Job Description

The Social Media Assistant is integral to the production and implementation of the day-to-day operations of Art Museum\xe2\x80\x99s social media channels. The position reports to the Communications Coordinator and is a non-appointed, casual contract at 24 hours per week.

We are looking for a creative, detail-oriented individual who is immersed in social media platforms and has an active social media practice. You enjoy finding stories and transforming existing exhibition materials into engaging, eye-catching, and smart campaigns and content. You will play a vital role in disseminating information about Art Museum\xe2\x80\x99s exhibitions, programs, and other institutional news in a timely manner. You will help measure and report on the impact of social media communications. You are on top of new features, developments, and trends, and can suggest new ways to reach broader audiences and deepen audience engagement on Art Museum\xe2\x80\x99s social media platforms.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+ persons, and others who may contribute to deepen understanding of the complexities of experience and embodiment.

Overview of Responsibilities

\xc2\xb7 Maintain, update, and grow social media presence of Art Museum\xe2\x80\x99s Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook channels. This includes creating eye-catching, engaging, and smart campaigns and content to promote Art Museum\xe2\x80\x99s exhibitions, programs, collections, and institutional news in collaboration with the Communications Coordinator.

\xc2\xb7 Create visual assets based on Art Museum\xe2\x80\x99s established templates.

\xc2\xb7 Publish social media posts accurately, in a timely manner, and with adherence to social media accessibility guidelines.

\xc2\xb7 Compile information for quarterly and end-of-season reports to help measure impact of digital communications.

\xc2\xb7 Stay on top of trends, developments, and features, and suggest ways to broaden and deepen audience engagement on Art Museum\xe2\x80\x99s social media platforms.

\xc2\xb7 Additional tasks as required.

Requirements:

Skills Required

\xc2\xb7 Exceptional social media content production and implementation skills

\xc2\xb7 Excellent writing skills

\xc2\xb7 Advanced Adobe Creative Cloud design skills

\xc2\xb7 A creative thinker

\xc2\xb7 Excellent attention to detail

\xc2\xb7 Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

\xc2\xb7 Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with colleagues

\xc2\xb7 Flexibility, willingness to learn, and the courage to experiment

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of social media accessibility guidelines an asset

\xc2\xb7 Video production skills an asset

\xc2\xb7 WordPress skills an asset

Experience Required

\xc2\xb7 Relevant experience in the production and implementation of social media communications for contemporary visual arts and culture organizations/institutions

Additional Info: About the Art Museum at the University of Toronto
The Art Museum is comprised of the Justina M. Barnicke Gallery (Hart House) and the University of Toronto Art Centre (University College).

Building on the two galleries\xe2\x80\x99 distinguished histories, the Art Museum originates and organizes an intensive year-round program of exhibitions and events that foster\xe2\x80\x94at a local, regional, and international level\xe2\x80\x94innovative research, interdisciplinary scholarship, and knowledge of art and its histories befitting Canada\xe2\x80\x99s leading university and the country\xe2\x80\x99s largest city.

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