Position Summary

At Samsung Electronics Canada, we take pride in the creativity and diversity of our talented people – they are at the forefront of everything we do. Their skillset and mindset drive our continued success. We want the best of the best at Samsung to join our team, not just those who fit into our Culture but those who will ADD to our Culture and make Samsung an even better place to work.

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If you want to work for one of the most recognized brands in the world and one of the Top 100 Employers in Canada...and have a ton of fun…. then please keep reading!

Our Perks:
• Fantastic employee discount on all Samsung products
• Competitive Salary and Performance based incentive plan for all levels
• Employer paid Medical and Dental coverage from day one
• Group RRSP plan that helps you save for the future
• Free on-site gym to get your sweat on
• Subsidized Cafeteria; including free Starbucks coffee/latte machine
• 4-day in-office work schedule Monday through Thursday – with Friday remaining a flex day to work remotely
• Tuition Reimbursement to keep you learning/Access of Samsung U for 24/7 online learning
• Employee Referral program- we want great talent like you!
• Virtual Pet Care-to ensure the well-being and health of your beloved furry companions!
• Additional Well Being Days for better work life-balance!

The Senior Specialist II, Social Media Content Creator (Designer) is responsible for the creation and adaption of organic social media content across all owned Samsung Canada handles (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, X and Facebook) of all business divisions at Samsung. This includes the creation of locally produced content (designing and production), partner with local influencers for branded content and adaption of global social assets (modification of content based on brand lead feedback). The implications of this role are considerable, including the continued perception of Samsung as an ethical, successful, innovative company – a brand that matters to consumers and Canadians. The primary KPI for this role is to maximize social engagement through creating compelling and platform specific creative and messaging. Reporting and working closely with the Manager, Social Media and Content, this role will be the key production and operational lead for all social media content across the organization.

Role and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Developing & Capturing Local Social Content (80%):

Responsible for designing and producing compelling local social media content (photography or video including social copy) from conception to delivery across varies LOBs (Mobile Experiences, Consumer Electronics, Direct to Consumer and Corporate Brand) and locations (studio, events, stores, etc.) for varies social platforms.Build and present creative concepts to relevant stakeholders (brand and legal) to gain approvals ahead of content production. Once approved, produce assets and gain necessary approvals before posting content on @SamsungCanada handles.Generate, edit, publish and share engaging content daily (ex. original text, photos, videos, audio and news).Coordinate and manage product samples with relevant divisions as required for production.Collaborate with influencer(s) and agencies as required for them for branded content opportunities.Attend live events as required to capture on-site content for partnerships.

Localizing Global Social Content (20%):

Review and follow monthly global social media calendars & playbooks for organic content.Determine how global content fits within local content calendar, maintaining level of support for product and corporate mandatory content based on direction from relevant stakeholder.As required from brand leads, edit static and video content including copy and titles to ensure legal compliance.Manage inbound requests by standardizing content requirements from all relevant stakeholders for efficient and timely posting of content.

Additional Job Information:

Develops professional expertise by complying with company policies and procedures.Works on problems of moderate scope where analyzing situations or data requires a review on various factors.Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.Normally receives general instructions on routine work with detailed instructions on new projects or assignments.

Skills and Qualifications

Education:

Undergraduate or college degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of skills, training and hands-on experience.

Knowledge:

Live and breathe “social media culture” – knowledgeable and up-to-date in different social trends, pop culture and best practices.Strong writing skills specifically copy writing for social media content.Expert in capturing videos using DSLR camera or mobile device & online recording techniques.Excellent skills in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, After Effects, etc.).Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop is MUST.Technical production skills and experience (ie. Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, etc.).Experience managing complex and fast-moving issues while working with limited supervision.Attention to detail and sense of urgency (in relation to key flagship product or service launch).Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision.Highly developed communication & interpersonal skills, able to build relationships and interact comfortably with a wide range of stakeholders for content production.

Experience:

5+ years agency experience, with +2 years in either creating (either through capturing and editing video content or using stock photography) or adapting global content to best maximize the performance and engagement of content through brand owned social platforms.Content experience - must understand and have produced social-first content across key platforms (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook) adhering to platform content best practices to guide production of creative assets.Experience working with influencer(s) to produce branded content.Experience using Sprinklr or other social media platform to schedule and publish content.

Please note that a portfolio is required for anyone being interviewed.

Samsung is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Samsung has an accommodation process in place and provides accommodations for job applicants with disabilities as appropriate. Assessment and selection materials and procedures can be made available in accessible formats and methods as appropriate.  If you require a specific accommodation because of disability or medical need, please let us know when selected to take part in our recruitment process so that reasonable arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations to be in place as you move through our process.

We thank you for your interest in working for Samsung. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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