Social Media Associate

**Department**: Marketing

**Reports to**: Social Media Manager

**Position Type**: Full-Time

**Location**:Mississauga, In-person

**Company Description**:
Behind the scenes, at Candy Funhouse, we strongly believe in teamwork and are committed to working towards our shared goal of making every experience with Candy Funhouse one worth sharing. We have a team of 30 passionate individuals who are all integral to our day-to-day operations. Imagine the sweetest place you could ever work at, that’s here Our office is a walk into Candyland and makes every day coming to work exciting. Having an open shared workspace promotes our goal of collaboration and conversation with all team members to drive results. We embrace failure as a fundamental component of our success. It allows us to measure how far we have come and what we can achieve if we try again. Every day is unlike no other; it is fast-paced, exciting, and enriching. Working with confectionary is always adventurous and allows our team to innovate in our approach to emerging trends consistently. It’s no wonder that we’re Canada’s largest online candy store since our launch in 2018, but we’re not stopping there. Candy funhouse is expanding into new territories and we need passionate collaborative people to join the team and help us grow. That’s where you come in. #FUNhousevibes

**Responsibilities**:
1. Social Media Assistance:

- Assist in developing and executing social media strategies across various platforms to increase brand awareness and engagement.
- Create, schedule, and publish content that aligns with the company's brand voice and marketing goals.
- Monitor social media channels and engage with the online community.

2. Content Creation:

- Generate creative and visually appealing content, including graphics, images, and text, to support social media campaigns.
- Capture high-quality photo and video content to be used across social media channels.

3. Video Production:

- Shoot, edit, and produce engaging video content for promotional purposes, product launches, and other marketing initiatives.
- Stay updated on industry trends and incorporate innovative video techniques to enhance content quality.

4. Collaboration:

- Work closely with the marketing team to align social media efforts with overall marketing strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information and ensure accurate representation of products and services in content.

5. Analytics and Reporting:

- Monitor social media analytics to measure the success of campaigns and identify areas for improvement.
- Provide regular reports on key social media metrics, trends, and insights.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
- Proven experience in social media management and content creation.
- Proficiency in video shooting, editing, and production using tools like Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or similar.
- Strong understanding of social media platforms and their respective best practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Creative mindset with the ability to think outside the box.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized.

**Benefits**:

- Health and dental insurance (after probationary period)
- Professional development opportunities
- Fun and collaborative work environment
- **Please attach a portfolio along with your resume for consideration.**_

**Salary**: $18.00-$21.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Mississauga, ON L4W 2R7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Social Media: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person