media coordinator Remote
Job description
Position: Social Media Coordinator and Writer
Type: Part-time, 12 hours per week, Remote
Start Date: July 1, 2023
Job Description
The Art Canada Institute is seeking a part-time Social Media Coordinator and Writer to create engaging content for ACI’s social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest) and to help us grow our audience. Under the supervision of the Editorial and Programming Manager, the Social Media Coordinator and Writer will write social media copy that captures the reader’s attention, provides entertainment and insight, and aligns with ACI’s brand voice.
The coordinator will also select images from ACI’s archives and other sources to support posts and appeal to a broad audience. The ideal candidate will have a deep familiarity with social media tools, platforms, and industry best practices, and should be comfortable collaborating in a remote work environment. As well, the candidate will have excellent writing skills and a strong knowledge of Canadian art and its history.
About the Art Canada Institute
Founded in late 2013, the Art Canada Institute is the only national institution whose mandate is to promote the study of an inclusive, multivocal Canadian art history to as broad an audience as possible, in both English and French, within Canada and internationally. The ACI has the following steams of programming: online and print art books, a kindergarten-to-grade-12 teacher education program, a fellowship program, and a weekly newsletter. ACI works with more than fifty of Canada’s leading art historians, curators, and visual culture experts who are dedicated to the creation of authoritative original content on the people, themes, and topics that have defined Canadian art history. Before the ACI, accessible and authoritative information on the lives and work of Canadian visual artists was hard to find. In less than a decade ACI has become an indispensable resource on Canada’s visual heritage. Based at Massey College at the University of Toronto, the ACI is a not-for-profit educational organization and a registered Canadian charity.
Responsibilities
- Develop content ideas in collaboration with ACI’s marketing team.
- Write high quality, engaging social media copy following ACI’s brand guidelines and industry bestpractices.
- Select appealing and captivating artwork images to support social posts and source the correct image credits/acknowledgements.
- Work with ACI’s marketing team to edit, approve, and schedule social content for each platform.
- Monitor ACI’s channels and respond to comments and questions that come through direct messagesor posts.
- Build ACI’s social media presence by strategically following and engaging with relevant accounts in the Canadian art community.Skills and Qualifications
- Excellent writing skills with a strong knowledge of creating engaging social media copy.
- Deep familiarity with social media management tools like Hootsuite.
- Strong understanding of social media best practices and building audience engagement.
- Ability to manage time effectively and collaborate in a remote work environment.
- Knowledge of Canadian art and art history.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Strong attention to detail.
Assets
- Experience with non-profit arts organizations.
- Proven experience writing social media copy.
- Familiarity with project management tools like Asana.
- Familiarity with digital design tools like Canva.
How to Apply
Please send the following to [email protected] by Friday, June 9, 2023:
- A cover letter explaining why you believe you are a strong candidate for this role.
- Your resumé.
- 2–3 sample posts that you have created for the Art Canada Institute.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 12 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Do you have a background in the arts or non-profit sectors?
- Do you have knowledge of Canadian art/art history?
Work Location: Remote
Application deadline: 2023-06-09
Expected start date: 2023-07-01
