Job Summary
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Social Media Assistant to support our digital marketing efforts. Reporting to the Marketing Manager, this role heavily involves creating engaging content and being comfortable in front of a camera. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of social media trends, along with experience in graphic design tools, video editing, and social media management applications. This entry-level position offers an excellent opportunity to develop marketing skills in the already engaged market of TCGs & hobbies.
Schedule
Weekends and some evenings required for availability
Duties
- Monitor social media accounts and provide basic customer service responding to comments and DMs
- Schedule daily stories, and static posts to promote products and events effectively
- Working with the rest of the content team to curate trends, create, and schedule compelling short-form content across Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Tiktok, and X
- Design graphics and supporting visuals using Canva
- Monitor social media analytics to continually improve and iterate on what works
- Research and summarize product topics as needed for accuracy
- Write and proofread all content scripts for accuracy, clarity, and brand consistency before publishing.
Skills
- Strong English reading and writing skills
- Strong computer skills
- Knowledge of Magic the Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, board games, sports and/or nerdy hobbies in general
- A self starter with drive to be able to work independently with little direct supervision
- Proficient in using google suite of products (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms etc.)
- Experience with Capcut or other video editing software
- Experience with social media management tools such as Hootsuite, Sprout or Buffer considered an asset
- Strong understanding of SEO best practices, keyword research, and digital marketing principles.
- Basic proofreading skills to ensure high-quality content output.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Creative mindset with an eye for visual storytelling
- Proven experience in growing social media account and short-form content creation is considered an asset but not necessary if candidate is willing to learn
Pay: $17.60-$19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Toronto, ON M5B 1T3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Please detail your area(s) of interest/experience with TCGs, board games, and/or tabletop games
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Work Location: In person
