to all inbound messages and post comments.
- Stay up-to-date with current technologies and trends in social media, design, brand building and influencer marketing.

**Am I qualified for the position?**
- Minimum 2 year experience in social media marketing in a corporate environment.
- Deep familiarity with social media platforms (TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Youtube).
- Must be comfortable being on-camera.
- Eagerness to learn new marketing strategies and keep up with industry trends.
- Self-starter, well organized, thrives in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment.
- Strong communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Flexible and able to multitask multiple responsibilities. Must be able to quickly adapt with a positive mindset.
- Have a positive and outgoing personality, with a professional demeanor (maturity, integrity, self-discipline).
- Project management experience considered an asset because there will be collaboration with various internal teams.

**What’s the pay?**

Starting at $45,000 to $60,000, depending on your previous accomplishments, with a big emphasis on “starting” We’re hoping to continuously grow your skills, this role, and the salary that comes with it Again, this is a hybrid position, based out of our HQ in Mississauga, ON.

**How do I apply?**
- Why are you the perfect fit for this role?
- What type of social media content would you post for a company like Shippsy?
- Share a fun fact about yourself

We look forward to meeting you

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $45,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- On-site gym
- Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Mississauga, ON L5T 2H7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Please include a link to your portfolio Applications without a portfolio link will not be considered.
- Please film and submit a short creative video answering 3 questions:

- Why are you the perfect fit for this role?
- What type of social media content would you post for a company like Shippsy?
- Share a fun fact about yourself

**Experience**:

- Marketing: 2 years (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mississauga, ON L5T 2H7