Job Overview
Chick N Flames is looking for a creative, energetic, and social-media-savvy Social Media Manager & Content Creator to take our online presence to the next level.
This is a hands-on role for someone who understands what makes people stop scrolling. You'll be responsible for creating engaging content for TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, developing creative ideas around our food and brand, following current trends, and helping turn social media attention into real brand awareness and customer engagement.
We're looking for someone who isn't afraid to get creative, experiment with new ideas, and bring personality to our content. You must also be comfortable being on camera, showing your face, speaking in videos, and being filmed for Chick N Flames content.
This isn't just a "schedule three posts a week" position. We want someone who can help us build a recognizable and entertaining social media presence.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage the social media strategy for Chick N Flames across TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook
- Regularly visit the restaurant to film and create original content
- Create engaging TikToks, Instagram Reels, Stories, photos, and other short-form content
- Be comfortable appearing on camera, speaking in videos, and participating in content
- Film food, staff, behind-the-scenes moments, promotions, customer experiences, trends, and other creative concepts
- Develop strong hooks and creative concepts designed to capture attention quickly
- Stay up to date with TikTok, Instagram, restaurant, food, and local Edmonton trends
- Plan and maintain a consistent content calendar and posting schedule
- Write engaging captions and promotional copy that reflect the Chick N Flames brand voice
- Engage with followers by responding to comments and messages and encouraging community interaction
- Track views, reach, engagement, follower growth, shares, saves, and other performance metrics
- Use content performance to identify what's working and continuously improve future content
- Help develop and promote campaigns, specials, new menu items, giveaways, events, and other promotions
- Collaborate with management and staff to generate new content ideas
- Assist with paid social media advertising when required
Qualifications
- Experience creating content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or similar short-form platforms
- Strong understanding of current social media trends and what performs well on short-form video platforms
- Must be confident and comfortable appearing on camera
- Comfortable filming yourself, speaking directly to the camera, and being filmed by others
- Comfortable having your face and voice featured on Chick N Flames social media channels
- Strong video editing skills using CapCut, Adobe Premiere, Canva, or similar software
- Creative and able to come up with original content ideas rather than relying solely on instructions
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Reliable, organized, and able to manage content deadlines independently
- Comfortable creating content in a fast-paced restaurant environment
- Ability to analyze social media performance and adjust content accordingly
- Previous restaurant, food, hospitality, or local-business social media experience is an asset
We're especially interested in someone with personality, creativity, and a strong understanding of social media culture.
You don't need to have the biggest following or years of corporate marketing experience. If you understand how to create entertaining content, are confident on camera, know how to edit great short-form videos, and have ideas that can make people want to follow, and visit, Chick N Flames, we want to hear from you.
Students & Emerging Creators Welcome
This is a great opportunity for Post-Secondary students studying marketing, digital media, communications, videography, photography, graphic design, or a related field who want to gain hands-on experience and build their professional portfolio.
If you're creative, understand social media, and want the opportunity to experiment with real content, build a portfolio of work for an established local business, and gain practical marketing experience, we encourage you to apply.
Previous professional social media management experience is an asset, but not required if you can demonstrate strong creativity, content creation skills, and a willingness to learn and grow.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume along with examples of social media content you've created or accounts you've managed.
When applying, please include:
- Links to your TikTok, Instagram, portfolio, or previous work
- At least one example of short-form video content you've created
- If available, an example of content where you appear or speak on camera
- A brief description of your experience with social media
- One TikTok or Reel idea you would create for Chick N Flames
We care about creativity and results, so your content portfolio will be an important part of our hiring decision.
Join Chick N Flames and help us build a social media presence that's just as bold as our food.
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB T6C 0Z2
