Job Description

About Maplelea Canadian Dolls

Our mission is to make a difference in the lives of Canadian children by providing age-appropriate dolls and activity products that promote creative play and healthy, active lifestyles, while fostering a love and interest in Canadian culture, heritage and geography. Our dolls are meant to be both an inspiration to, and a reflection of, Canadian kids from coast to coast to coast.

Our customers range from kids to collectors ("kidults") who love storytelling as much as we do. We are a small, dedicated team (just six of us!) located in Newmarket, ON.

The Role

We're looking for a

story-driven Digital Media Specialist

who can capture the hearts of parents and doll enthusiasts. You'll plan, produce, and analyze engaging content that tells the stories of our doll characters, our brand, our business, and Canada itself -- through words, images, and video.

Responsibilities

Identify and share the stories that make Maplelea a uniquely Canadian company -- from the people behind the scenes to the heritage that inspires our dolls. Film, edit and manage highly engaging videos, reels, and images for Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest Write clear, compelling captions, hooks, headlines, posts, and blogs that showcase Canadian culture, geography, and history through the Maplelea lens. Analyze performance metrics and engagement to continually improve reach and impact. Collaborate directly with the Founder/President to shape storytelling strategies and promotional campaigns on multiple platforms, including email. Help keep our website up to date with constantly changing product images, content and promotions. Communicate directly with customers and fans through online responses.

Qualifications

Creativity, curiosity, and initiative -- someone who sees stories everywhere, and can capture authentic, behind-the-scenes moments that resonate. A natural storyteller with a passion for Canada -- its people, places, and heritage. Excellent writing skills and impeccable English. Strong video filming and editing skills (Reels, short-form content, etc.). Experience with current digital platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, Klaviyo, Shopify, etc.). Understanding of content strategy, community engagement, and visual branding. Expertise in product photography, including lighting techniques. Educational background in, or significant knowledge of, Canadian history, geography, and culture. Familiarity with scheduling, analytics, KPIs, content tools (e.g., Meta Business Suite, Canva, and similar), and email marketing, Must live locally and work in-office in

Newmarket, Ontario

.

To Apply

Please submit your

resume

with a

cover letter specifically relating to this position

, along with a

link or portfolio

showcasing your work.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $45,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress On-site parking Store discount
Application question(s):

Should you be offered the position, what is the distance that you will need to commute to L3Y 6Z3?
Work Location: In person