Social Media Marketing - Summer Student

The Opportunity

Tayco is a leading office furniture manufacturer based in Etobicoke proudly serving customers since 1976. We have been Great Place to Work Certified for the fourth year in a row and recently won the Best in Manufacturing award. At Tayco we are driven by our four core values: Efficiency Ownership Progressive and Enjoyable Experiences. These values shape our culture and commitment to excellence making Tayco a dynamic and rewarding workplace.

Position Summary

This fourmonth coop opportunity (May to August) offers handson experience in digital marketing social media strategy and content creation within a dynamic business environment. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced professionals gaining valuable industry knowledge while contributing to impactful campaigns that enhance brand awareness and audience engagement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Marketing Team in developing strategies and content to enhance BRC and Taycos online and social media presence.
• Support the Marketing Team in coordinating case studies and testimonials for use in marketing and sales materials.
• Help draft news articles including employee profiles interest pieces and white pages while collaborating with the Communications Specialist Digital to publish content on the website and promote it on social media.
• Assist in managing BRC and Taycos social media content calendar by supporting the creation of digital materials such as images reels and video content.
• Provide support in drafting eblasts newsletters and marketing copy as needed including content for Woodlore.
• Help research and gather materials for articles press releases and case studies for Woodlore.
• Monitor and engage with BRC and Taycos social media audience under guidance assisting in content planning to generate new leads and website traffic.
• Conduct research on market trends competitor activities and consumer preferences to assist in marketing strategy development.
• Support reputation management efforts by monitoring online mentions and flagging key insights to the Marketing Team.
• Participate in Social Committee activities and initiatives.
• Assist the marketing and sales teams at special events and tradeshows as needed.
• Provide administrative support as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Working towards a bachelors degree in Marketing Communications Digital Media or a related field or enrolled in a postgraduate marketing program.
• Experience with content creation social media management or digital marketing through coursework internships or personal projects is preferred.
• Strong organizational project and time management skills.
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop Illustrator and InDesign.
• Experience with writing content for social media and an understanding of different social media platforms.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to create engaging marketing content.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and take initiative on tasks with minimal supervision.
• A portfolio of school assignments projects or previous work related to marketing is preferred.

• Paid Coop/Summer Term Earn while gaining experience.
• Handson Learning Work on real projects with an experienced team.
• Exciting Tasks Contribute to meaningful work.
• Social Committee Enjoy fun company events.
• Great Place to Work Certified Join a recognized workplace.
• Inclusive & Supportive Work in a diverse collaborative environment.

Tayco is one incredible Team delivering on the ultimate in Customer experience. If you want to join us on our journey please submit your resume and cover letter by April 20 2025. If you have any questions or concerns about the role you can reach out to Devanshi at

Due to a high volume of applications only those candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

Tayco endeavors to fill positions with the best available candidates who have the appropriate combination of education experience skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Tayco is committed to equity and values diversity. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all genders and sexual orientations persons with disabilities Aboriginal persons and persons of a visible minority.

At Tayco we are embracing innovative technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be used to prescreen applicants to enhance our recruitment process. AIdriven tools help us streamline candidate sourcing improve the quality of our hiring decisions and ensure a more efficient and personalized experience for both candidates and hiring teams.