Req Id: 71531
Come work for a company that loves you. At Virgin Mobile, we don’t have “customers”, we have Members. And Members get access to exclusive music events, VIP treatment, and killer music, entertainment, fashion and travel deals from the world’s must-have brands. From our Members to everyone that works here, we’re part of something special. Virgin Mobile has attracted more than 18 million Members worldwide. If you think you’ve got what it takes to join us and make Virgin Mobile even more awesome, then read on, my friend, and let’s spread the awesomeness around. Get personal with Virgin Mobile Canada on Facebook and Twitter.
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Google +, Snapshat... Does reading this list send tingles down your spine? Do you love creating and publishing content so much you think you should be the editor and chief of some foodie, fashion, music or tech magazine? Do you believe that social media can be one of the best channels to make amazing brand building and customer service strides? And finally do you love the idea of working on a global brand that loves music, is going to space and treats it's customers (aka Members) like they are superstars? Then it's time to join Virgin Mobile as our social media guy/gal. We'll love you more than your current job.
Responsibilities:
- Bring to life the Virgin brand in social.
- Engage our Members and make them feel loved!
- Attend VIP events and create social programs that amplify the experience from beyond backstage.
- Integrate with the web, search, mobile, advertising, sponsorship and care team members to ensure social is playing the right role in the mix.
- Work with PR to develop unexpected delighters and crowd pleasers that gets us all sorts of earned and paid media coverage.
- Have the backs of our super talented social care peeps; they will come to you for guidance and advice oh grand guru.
- Manage and write all sorts of communications for internal and external audiences.
You’re sold aren't you? Now it's time to sell us!
The chops you must have (aka critical competencies):
- Experience in building and engaging communities in social media.
- Advanced technical understanding and interest, with the ability to grasp complex concepts and articulate them in a simple way.
- Strong project management and organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of the social media universe including online community platforms, their respective participants (Forums, Blogs, etc.) and how they can be deployed in different scenarios.
- Creative, diplomatic and cool under pressure with fantastic interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in written and verbal format, along with a strong ability to build and maintain relationships.
- Team player, with the confidence to take the lead and guide other departments when necessary.
- A professional who thrives on results and is passionate about engaging communities in a Social Media setting.
- Bachelor’s degree or community college diploma in marketing, advertising, web development, communications, Public Relations, English or related.
- Experience with paid social advertising platforms and the ability to measure activity an asset.
Additional Information:
Position Type: Management
Job Location: Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Application Deadline: 04/02/2015
Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted.
Virgin Mobile is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees and members feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and serve, and where every team member has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Created: Canada, ON, Toronto