Manager, Social Media & Digital Marketing

MANAGER, SOCIAL MEDIA & DIGITAL MARKETING:

($96,964 - $114,075 Annually)

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director, Content Strategy, the Manager, Social Media and Digital Marketing is responsible for strategic communications planning and measurement across all social media platforms and for marketing strategy, with an emphasis on digital marketing. He/she/they conceptualizes, recommends, implements, manages, and evaluates content strategy across all social media platforms. The position leads and is responsible for social media governance and strategy, and oversees the creation of digital content, including multimedia materials. The role collaborates with the Communications leadership team to support content development and dissemination for digital and social platforms. The position supervises a team of staff, oversees project teams and contractors, and develops and maintains strong working relationships internally and externally to accomplish BC Housing’s goals and objectives.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will have the following:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or other relevant discipline.
• Considerable experience in social media strategy and digital marketing.
• Considerable experience working with diverse communities and audiences.
• Considerable supervisory and leadership experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the Employer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of the philosophies, processes, practices and techniques of strategic communications planning and implementation.
• Considerable knowledge of the affordable housing sector and ability to learn the Commission's organization, programs, and services and of related legislation and policies.
• Considerable knowledge of current social media and digital engagement techniques and approaches.
• Strong editorial skills in e-publications and in the creation of interactive infographics, basic infographics, and video content.
• Strong public sector marketing skills.
• Strong leadership, teamwork, interpersonal, and mediation skills.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, decision-making, project management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to develop plans, strategies, and programs, and provide advice and counsel to management and staff in a deadline oriented, high profile, and demanding environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and creatively, both orally and in writing with the ability to develop innovative ideas and solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple programs, issues, and projects, coordinate work with others, keep the executive and senior management apprised of major issues, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with internal and external partners, stakeholders, agencies, and contractors in planning and implementing strategies, providing strategic communications advice, and facilitating problem-solving in achieving results.
• Ability to lead, coach, and motivate staff in a team setting.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of current trends and best practices in communications relevant to complex organizations.

How to Apply:

Please review the attached job description for a complete list of duties, qualifications and competencies. To be considered for this competition, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume clearly identifying how they meet the qualifications necessary for this position. This information will be used as part of the selection process.

Your cover letter and resume should be submitted as one document in your profile when applying for this position. Please add your cover letter to your resume and submit both documents as your resume.

Only applications submitted using the Online Recruitment System at www.bchousing.org/careers will be accepted

If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your expertise to engage in meaningful and challenging work, please apply to join our team today at www.bchousing.org/careers

At BC Housing, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe and inclusive workplace where respect and diversity are recognized assets. We invite and welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, People with Disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all people committed to meaningful work that makes a difference. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you require accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact hr_admin@bchousing.org.

We didn’t become one of BC’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers without a lot of thought, care and consideration for our team and environment. Our supportive and collaborative workplace balances engaging and challenging work with personal development and wellness initiatives.

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