Reporting to the Senior Manager, Digital and Brand, the Senior Specialist, Social Media & Digital, drives the Firm’s social media presence — with a strong focus on LinkedIn — while supporting key digital initiatives across our platforms. This role owns social media execution end-to-end, including bilingual content development, campaign support, analytics and performance optimization. It also involves hands-on work with the Firm’s website and other digital properties to ensure seamless content delivery.
Social Media (75% of role)
- Execute the Firm’s social media strategy across LinkedIn (English and French accounts), Instagram (bilingual account), X (English and French accounts) and emerging platforms as required.
- Develop, adapt and publish bilingual social media content aligned with brand voice and business priorities.
- Own and manage the social media content calendar and publishing workflows across English and French channels.
- Create and adapt select templated social content assets using tools such as Canva and Adobe Express, ensuring brand alignment.
- Monitor, analyze and report on performance across English and French channels; translate insights into actionable recommendations.
- With support from the Senior Manager, Digital & Brand, continuously optimize content strategy and channel approach based on platform trends, social listening and test-and-learn initiatives.
- Collaborate on the strategy and lead the execution of organic and paid social campaigns, managing assets, timelines and cross-functional collaboration.
- Manage community engagement and the social media inbox in both English and French; identify and escalate reputational risks as needed.
- Act as a brand steward, ensuring all social content adheres to the Firm’s voice, visual identity and governance standards.
Digital and Web (25% of role)
- Publish and update bilingual website content using the Firm’s CMS (Kentico); build and maintain landing pages for campaigns and initiatives.
- Perform quality assurance across digital properties to ensure accuracy, consistency and accessibility.
- Support broader digital team operations, including workflows, intake and prioritization.
- Perform quality assurance on client-facing communications in French for accuracy, clarity and brand alignment.
- Degree or professional certificate in communications, marketing, digital media or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in social media management or digital marketing
- Fully bilingual in English and French (written and verbal)
- Proven experience managing corporate social media channels, particularly LinkedIn
- Experience with CMS platforms (e.g., Kentico, WordPress, Sitecore or similar)
- Proficiency with social media management tools (e.g., Sprout Social, Hootsuite) and content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Express)
- Strong understanding of social media platforms, trends and performance drivers
- Ability to translate data and insights into practical, actionable recommendations
- Experience with organic and paid social campaigns, including LinkedIn Campaign Manager
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance and brand consistency
- Excellent project management and organizational skills; comfortable managing multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Collaborative and service-oriented, with sound judgment in navigating potential reputational risks or sensitive issues
For any questions regarding this job posting, or to submit an application, please contact our Human Resources department by email at carrieres@blakes.com.
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