Co-op - Social Media Marketing

Some of what you will do:

Reporting to the Manager of social media, the Social Media Intern will support the day-to-day execution of Staples Canada’s and Staples Professional social content strategy. This role will contribute to driving engagement, growing our online community, and increasing awareness of our brand and products. As a cross-functional collaborator, you’ll work closely with our social media marketing agency to bring ideas to life.

Specifically, you will:

• Assist with content creation including copywriting, basic design, and short-form video.
• Track performance metrics and compile weekly reports to identify trends and opportunities.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions for campaigns, product launches, and seasonal moments.
• Research social trends, competitor activity, and emerging platform features to inform strategy.
• Support influencer and partnership initiatives
• Help maintain brand consistency across all social touchpoints.

Some of what you need:

Experience

• 0–1 years of experience in social media, marketing, communications, or related fields (internships, school projects, or personal content creation all count).

Education

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in Marketing, Communications, Media, or a related field.

Must have

• Strong understanding of major social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube).
• Basic content creation skills — copywriting, photo/video editing, or design.
• Familiarity with social media analytics and performance metrics.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, creative mindset with a passion for digital storytelling.

Nice to have

• Experience with tools like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or video editing tools.
• Knowledge of social media management platforms
• Understanding of paid social fundamentals.
• Comfort being on-camera for short-form content.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

• Hybrid

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We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

About the Team

At Staples Canada we are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live. As The Working and Learning Company, we inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. We’re looking for curious, approachable, and passionate individuals who love finding solutions. If that’s you, let’s work, learn, and grow together.

We are building an inclusive and diverse team

Staples Canada is continuously working towards creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, value and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.