Company: IMAX Corporation

Location: Playa Vista, Los Angeles, California

Title: Associate Manager, Social Media

Salary: Expected hourly pay rate for this role will be between $33.00 and $36.00 USD at the commencement of employment.

However, if hired, base pay will be determined on an individualized basis (pay rates may vary) and is only one part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include discretionary bonuses and other IMAX sponsored benefit programs.

ABOUT IMAX:

IMAX is not your everyday entertainment experience. With over 50 years of history as a global innovator in entertainment technology, our employees and their careers have constantly gone beyond the ordinary. From offices across North America, Europe, and Asia, we combine proprietary software, architecture, and equipment with industry-leading knowledge and connections to create experiences that take audiences beyond the edge of their seats to a world they have never imagined. Our Hollywood team are trusted movie business insiders with decades of production experience, acting as advisors to top filmmakers and studios across the world. Our technology experts are leaders in the industry, constantly pushing the limits of what is possible in entertainment. Our sales and marketing teams are talented professionals who build and enhance the IMAX brand globally.

IMAX's network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the world, and our growing Live and Enhanced businesses have allowed us to bring the IMAX Experience to our partnerships across live music, events and streaming to provide the best possible experience across any screen. As the world’s leading entertainment technology company, IMAX has revolutionized the way people experience movies, and continues to push the boundaries of entertainment experiences forward. Our employees are driven by a passion to take audiences around the world to places they have only dreamed of.

Come explore IMAX – where innovation, creativity and passion come together. Get inspired, get involved, and ignite your future with IMAX!

Responsibilities:

• Own the publication of IMAX’s social calendar. Schedule social posts in accordance with the content calendar across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok
• Make recommendations on best practices for publication on social channels (i.e., asset sizes required, unique copy needs for each platform, etc.)
• Interact with IMAX social fan community in a timely manner consistent with the brand voice in an effort to grow and nurture the community
• Keep track of fan sentiment & social listening trends and report back if escalation or action is required
• Support ad hoc social posts such as sharing event coverage on Instagram stories or Twitter in real-time (i.e., red carpet event, IMAX Live etc.)
• Review, draft and edit social copy (for social posts, fan comments, brand interactions, etc.) that communicates approved campaign messaging while maintaining a fan-first and social-first tone of voice
• Bring creative ideas to the table and participate in idea strategies to creatively engage with IMAX’s social community with the Social Team and Social Agency
• Ability to understand the needs of multiple stakeholders within IMAX (i.e., Film Marketing, Brand, IMAX Live, etc.). Help ensure that multiple stakeholders’ social marketing plans are accurately reflected in the editorial calendar
• Help lead communications with IMAX’s social agency and provide daily oversight to ensure their deliverables and deadlines are being met
• Stay relevant on entertainment and social media news and trends

Requirements/Qualifications:

• 3-5 years experience in a digital/social role, in-house or agency-side
• Extensive experience in community management and publishing social posts natively across multiple social platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok & YouTube)
• Ability to manage publication of a robust social media calendar that may publish 10-15 times a week
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Organized and detail-oriented while under tight deadlines; handles multiple initiatives and effectively prioritizes assignments while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to develop creative ways to engage fan communities on social
• Proficient in word processing applications, spreadsheets, presentation software and social media management tools
• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills
• A deeply passionate colleague and partner who loves to make, loves to challenge themselves and is not afraid to step outside their comfort zone to try something new
• Excellent time management (sets delivery expectations accordingly) and creative problem-solving skills
• Able to meet deadlines while still delivering work product that reflect the IMAX brand’s high standards
• A quick learner, a self-starter, able to work independently, and willingness (and ability) to handle the pressures of an increasing level of responsibility
• A ‘fan-centric’ mentality and experience driving audience-based initiatives
• Works well with others, manages partners and colleagues proactively and effectively, seeks appropriate advice, input and sign off. Happy to roll up their sleeves and help, even outside their area of expertise
• On the pulse of culture, pop culture, movie culture and fan culture, especially relating to tentpoles, blockbusters, and genre films

IMAX is proud to be an equal opportunity employer!

At IMAX you will be part of a culture built on respect - one that recognizes the unique talents of everyone on the team. We're proud of the differences that make us all unique and we support unity, acceptance, and equal rights for all. Diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a global company.

For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note, IMAX is currently operating in-office 5 days-a-week. Additionally, all permanent full-time employment is subject to background and employment/reference checks.