Social Media Specialist

Nch’ḵay̓ Development Corporation•West Vancouver, BC

29d•CA$75,000 - CA$85,000

About The Position

This is a hands-on role for someone who is equally comfortable filming on an iPhone, editing a Reel, planning a content calendar, and identifying the next great story before anyone else does. If you're energized by fast-paced environments, passionate about Indigenous storytelling, and excited to help shape one of Canada's most unique economic development organizations, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

3+ years of experience creating content and managing social media for a brand or organization.
Exceptional photography and short-form video creation skills.
Experience editing content using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, Canva, Premiere Pro or similar platforms.
Strong understanding of Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and emerging platforms.
Excellent writing and storytelling skills.
Strong planning and organizational abilities with the ability to manage multiple brands and priorities.
Comfortable working independently and proactively identifying content opportunities.
Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel throughout the Lower Mainland to capture content.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Indigenous organizations or communities.
Drone photography or videography experience.
Motion graphics or animation skills.
Experience managing paid social campaigns.
Familiarity with social media analytics and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

Capture photo and video content across Nch'ḵay̓ and our operating businesses.
Create engaging social-first content including Reels, TikToks, Stories, carousels, photography and short-form video.
Edit video and photography using industry-leading tools.
Write compelling captions that align with each brand's voice.
Stay ahead of social trends while ensuring content remains authentic to our organization and community.
Manage day-to-day social media execution across multiple brands and channels.
Develop and maintain monthly content calendars.
Schedule and publish content.
Monitor performance and recommend opportunities to improve engagement and reach.
Support community management by monitoring comments and messages and escalating issues when needed.
Build relationships across the organization to uncover meaningful stories.
Attend community events, project milestones, employee activities, and business initiatives to capture content in real time.
Work closely with communications, marketing, community engagement and business teams to bring campaigns to life.
Help identify new storytelling opportunities that showcase the work and impact of the Squamish Nation and Nch'ḵay̓.
Stay current on emerging social platforms, content formats, creator tools and AI technologies.
Continuously explore new ways to improve efficiency and elevate content quality.
Experiment with new ideas while measuring what resonates most with our audiences.