Social Media Manager – Freelance Online Job in Canada

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Available Locations: Toronto, Ontario

Job Description


We are seeking a creative and self-driven Freelance Social Media Manager to support digital marketing efforts for Canadian brands across various industries including lifestyle, retail, education, and tech. This fully remote role offers the flexibility of freelance work while allowing you to shape and grow the online presence of dynamic businesses.


If you are a social-savvy content creator who understands audience engagement and loves turning ideas into scroll-stopping posts, this is your opportunity to build your career in social media marketing—on your own terms.



Key Responsibilities



  • Develop and execute content calendars for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter)

  • Create and curate high-quality content (graphics, captions, videos, reels, etc.) tailored to each platform and audience

  • Monitor performance metrics and provide regular insights and reports to clients or internal teams

  • Engage with online communities by responding to comments, messages, and brand mentions

  • Stay up to date with social trends, algorithms, and platform updates

  • Collaborate with designers, writers, and marketing teams to align messaging and campaigns

  • Run paid ad campaigns and analyze their performance (optional, based on experience)



Required Skills and Qualifications



  • Proven experience managing social media accounts for brands or personal projects

  • Strong written communication and storytelling abilities

  • Proficiency in content creation tools such as Canva, Adobe Express, or similar platforms

  • Working knowledge of scheduling tools like Buffer, Hootsuite, or Meta Business Suite

  • Basic understanding of analytics tools (Meta Insights, LinkedIn Analytics, etc.)

  • Ability to manage time independently and meet deadlines consistently



Experience



  • 1–3 years of relevant experience (freelance, agency, or in-house)

  • Portfolio of social media work is required

  • Influencer management or paid ad experience is a plus but not mandatory



Working Hours



  • Freelance/Project-based with flexible hours

  • Deliverables are deadline-driven, not time-bound

  • Ability to attend occasional virtual check-ins during business hours



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities



  • Strong sense of brand voice and visual identity

  • Creative mindset with an eye for design and detail

  • Comfortable working with minimal supervision

  • Up-to-date knowledge of Canadian market trends and online communities

  • Ability to manage multiple brands/accounts simultaneously



Benefits



  • 100% remote – work from anywhere in Canada

  • Flexible work schedule and project-based freedom

  • Competitive freelance rates

  • Collaborate with established and growing brands

  • Opportunities for long-term contracts and increased responsibility

  • Grow your personal brand or portfolio with high-visibility work



Why Join Us?



  • Work with forward-thinking Canadian companies who value creativity

  • Be part of a remote-first, results-driven culture

  • Autonomy to bring your own flair and innovation to projects

  • Opportunity to scale your freelance business with steady projects

  • Work that is impactful, creative, and never boring



How to Apply


Please send the following to be considered:



  • Your resume or LinkedIn profile

  • Portfolio links or screenshots of past social media work

  • Your hourly or project-based rates

  • Your availability (start date, weekly capacity)


 

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