Location: Burlington, Ontario (Hybrid/Remote Eligible)

Type: Part-Time / 21 Hours Per Week / Starting January 2026

About Burlington 365

Burlington 365 is a vibrant digital media and lifestyle platform celebrating the best of Burlington and Southern Ontario — from local food and events to small businesses, scenic spots, and community stories. We create and share authentic, engaging, and visually driven content that connects locals and visitors to the region 365 days a year. Burlington 365 has 23k+ followers on Instagram and averages 800k+ monthly views.

The Role

We’re looking for a creative, community-minded Social Media Manager to lead the day-to-day growth and engagement of Burlington 365’s social media presence — primarily on Instagram, potentially with support across Facebook, TikTok, and emerging channels.

This person will play a key role in shaping our brand voice, curating local content, managing campaigns, and collaborating with local businesses, creators, and partners to tell Burlington’s story in fresh, inspiring ways.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow Burlington 365’s social media accounts (primarily Instagram).

• Plan and schedule content using a strategic, local-first approach.

• Curate and create posts highlighting local businesses, events, and experiences.

• Engage with the community — respond to DMs, comments, and tagged posts.

• Collaborate with local partners for sponsored content and promotions.

• Track performance metrics (reach, engagement, follower growth) and report insights.

• Assist in photo/video content creation and influencer-style shoots as needed.

• Stay current with social trends, local happenings, and platform updates.

Qualifications

• Experience managing social media accounts for a brand, publication, or business.

• Strong understanding of Instagram best practices, Reels, and storytelling.

• Excellent writing skills with a friendly, community-driven tone.

• Basic photography and content creation skills.

• Familiarity with Burlington and the surrounding region is a huge plus.

• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple campaigns.

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or CapCut/Reels editing.

• Knowledge of local SEO and social analytics.

• Comfortable appearing on camera or collaborating with local creators.

What We Offer

• A chance to shape and grow a beloved local brand.

• Flexible schedule and hybrid/remote work options.

• Creative freedom and opportunities to collaborate with local businesses.

• Paid partnerships and campaign bonuses as the platform grows.