Social Media and Marketing Associate

About Fernie Brewing Company:

Fernie Brewing Company is a fast-growing and dynamic craft brewery situated in the popular mountain town of Fernie, B.C. We are passionate about brewing exceptional beers and the people who make it all happen.

At FBC we’re dedicated to consistency and quality in all aspects of our business, and we are looking for results-oriented individuals who are stoked about the outdoors and our brand. We believe in quality, community, collaboration and mountain culture in a fun, inclusive work environment.

What you'll be doing:

As our Social Media and Marketing Associate, you will be responsible for maintaining and promoting the Fernie Brewing Co. brand across our social media platforms, while supporting a wide range of marketing initiatives. You will bring experience in developing and executing marketing campaigns and social media strategies, along with a proven track record of creating engaging digital content.

This is a fast-paced role requiring a skilled communicator who is creative, highly organized, and self-motivated. You will work collaboratively across departments while contributing to a fun, inclusive work environment rooted in quality, community, collaboration, and mountain culture.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Core responsibilities:

• Developing creative and engaging text, images, reels, and video content across all FBC social media platforms
• Maintaining FBC’s brand identity across all FBC channels and external sites
• Creating and managing content across our website (WordPress) and online store (Shopify)
• Photography including packaging, lifestyle, social, and merchandise for digital and print
• Creating internal and external newsletters
• Product planning support including beer naming, trademark research, sales support, and product registration
• Attending marketing events (some evenings and weekends required)
• Responding to social media customer inquiries and complaints in a timely and professional manner
• Supporting product planning initiatives as needed
• Assisting with a variety of other general marketing and design functions as required

Shared Responsibilities:

• Light design work including promotional materials, signage, and advertisements
• Acting as a main point of contact for suppliers, printers, and content creators
• Overseeing sponsorship requests with support from the Brand Manager
• Organization and maintenance of the Marketing Department’s SharePoint and project management systems (Asana)
• Overseeing FBC’s bi-annual Sales Conference including planning, editing presentations, and booking venues
• Assisting with coordination and execution of internal staff events throughout the year

Requirements:

• Diploma in Marketing, Communications, New Media, or related field preferred
• Proven work experience in social media and digital marketing
• Excellent written communication skills with strong proofreading, grammar, and content creation abilities
• Experience creating and managing successful social media campaigns (Instagram, Facebook)
• Experience with Photoshop for photography manipulation
• WordPress experience
• Understanding of SEO and targeted marketing
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities
• Photography skills with a desire to develop further
• Legally able to work in Canada
• A passion for the craft beer industry

This is a full-time, permanent role and is approximately 40 hours per week Monday-Friday during business hours. We offer a competitive compensation package, including dental, medical and lifestyle benefits, as well as great perks such as a merchandise allowance.

At FBC our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution. We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment & selection processes and we welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Please apply with resume and cover letter. We invite you to save your profile and join FBC's Talent Community to receive notifications when new positions are posted.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team, please note only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We will be looking for the successful candidate to start in the role early to mid-September.

Wage: $23-25 per hour

Closing date: July 31, 2026