Editor Canada Creative
The role
THE ROLE
We Are Social is looking for a culture-hungry Editor who wants to make work that people will love. To do the job well, you’ll need a good sense of social media craft and a desire to get your hands dirty. We are seeking someone who lives in the space between pop culture and entertainment.
WE ARE
A creative agency powered by social connections. That means we thrive on what’s trending and creating campaigns that get people buzzing. We call it “Ideas Worth Talking About,” and we’re proud to have played a part in some of the most culturally relevant campaigns of the decade for brands like McDonald’s, Adidas, Universal Studios, and YouTube.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE
- Our passport program lets you explore and work from one of our 18 other offices worldwide, including Paris, Singapore, Madrid, Dubai, London and more!
- You best believe we know how to celebrate our wins. And our losses (it’s how we learn).
- From carbon offsets to community kitchens, we’re passionate about making a difference.
YOU ARE
- A person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, responding quickly and proactively
- Not interested in just following trends – you want to create them
- A self-starter, who’ll take ideas from concept to execution, navigating feedback like a pro
What matters is your deep understanding of what resonates with social audiences. This role is energetic, innovative and forward-thinking. Alongside engaging with communities, you’ll guide brands by staying ahead of social trends and cultural moments. In return, you’ll join a global agency dedicated to generating buzzworthy ideas for some of the world’s leading brands.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- SOCIAL LITERACY Identifying trends and opportunities as they emerge in social that stay true to our brands. Design to specific social platforms.
- CONTENT CREATION: From photography to videography, design, and platform native tools, you’ll create a wide range of content that suits the client, the moment and the idea. From quick social posts to lo-fi shoots, you have range and the ability to switch between styles while still experimenting and looking for unique opportunities to make work ownable and talked about.
- COLLABORATION: Work collaboratively with a large team of creatives from ideation to execution – helping to ensure ideas are created and brought to life faithfully while taking direction & feedback from leads.
- WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT: Manage multiple priorities and assignments. Execute with quick turnaround times for real time moments, capture trending moments, editing quickly and efficiently to deliver high quality work, on-time and with accuracy.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE
- Online portfolio with relevant work examples.
- Demonstrable understanding of YouTube, Instagram and TikTok features, best practices, creator tools (such as CapCut), culture, including popular trends, memes, and sports communities.
- A strong point of view on what it takes to entertain audiences, drive views and build a dedicated following on social.
- Strong sense of color, layout, typography, visual hierarchy, and storytelling.
- You have a sense of branding and know how to work to brand guidelines while also pushing them.
- You know when to ask for feedback and you can implement it well.
- In-depth understanding of design and editing programs such as Photoshop and Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, Lightroom, and InDesign.
- Understanding of best practices for platform-specific design features and elements.
- Stays informed on current design & social trends while keeping an eye out on upcoming trends & technology.
- An organized team player with an ability to work under tight deadlines and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to experiment, get your hands dirty, and push work to be better.
- You have a natural enthusiasm and excitement for your work.
WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN OUR TEAM?
At We Are Social, we don’t just offer a job—we offer a creative career in an agency that moves at the speed of culture. Here’s what you’ll get:
- We are the first, largest, most awarded socially-led creative agency in the world, connecting you to 1,300+ like-minded professionals around the world
- An innovative and entrepreneurial work environment that promotes ingenuity and individuality – with the best of colleagues, and the best of clients
- Hybrid work models and flexible hours, plus a work from anywhere policy for short-term stays in other regions
- Generous vacation starting at 3 weeks + 1 extra week during the summer and over the holidays
- Agency summer days (exact policy differs per campus and agency)
- Modern, open co-working spaces with coffee & snack bars, located in great city neighborhoods, close to shops and restaurants and easy access to public transport
- Dogs allowed, dedicated private wellness room (in select offices)
- Regular team social events – holiday parties, seasonal gatherings, weekly happy hours, inspiring speakers and more! We are obsessed with learning and being better humans
- In-house learning & development sessions and annual career and growth conversations
- Access to internal network of opportunities across all agencies
- Focus on developing and recruiting BIMPOC Talent
- Internal EDI group(s), programs & initiatives across Plus Company and opportunities to be involved in employee resource group(s)
WE INVEST IN YOUR HEALTH AND WELLNESS:
- Flexible benefits to support your individual lifestyle and life stage – with access to a personal wellness spending account you can use for a wide range of wellness expenses, including gym membership fees, pet care, education expenses, and much more!
- Comprehensive mental health support including access to a virtual mental health therapy clinic providing you with personalized therapist, guided iCBT programs and live therapy, access to health clinicians 24/7, and a holistic array of other health and holistic array of other health and wellness resources to support you and your family.
JOIN US
At We Are Social, we celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences. We welcome unique voices and talents, especially those not traditionally embraced by advertising. Discover more about our culture and our work.
Creating meaningful work means embracing different perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on age, colour, ability, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Not only are these provisions protected by provincial and federal law, embracing difference is what makes We Are Social what it is—and we wouldn’t have it any other way. We pride ourselves on our inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any accommodations during the interview process to make it work for you, let us know.
Let’s do cool stuff together. Apply now!
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