Overview
Social Media Intern Jobs in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada at Shaw Festival Theatre
Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake
Social Media Intern
Department:
Marketing, Sales and Communications
Reports to:
Digital Content Manager
About the Shaw Festival
Helmed by Artistic Director Tim Carroll (TC) and inspired by the spirit of George Bernard Shaw, the Shaw Festival creates unforgettable theatrical encounters. Home to Two-Way Theatre, the Festival is a place where people who are curious about the world gather to share the unique experience of live theatre.
Working at The Shaw
As one of the world’s leading repertory theatre companies and Niagara’s 20 largest employers, the Shaw Festival is dedicated to increasing diversity and inclusion in our audiences, programs, and in the hiring of staff, artists and recruitment of Board members. The Shaw is committed to a future where our theatres are inclusive of all peoples, while being fully reflective of our diverse communities and the world around us.
As such, the Shaw Festival is an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We encourage and invite applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, Black or persons of colour (IBPOC); and 2
SLGBTQIA+. In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and in keeping with our wish to ensure a fully inclusive and equitable environment, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process. Assistance will be provided.
The Department
The Marketing, Sales and Communications Team is responsible for revenue generation, box office, group sales, advertising, marketing, media relations, and social media for the Shaw Festival. The Marketing, Sales and Communications Department implements proactive initiatives to ensure clear, consistent and appropriate messaging and branding for The Shaw featuring performances, events and education, development and the organization department’s goal is to maintain a positive brand image, while driving audiences to the Festival.
The Position
The Shaw Festival is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Social Media Intern to support the creation and management of engaging digital content across Shaw’s social media platforms.
Working closely with the Digital Content Manager, this role will help capture the energy of life at the Shaw Festival through photography, video and written content for platforms including Instagram, Facebook and Linked In. The intern will assist with content creation, community engagement and event coverage throughout the season.
This is an excellent opportunity for a student or emerging content creator interested in building hands-on experience in digital storytelling, social media and arts marketing.
Key Responsibilities
Content Creation
• Capture photos and short-form video content across the Shaw campus including behind-the-scenes moments, donor and artist interviews, and seasonal events.
• Edit photographs and videos for use across social media platforms.
• Assist in creating engaging Reels, short videos and visual posts that highlight Shaw productions, artists and audience experiences.
Social Media Content & Copywriting
• Write engaging and on-brand captions for posts on Instagram, Facebook and Linked In.
• Assist with scheduling and publishing social media content.
• Help maintain consistent brand voice across platforms.
Community Engagement
• Support the monitoring of Shaw Festival’s social media channels.
• Respond to comments/messages where appropriate and flag questions to the communications team.
• Help cultivate an active and positive online community.
Event & Campus Coverage
• Assist with on-site photography and video coverage at special events and community activities.
• Capture real-time content during events for social media stories and posts.
Administrative & Logistics Support
• Assist with organizing and cataloguing photo and video assets.
• Support the Digital Content Manager with content planning and coordination.
• Provide general administrative support for social media initiatives as required.
Qualifications
• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a post-secondary program in Communications, Marketing, Social Media, Journalism, Photography, Film or a related…
Title: Social Media Intern
Company: Shaw Festival Theatre
Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada
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