Social Media Coordinator

Who We Are

Linus Tech Tips is one of the world's most renowned and influential technology-focused YouTube channels and online communities. With millions of subscribers and a deep passion for all things tech, we are dedicated to providing our audience with informative, entertaining, and exciting content.

About the Role:

Employment: Full-Time

Location: Surrey, BC, Canada

Are you looking to supercharge your social media career with a team that creates some of the most viral content for tech enthusiasts worldwide?

With over 15+ million subscribers on our main YouTube channel, Linus Tech Tips, and millions of engaged followers on our social media accounts, you’ll have a massive audience to share your passion for tech and gaming. You’ll also have the support of a collaborative team dedicated to helping you grow as a short-form content creator and develop into an expert at Youtube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and TikTok.

As a Social Media Coordinator specializing in short-form content, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Duties:

• Ideating engaging tech-centric concepts for short-form videos in collaboration with the Writing department and the rest of the social media team.
• Coordinating and filming short-form videos for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels, using our suite of gear purpose-built for vertical video.
• Utilizing video editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects to bring your footage to life.
• Collaborating with our Business team to develop fun sponsored short-form video and social content that connects with our audience.
• Tracking and evaluating past content performance, and presenting and executing strategies that build off of that data.
• Staying up-to-date with short-form content trends and jumping at opportunities as soon as they come up.
• Maintaining a strong understanding of the latest and greatest in tech, particularly when it comes to gaming.

Job Requirements:

• A portfolio/social media account which includes short-form videos that demonstrate a strong understanding of the format. A strong portfolio can make up for limited/no on-the-job experience.
• A strong understanding of TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels- and what makes content successful on these platforms.
• Strong writing skills and the ability to craft a compelling narrative.
• A basic understanding of Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop.
• A proactive “can-do” attitude and willingness to turn feedback into meaningful change (both from the community, and internally).
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and stay organized under tight deadlines.
• A genuine passion for technology and gaming.
• A strong understanding of our channels, our content, and our voice- bonus points if you’re a genuine fan!
• An ability to not only work collaboratively, but independently too.

Assets:

• Past experience in a social media or content production focused role.
• Proven success in producing viral short-form video content.
• Proven success in growing social media accounts, whether it be for other brands/organizations, or for yourself.
• Past experience working in brand/creator relationships.
• A basic understanding of Adobe After Effects.
• Strong presentation and/or interpersonal skills.

Compensation:

For this position the typical hiring salary range falls between CAD $65,000 and $85,000 per year. The base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job related qualifications such as knowledge, skills and experience. LMG's compensation structure is rooted in a performance and merit based approach that acknowledges performance of both the individual and the team.

Job Perks:

• Professional Development - Reimbursement of eligible skills development programs and courses.
• Health Coverage - Extended health benefits and dental plan, including extensive support for mental health.
• Paid Time Off - Paid personal leave as well as vacation time.
• Employee Wellness - Flexible schedules, frequent game nights, and exciting company outings.
• Phone Plan - A comprehensive phone plan for our employees.
• SWAG - Access to swag from lttstore.com, tech, and other goodies.
• Group Retirement Savings Plan - A generous employer matching plan for your retirement.

Equal Opportunity Statement

LMG is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, family status, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political belief, or conviction of a criminal or summary conviction offence unrelated to employment.

At LMG, we’re committed to building a workforce that is representative of the audiences we create for, by building a culture where everyone feels like they belong.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $65,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Surrey, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Are you currently able to work in Canada? Note: this does not mean "I can work in Canada as long as an employer sponsors me", it means "I can start work tomorrow".

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Surrey, BC