Canyon seeks a full-time Social Media Coordinator to manage the day-to-day executionof our social media presence.Who We AreCanyon is a contemporary art space opening in Fall 2026 on the Lower East Side of NewYork City, dedicated to the exhibition of time-based media art and performance.Position OverviewThe Social Media Coordinator is the pulse of Canyon\'s digital community. Reporting tothe Associate Director of Digital Strategy, you will be responsible for the day-to-dayexecution of our social media presence, turning Canyon\'s exhibitions and durationalprograms into viral-ready, high-engagement content.You are a creator at heart-someone who can spot a trend, frame a shot in ourstate-of-the-art galleries, and write a caption that stops the scroll. This role is essentialin building anticipation for our Fall 2026 opening, driving visitation, and establishingCanyon\'s reputation as the epicenter of New York City\'s cultural and social scene.Key Responsibilities● Content Creation & Production: Lead the end-to-end creation of social-firstcontent. This includes scripting, shooting, and editing short-form video(Reels/TikTok), photography, and drafting engaging copy that mirrors Canyon\'svoice.● Calendar Management: Own the monthly content calendar, ensuring a consistentand strategic flow of posts that highlight institutional priorities, from artistspotlights to our hospitality offerings.● Community Management: Act as the digital voice of Canyon. Monitor comments,foster conversations, and manage inbound inquiries to build a vibrant, inclusiveonline community that feels like an extension of our physical venue.● On-Site Capturing: Be the "eyes and ears" on the ground, using iPhones, DSLRs,and gimbals to capture the build-up to our opening, live performances, and theunique energy of our Lower East Side location.● Project Coordination: Work closely with the Associate Director of Digital Strategy,and the greater Communications & Marketing department to ensure all marketingand institutional priorities are seamlessly integrated.● Influencer & Partner Support: Help identify and coordinate with digital creators,artists, and nightlife influencers to expand Canyon\'s reach to new and diverseaudiences.● Trend Spotting: Stay informed with the latest platform updates and culturaltrends, quickly translating them into actionable ideas that keep Canyon relevant.Required Skills & Experience● Digital Storytelling: A proven ability to tell a story in 15 seconds or less. Youunderstand the "hook, meat, and payoff" of successful social content, especiallywithin the realms of video, performance, and sound-based art.● Technical Proficiency: Skilled in mobile video editing (CapCut, InShot, or AdobePremiere Rush), social management tools (Sprout Social, Asana), and MetaBusiness Suite.● Eye for Detail: High aesthetic standards for photography and video, with theability to use lighting and sound equipment to produce professional-grade socialassets that match our state-of-the-art venue.● Agility & Proactivity: You thrive in a fast-paced environment, can pivot whennews breaks, and are comfortable working both independently and as part of ahigh-energy creative team.● Cultural Fluency: A genuine passion for the arts and an understanding of theintersection between the non-profit world and New York City\'s social/nightlifelandscape.Qualifications● Experience: 1 - 3+ years of professional experience in social media or digitalmarketing, preferably within a creative, cultural, or lifestyle industry.● Education: Bachelor\'s degree in Marketing, Art History, Communications, or arelated field.● Portfolio: A strong portfolio or "reel" of social media work that demonstratesyour creativity and technical execution.● Communication: Exceptional writing skills with the ability to adapt tone fordifferent platforms.Salary & BenefitsSalary is commensurate with experience. The expected range is $60,000 - $65,000.This is a full-time salaried position. Benefits include medical, dental, and visioninsurance; life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance; a HealthSavings Account or Flexible Spending Account; a 401(k) retirement account with amatching contribution; and tuition reimbursement.We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive considerationfor employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disabilitystatus, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
