D2L is a cloud company that is modernizing education and building the Future of Work. The old models of teaching and learning are in the midst of the largest transformation in history, and D2L is at the heart of that fundamental shift.
New models of teaching and learning enable a personalized, student-centric experience – and deliver improved retention, engagement, satisfaction, and results for learners of all ages – in schools, campuses, and companies.
D2L is disrupting the way the world learns, by providing the next generation learning environment and solutions to engage and inspire learners. And most importantly, by giving customers a platform that is easy, flexible, and smart. No other company provides a solution as robust and innovative as D2L.
D2L has had a singular mission for 25 years and is dedicated to that same mission in the years ahead: to transform the way the world learns – and by doing so, we will help improve human potential globally.
A member of our Talent Acquisition team reviews ALL of our applications - yes a real person reviews resumes! They are excited to read more about what amazing things you could add to D2L.
The Social Media Co-op Student will assist with content creation, management, and strategy across various social platforms for the Social Media team. The successful candidate will support social media content planning, creation, and post-production, including engaging with stakeholders and assisting with administrative tasks. They will work alongside a creative and dynamic marketing team to help execute social media campaigns and contribute to the success of the organization.
What would my main duties be?
- Collaborate with Marketing and Creative teams to support social media campaigns and media generation.
- Assist in content creation, including short-form video and visual media tailored for social channels.
- Create and edit content for various platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and Facebook.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure content aligns with brand goals and audience preferences.
- Assist with social media strategies to increase engagement and brand presence across platforms.
- Engage with online communities and track social media trends to inform future content creation.
Work Experience:
- Understanding of social media dynamics, especially the role of video content in a business-to-business environment.
- Experience with social media platforms and how video and multimedia content can drive engagement.
- Ability to create engaging content that resonates with different audience demographics.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for crafting posts, captions, and engaging with followers.
- A team player with a proactive, adaptable mindset to keep up with the fast-paced, ever-evolving social media landscape.
- Comfortable with tools for creating and editing social media content, with emphasis on short-form video for platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
Other Requirements and Assets:
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
- Strong attention to detail and a keen eye for visual design elements.
- Strong analytical skills for tracking social media metrics and performance.
- Creativity and a passion for staying on top of the latest social media trends.
Education Recommendations:
- Student enrolled in social media marketing, digital marketing, communications, or a related field.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent writing and copywriting skills for various platforms.
- Highly organized, with effective time management skills to manage multiple projects.
- Familiarity with tools like the Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop) or similar video editing software.
- Experience with social media management tools and an understanding of analytics platforms is an asset.
- A creative mindset and a willingness to experiment with new content formats and strategies.
So, why should you do your co-op at D2L? Our Summer 2022 Campus Ambassador Melissa shares her thoughts here: Watch Melissa's TikTok
The expected weekly salary range for a student hire in this role is listed below. The base salary offered is determined by each candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, education, training and experience. It is aligned to ensure both internal and external competitiveness using market data for the geographic location and school specific salary surveys.
Don’t meet every single requirement? We strongly encourage you to still apply! At D2L, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage your application even if you don't believe you meet every single qualification outlined, because we love to help our people grow and develop!
Why we're awesome:
At D2L, we are dedicated to providing you with the tools to do the best work of your life. While some of our perks and benefits may vary depending on location or employment type, we are proud to provide employees with the following through #LifeAtD2L:
- Impactful work transforming the way the world learns
- Flexible work arrangements
- Learning and Growth opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 CAD for continuing education through our Catch the Wave Program
- 2 Paid Days off for Catch the Wave related activities like exams or final assignments
- Employee wellbeing (Access to mental health services, EFAP program, financial planning and more)
- Retirement planning
- 2 Paid Volunteer Days
- Competitive Benefits Package
- Home Internet Reimbursements
- Employee Referral Program
- Wellness Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition
- Social Events
- Dog Friendly Offices at our HQ in Kitchener, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Melbourne.
D2L is committed to a fair and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires and attracts talent regardless of age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected grounds and will not discriminate on these bases. We draw on diversity of thought and experience to reflect the rich array of cultures representing our broad customer base and we seek talent with diversity of life experiences and perspectives from around the world. If you have special accessibility requirements that need to be considered during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing us at [email protected] and a member of our HR team will get back to you. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially. D2L maintains a drug-free workplace.