Job Overview

Our client is looking for a creative force to build a new retail honey brand's social media presence from scratch. You will own the entire content creation and posting process across Instagram, Facebook, and other platforms, creating both static and video content that brings the brand to life. This is a foundational role where your work will directly shape how customers discover and engage with the brand, giving you the creative freedom to develop strategies that resonate with the food and retail community.

Client Overview

A growing Canadian retail brand is launching a honey product line and building its market presence from the ground up. This is a startup venture with ambitions to expand into retail stores and e-commerce channels. The brand is in its early stages and needs a creative professional to establish and grow its social media presence across multiple platforms.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, specific times flexible (10 work hours per week - 2 hours per day, Central Canada Time)

Responsibilities:

• Create and edit social media content including photos, videos, and graphics for daily posting
• Develop and execute a social media strategy tailored to the food and retail industry
• Manage and grow Instagram and Facebook accounts with consistent, engaging content
• Handle community engagement and respond to followers to build brand loyalty
• Update website content on Wix platform as needed
• Maintain a content calendar and ensure daily posting across all platforms
• Provide creative input on branding, visual style, and messaging
• Collaborate with the founder on content direction and campaign ideas
• Build a social media presence that supports retail store pitches and partnerships
• Track performance and adjust content strategy based on engagement metrics

Requirements:

• Proven experience managing social media for food, beverage, or retail brands
• 2-5 years of professional social media management experience
• Strong portfolio demonstrating content creation, photo editing, and video editing skills (APPLICATIONS WITH PORTFOLIOS WILL BE PRIORITIZED)
• Proficiency with social media platforms including Instagram and Facebook
• Experience with Wix website management and content updates
• Ability to create both static images and video content for social media
• Professional experience working with American or European companies
• Demonstrable track record with references from previous employers

Qualifications

• University education
• Experience launching social media presence from zero to an established community (Nice-to-Have)
• Understanding of retail brand positioning and store partnership requirements (Nice-to-Have)
• E-commerce or Shopify experience (Nice-to-Have)
• Ability to provide administrative or operational support beyond social media (Nice-to-Have)
• Experience working with startup brands in their early growth stages (Nice-to-Have)

Why Join This Team:

• Work directly with the founder and have real creative input on brand direction
• Build something from the ground up and see the direct impact of your work
• Flexible remote work arrangement with stable, consistent hours
• Opportunity to upskill and take on additional responsibilities like website management
• Long-term growth potential as the brand expands into retail stores
• Work with a transparent employer who values professional expertise and creative vision

Independent Contractor Perks:

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring

Note

Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.