Social Media Specialist

Melville, NY (Hybrid)

$66K/yr – $82K/yrMid Level3+ years expOther

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own social content and community strategy for Canon’s cinematic audience, shaping multi-channel content, trend-driven experiments, product-launch support, and ambassador programs to drive engagement and growth.

  • Content Creation & Strategy: Assist in the end-to-end development of high-impact paid social ads and organic content across all major social channels
  • Cinema Community Management: Take the lead on managing our cinema-focused Instagram handle. You will be responsible for engaging with the professional filmmaking community and showcasing high-end production workflows
  • Trend Analysis: Proactively brainstorm and execute content based on trending concepts, sounds, and cultural moments to keep Canon at the forefront of the digital conversation

Job Description

Own social content and community strategy for Canon’s cinematic audience, shaping multi-channel content, trend-driven experiments, product-launch support, and ambassador programs to drive engagement and growth.

  • Content Creation & Strategy: Assist in the end-to-end development of high-impact paid social ads and organic content across all major social channels
  • Cinema Community Management: Take the lead on managing our cinema-focused Instagram handle. You will be responsible for engaging with the professional filmmaking community and showcasing high-end production workflows
  • Trend Analysis: Proactively brainstorm and execute content based on trending concepts, sounds, and cultural moments to keep Canon at the forefront of the digital conversation
  • Growth & Expansion: Contribute to data-driven growth plans for TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest and Threads, tailoring strategies to the unique audience of each platform
  • User-Generated Campaign Management: Oversee our user-generated social campaign, including reviewing submissions and managing the social promotion strategies that celebrate the Canon community of photographers
  • Product Launches: Provide critical support during product launch cycles, ensuring social teasers, announcements, and educational content are executed flawlessly
  • Ambassador Social: Support the social promotion of our prestigious Canon Explorer of Light program, highlighting the work and expertise of Canon’s elite professional photographers
  • Cross Functional Social Support: Collaborate with the broader marketing team to support marketing efforts for key products and services through strategic social funnels and conversion-focused tactics

https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon/benefits-and-compensation

  • Employee referral bonus
  • Employee discounts
  • “Dress for Your Day” attire program (casual is welcome, based on your job function)
  • Volunteer opportunities to give back to our local community
  • Swag! A Canon welcome kit and official merch you can’t get anywhere else
  • Canon U.S.A., Inc. offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Savings Plan, discretionary profit sharing, discretionary success sharing, educational assistance, recognition programs, vacation, and much more. A more comprehensive list of what we have to offer is available at https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon/benefits-and-compensation
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required, plus 3 to 5 years of professional social media experience (agency or in- house)
  • Technical Literacy: Deep understanding of the social media landscape, specifically the algorithms and best practices for TikTok and Instagram
  • Niche Knowledge: A passion for photography and filmmaking. Familiarity with cinema-grade equipment and the professional production industry is a significant plus
  • Creative Eye: Ability to identify high-quality visual assets and understand the aesthetic standards of the Canon brand
  • Analytical Mindset: Comfortable using social analytics tools to track growth and pivot strategies based on performance data
  • Communication: Exceptional writing skills with the ability to shift tone from "playful" and "trendy" to "professional" and "technical"
  • Content Creation & Strategy: Assist in the end-to-end development of high-impact paid social ads and organic content across all major social channels

Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Canon U.S.A., Inc. is a consumer goods company based out of ONE CANON PARK, Melville, New York, United States.

Founded in 1955
Melville, New York, USA
44 employees (4 in marketing)

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~44

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
3 (7% of company)
Median Career Experience
20 years
Median Tenure
11.6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1