Social Media Specialist - Vancouver Surge

at  Canucks

POSITION: Social Media Specialist (6 Month Contract)
DEPARTMENT: Esports - Vancouver Surge
REPORTS TO: Senior Business Operations Manager
TERM: Date of Hire until June 30, 2024

POSITION SUMMARY:

As the Social Media Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in contributing to the development and execution of comprehensive marketing strategies, content development and social media output. Your primary responsibility will be to create engaging and compelling content across various channels to enhance our brand presence and drive audience engagement. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, video and corporate partnerships, to create top-tier online and in-person experiences for our fans.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be based in Vancouver, BC
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and OBS
Strong organization, time management and planning skills
Knowledge of esports and familiarity with Call of Duty
Superior attention to detail
Strong copywriting skills
Experience managing Discord servers

(Other duties may be assigned as required)
Create unique content and assist with management and strategy for team social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok and other emerging platforms
Work closely with teams across the organization, such as corporate partnerships, to generate content that helps achieve organizational priorities
Assist with fan engagement and responses to social media postings
Participate in team meetings, providing input and suggestions related to social media and other areas as needed
Watch and facilitate content output during Game Days
Manage the content schedule to ensure all deadlines are being met for day-to-day deliveries and sponsorship campaigns
Manage community events and tournaments, including managing the Surge Discord server and our Surge Fan Ambassador Program to foster positive fan experiences
Document and report on key metrics, evaluating project outcomes against defined KPIs and building contingencies to pivot if required