Social Media & Marketing Specialist, Events & Catering

We’re looking for a creative and highly hands-on Social Media & Marketing Specialist to support marketing efforts across Oliver & Bonacini’s Events & Catering portfolio. This role is execution-focused and collaborative, supporting campaign rollouts, social media management, content creation, and on-site event coverage.

Working closely with the broader Marketing team and Events & Catering stakeholders, this role supports campaign execution through thoughtful content, timely digital updates, and consistent storytelling across platforms. This is an ideal opportunity for a developing marketer with strong social media and content instincts who enjoys being on the ground at events and contributing to a wide range of marketing initiatives.

This full-time position is based in our downtown Toronto office and requires regular on-site presence at venues, including evenings and weekends, depending on event schedules.

Marketing & Social Media

• Manage day-to-day publishing and upkeep of Events & Catering social media channels, including scheduling posts, community management, and performance tracking
• Create and publish social content across Events & Catering channels, including corporate and event venue-specific accounts
• Support the execution of marketing campaigns for Events & Catering, including seasonal promotions, venue spotlights, menu rollouts, and new venue launches
• Assist with maintaining marketing calendars and coordinating timelines with the Marketing and Event Sales teams
• Update and maintain venue web pages and promotional content across O&B websites
• Assist with maintaining and updating internal websites and external listings (e.g., Eventsource, Unique Venues) to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Assist with coordinating marketing materials and supporting logistics across Events & Catering initiatives.

Content Creation & Event Coverage

• Capture social-first photo and video content on-site at Events & Catering events and activations
• Assist with content coverage for premium events, ongoing programming, seasonal menu launches etc. 
• Work with Event Specialists and the Marketing team to identify content opportunities and priorities
• Edit and adapt short-form content for social platforms, ensuring assets align with brand and platform standards
• Write and adapt copy for social media, websites, digital listings, and marketing materials
• Help organize, tag, and maintain a shared library of event, venue, and catering imagery and video
• Support professional photo and video shoots by assisting with shot lists, on-site coordination, and asset management

Market Research & Reporting

• Assist with tracking social media and campaign performance metrics
• Support post-campaign reporting and recap documentation
• Conduct light consumer and competitor research within the events and catering space
• Stay informed on social media, event, and hospitality trends and flag relevant insights to the team

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in marketing, social media, communications, or digital content creation
• Hands-on experience creating, editing, and publishing content for social media platforms
• Comfortable capturing photo and video content in live event environments
• Strong writing skills with attention to brand voice and detail
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and timelines
• Comfortable working evenings and weekends as required for events
• Experience with WordPress or CMS platforms is an asset
• Basic photo or video editing skills (mobile or desktop) are a plus
• Collaborative, proactive, and eager to learn within a fast-paced team
• Degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred
• Legally eligible to work in Canada

Please include a link to your portfolio or examples of relevant social media, photo, video, and/or written content with your application. Applications without a portfolio or content samples will not be considered.

Additional Information

• This full-time position is based in our downtown Toronto office and requires regular on-site presence at venues, including evenings and weekends.
• This is an existing role with a current vacancy. 
• Salary Range: $60,000-$75,000

AI Disclosure
To ensure a fair and efficient recruitment process, some aspects of candidate screening may be conducted using AI software. All assessments and outcomes are reviewed by our hiring team to provide thoughtful, personalized consideration. We are committed to transparency and respect, ensuring a welcoming experience for every candidate.

Accessibility & Accommodation
Oliver & Bonacini is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation or support during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met in a respectful and timely manner.

Oliver & Bonacini's Diversity Commitment 

At Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality, we are committed to treating every employee with dignity and respect. We strive to be fair and just, and create working environments where our employees can be at their best.