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Are you creative, dynamic and passionate? Do you like to think outside of the box and find new ways to achieve your goals? Corus Entertainment has an exciting opportunity for you. If you have a passion for excellence, and would like to work for Corus Entertainment, we encourage you to apply.

Division: Marketing & Communications

Work Status: Full-Time

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Hybrid work of a split of onsite and remote/work from home.

About the Role

Corus has an exciting opportunity in our Social Media Centre of Excellence for a Manager, Social Lifestyle. We are seeking someone who is experienced in data-driven analysis, developing paid and organic social media strategies for large scale communities and has a deep understanding of the content creation process. The Social Media Manager has a passion for the media industry and is up to date on all social trends and platforms. This position will report into the Director of Audience Development.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and mentor a team of Social Strategists, Community Managers and Content Creators.
  • Develop and optimize best-in-class social media strategies and executions (across paid, owned and earned) for our priority programs and brands.
  • Execute campaigns that deliver on both internal and external (client-informed) KPIs.
  • Lead the team in developing and optimizing branded social content to meet monetization goals.
  • Develop and oversee the internal creator network at so.da.
  • Work with external partners including Meta, TikTok, Twitter and other emerging social platforms to keep up-to-date with the latest developments on the platform, and to capitalize on platform revenue opportunities.
  • Work with internal and external stakeholders to develop creative content.
  • Lead collaboration between data analysis team and Social Strategists to produce in-depth post-campaign reports to summarize learnings, insights and strategy recommendations for stakeholders and clients.
  • Act as an advisor to stakeholders, communicating social best practice guidelines, policies and training.
  • Advise on the impact of developments, trends, and new platforms in social media and how they inform our social marketing efforts.
  • Ensure direct reports are continuously honing, learning and mastering new social media skills in an ever-fluctuating industry.
  • Guide social team in early adoption of new social platform products and features.
  • Present results and insights from test-and-learn projects to wider so.da team.
  • Research and proactively recommend ideas and new content for our brands.

About You

What We Need From You

  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience managing large social communities and driving social performance, preferably in lifestyle or entertainment.
  • Demonstrated expertise in data-driven social media strategy and execution.
  • A minimum of 3 years in experience in social media planning / buying across paid, earned, and owned channels.
  • Strong interpersonal skills. Must be able to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Expertise in developing social media strategies for brands, shows and client sponsorships to drive engagement and encourage viewership.
  • Exceptional thought leadership – can rally several stakeholders around an idea and see it through from inception to execution.
  • In-depth knowledge of established and emerging social platforms (and how they can be utilized to the benefit of brand and business).
  • Experience in managing content creation, optimization and adaptation in nimble industry.
  • Ability to manage and work closely with producers and digital editors.
  • Experience in media and entertainment industry is a significant asset.
  • Deep understanding of data and social analytics.

Managerial Responsibilities:

  • Prioritize departmental projects with peers and ensure delivery of scalable solutions.
  • Manage and foster a high performing team.
  • Oversee strategists, community managers, content creators.
  • Manage and oversee social budget of portfolio to drive maximum value and innovation to social brands.
  • Manage internal stakeholder relationships across Marketing, Content, Digital, Publicity and Sales.
  • Foster a data-driven culture within the team.
  • Build focus on delivering business value.
  • Build alignment with senior stakeholders throughout the business, and relationships with directors and members of the executive team.

If You Have the Following…. We Want to Hear From You!

  • Experience managing multiple, large social audiences
  • Deep understanding of social data, digital and social analytics, and a 10,000 ft view of the social landscape.
  • Experience with paid social
  • Visual media experience a plus (photography, videography)
  • A passion for television and social media

At Corus we value and actively involve the full range of what makes people unique in order to create a strong and innovative company where amazing people thrive. A company where people have the full opportunity to show their unique value and develop their potential. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people of colour, people with disabilities, people from all gender and sexually diverse communities and people with intersectional identities.

Corus is also committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Corus Entertainment

Division: Global News Toronto

Work Status: Temporary Full-time (6 Month Contract)

Location: Toronto, ON – Don Mills (Hybrid)

About the Role:

Global News is looking for an experienced Show Producer to join our Crime Beat team based out of Toronto. This position will report to the Executive Producer – Crime Beat. The successful candidate will be responsible for researching, writing, and producing segments and managing full episodes for Crime Beat on Global TV, Global News’ true crime doc series. This is Group 4 in the current collective agreement.

You’ll be working on things like:

  • Producing, scripting and vetting content for full length true crime investigative episodes.
  • Researching, chasing, and delivering content for Crime Beat TV.
  • Writing and vetting compelling, accurate scripts for full length true crime investigative episodes.
  • Booking interview subjects.
  • Transcribing interview content.
  • Developing creative ways to deliver engaging and unique episodes for Crime Beat TV.
  • Assignment of stories, cameras, resources, and reporters.
  • Liaising with the Crime Beat and Global News staff for scheduling crews to film segments.
  • Writing and producing related online stories and video.
  • Maintaining Global News’ high production standards.
  • Overseeing the editing of episodes.
  • Other duties as required.

If you have the following…we want to hear from you!

  • Post-secondary education in journalism, communications, or a related field
  • Minimum of 5 years TV news and documentary production experience with a special focus on long-form storytelling.
  • Experience producing investigative, true crime, crime, and justice stories.
  • Experience producing full length episodes from start to finish.
  • Working knowledge of all newsroom production software.
  • Working knowledge of desktop editing.
  • Must have proven strong editorial news judgment, with solid investigative research abilities.
  • Proven ability to access and interpret property searches, title searches, court records and civil filings for all jurisdictions.
  • Proven ability to write and execute Freedom of Information requests for all levels of government.
  • Strong news writing skills.
  • Proven ability to multitask, working quickly and efficiently under tight deadlines.
  • Familiarity with online content production, writing for the web, WordPress, Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites.
  • Must have excellent people skills with the ability to work independently, effectively, and cooperatively in a team environment
  • Strong and proven leadership skills a must.

Corus Entertainment

Division: Radio

Work Status: Fulltime

Location: Vancouver, BC

About the Role

This position requires the perfect blend of creative talent, marketing savvy, teamwork and a genuine desire to super serve our internal and external clients. Reporting to the Radio Creative Director, Creative Services, you will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

Responsibilities:

  • Create compelling, engaging creative for a diverse client base
  • Research client information such as industry, competitors, and products in order to better understand and promote the company
  • Demonstrate mastery for effective radio copywriting
  • Liaise with clients to address their expectations and concerns regarding promotional material, and gain approval
  • Collaborate with sales, promotions, digital and production teams to develop successful advertising and promotional campaigns
  • Mastery of station brand and target audience
  • Mastery of internal and external client service
  • Assist and brainstorm with other Creative Writers & BC Creative Services Team to develop unique advertising solutions, strategies and ideas for each client
  • Prepare and maintain accurate records of past and present contracts and commercials
  • Regularly meet with the Creative Director to discuss project progress and ways to improve efficiency within the Department
  • Ensure project deadlines are met and ads are sent to air on time
  • Work with the Production team to develop sound effects of ads
  • Make last minute revisions when requested by agencies or clients and maintain up-to-the minute creative priorities
  • Attend seminars, conferences and courses in order to develop skills and keep up-to-date with trends
  • Ensure material meets CRTC standards and regulations, industry regulations and Corus legal policies
  • Mastery of ability to prioritize and manage workload in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
  • Input traffic instructions into Wide Orbit

About You

What We Need From You:

  • Minimum 5 years major market radio copywriting experience
  • Proficient skill with of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel and Word
  • Highly knowledgeable of Wide Orbit and Media Touch
  • Understanding of basic audio editing and audio editing software
  • Post-secondary education in broadcasting, advertising, marketing, or other related field

If You Have the Following….We Want to Hear From You!

  • Exceptional creativity and writing skills
  • Ability to develop a creative strategy that meets clients’ marketing needs
  • Excellent people skills with an ability to relate with diverse clientele; a natural talent for diffusing inter-personal conflict with humour and respect
  • Positive, engaging team player with a strong sales focus
  • Ability to self-manage along with strong time management, organizational, and verbal communication skills
  • Keen knowledge of station cluster formats & Excellent grasp of pop culture
  • Strong research skills required to study client products and competitors, as well as advertising trends
  • Must exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with both internal and external contacts
  • Display excitement and a solid grasp of digital & social media platforms
  • Ability to approach projects with innovative and creative thinking, creating fresh and competitive solutions
  • Superior organization skills including demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple, complex projects concurrently and within strict deadlines

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