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.
What You'll Do
Content Creation
- 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.
Social Media Management
- 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.
Storytelling
- 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.
Innovation
- 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.
What You'll Bring
- 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.
You'll Thrive in This Role If You...
- Love creating content and are always thinking about the next great story.
- Naturally notice moments others might miss.
- Enjoy being out in the community meeting people and building relationships.
- Keep up with social media trends because you genuinely enjoy it.
- Have a creator mindset and aren't afraid to jump behind the camera or in front of it when needed.
- Can balance creativity with strategy.
- Are curious, collaborative and always looking to improve.
- Believe in the power of storytelling to strengthen communities.
Bonus Points
- 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.
