Social Media Strategist, Shakepay
Offers stock options
Platform to buy and earn Bitcoin
Job no longer available
Platform to buy and earn Bitcoin
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
Offers stock options
101-200 employees
Company mission
To usher in the Bitcoin Golden Age.
Role
Who you are
- 5+ years of experience in social media management, preferably in the tech or finance sectors
- Strong understanding of social media platforms, algorithms, and best practices
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer)
- Experience with community management and building online relationships
- Comfortable working EST hours + ad hoc community management check-ins as needed
Desirable
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
- Knowledge of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology is a plus
- Proficiency in graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite
What the job involves
- Shakepay is on the hunt for a badass Social Media Strategist to join our team
- In this role, you’ll take charge of crafting our online voice, engaging our community, and amplifying our brand presence
- If you’re ready to disrupt the norm and connect with a community that values kindness, the opportunity bitcoin presents, and a little edge, we want to hear from you!
- Strategy Development: Create and implement a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with our marketing goals and brand voice
- Content Creation: Produce high-quality, engaging content tailored to each platform, including graphics, videos, and written posts
- Community Engagement: Build and nurture relationships with our online community, responding to comments, messages, and engaging in conversations
- Analytics & Reporting: Monitor, analyze, and report on social media performance using analytics tools to drive continuous improvement
- Trend Monitoring: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and platform updates to ensure our strategy remains relevant and effective
- Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing, design, product teams, and content creators to ensure cohesive messaging across all channels
- Campaign Management: Plan and execute social media campaigns to promote new features, products, and company initiatives
Our take
Shakepay is a major platform in Canada for buying and trading Bitcoin, boasting a user base exceeding 1M amid the ongoing surge in cryptocurrency adoption.
In navigating the dynamic digital economy, Shakeypay must balance agility with maintaining trust among both seasoned crypto users and newcomers. The company's strategic decision to focus on Bitcoin and Ethereum, complemented by initiatives like the Shakepay rewards card, reflects its commitment to simplicity and accessibility in a complex market landscape.
Shakepay is focused on enhancing its user-friendly cryptocurrency interface to sustain growth. Recent engagement with regulators highlights its commitment to safe digital asset transactions. Following a data breach, Shakepay swiftly implemented security measures and offers free credit monitoring, reinforcing its dedication to customer data security. As it innovates and expands, Shakepay remains dedicated to advancing Bitcoin and cryptocurrency adoption.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-25% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Jan 2022
$31.8m
SERIES A
Feb 2018
$0.8m
SEED
Total funding: $32.6m
Company benefits
- Equity benefits: We believe everyone at Shakepay should benefit from building a generational company, so every shaker owns stock options
- Get paid in bitcoin: You can choose to take a percentage of your salary in bitcoin. Whether you opt for some or none, the choice to be paid in the hardest, soundest money the world has ever known is yours
- Remote friendly: With a flexible schedule, you can work on your own time, from home or anywhere. And if you're close by, you’re welcome to work in our Montreal or Toronto offices whenever you want. Being a remote-first company is awesome, but there’s value in spending time with your teammates and deepening these bonds. So, each shaker is entitled to 15 days of travel and accommodation to any Canadian city each year, covered by Shakepay
- Generous vacation: Time off is essential, and we highly encourage it. We trust you to take as much as you need, when you need it. Every team member is expected to take at least 20 days of vacation each year. To help make sure you do, after taking 20 days, shakers receive a $1,000 bonus to put towards their next vacation
- Insurance coverage: We offer health, dental, paramedical, disability, life, and travel coverage so you're always at your best. On top of our insurance coverage, all shakers also get access to a health and wellness spending account
- Personal development: It's a marathon, not a sprint. We're here to help you define and hit your personal career goals so that you can get where you want to be. To support our team, every shaker gets a $2,000 yearly budget to spend on learning and development
- Working from home: Working from home should be comfortable. Every shaker gets $1,200 to spruce up their home office and a monthly stipend for home and internet expenses
- Self-sovereignty: The path to self-sovereignty means being in full control of your coins. We offer a budget for shakers to get a self-hosted wallet and to build a self-hosted node
Company HQ
Golden Square Mile, Montreal, QC
Leadership
Jean Amiouny
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously worked as a Business Analyst at Booz & Company, before moving on to co-found White Payments - which was subsequently acquired by Payfort.
Roy Breidi
(Co-Founder & CTO)Prior to co-founding Shakepay in 2016, Roy was a Technology Associate at Morgan Stanley. He graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor's in Computer Engineering.
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