Marketing Lead at The CUS (Vancouver, Canada)
The CUS· Vancouver, Canada·
Role details
Job description
The Marketing Lead is responsible for developing and executing the marketing strategy for Comm Street and maintaining brand presence across YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Spotify. This role focuses on content ideation and audience engagement to increase visibility, retention and community building.
Time Commitment
- 5 hours a week
- September 2026 - April 2027
Main Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Manage Comm Street’s Instagram, YouTube, Spotify and LinkedIn pages
- Create promotional materials (e.g reels, posts, thumbnails) and LinkedIn posts for newly released podcast episodes
- Brainstorm and execute collaboration opportunities with other student groups, creators, or initiatives
- Create content that builds familiarity with Comm Street’s team members and initiatives within the Sauder community
- Stay up to date with current social media trends and adapt content strategies to keep Comm Street relevant and engaging
Qualifications
- Understanding of social media platforms (Instagram, YouTube, Spotify, and LinkedIn) and how content performs
- Awareness of current social media trends and best practices
- Ability to plan and execute content aligned with a clear purpose (e.g. episode promotion, audience growth)
- Strong understanding of Sauder students’ interests and how to connect with them
- Familiarity with Instagram and YouTube algorithms, trends, and best practices
- Ability to evaluate content performance and adjust strategies accordingly
- Interest in storytelling, branding, and building an engaged audience
- Ability to receive and apply feedback and have a collaborative mindset
Please submit the following in one PDF to the Resume/CV dropbox by September 20 at 11:59 pm: A one-page resume outlining your most relevant experiences A cover letter describing: Why do you want to be part of Comm Street? What ideas/vision do you have for the upcoming year? Why would you be an excellent candidate for the position? A link/file to your portfolio(optional). If submitting a link, please ensure sharing access is granted to cuspodcast@cus.ca Please contact the Podcast Leads through cuspodcast@cus.ca if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Why work at The CUS
- Culture: Student-led, mission-driven environment focused on community building and professional development. High emphasis on collaboration, creativity, and making an impact on the UBC Sauder experience.
- Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy: On-site, part-time roles based in Vancouver (Henry Angus Building, Room 239, UBC Campus). Roles are student-facing and require physical presence for events and meetings.
- Notable Perks: Opportunity to work with a $1.1M budget, network with industry professionals at large-scale conferences, and build a portfolio of event management and leadership experience. Part-time roles are designed to fit around academic schedules.
- Engineering/Technical Culture: Limited technical roles; focus is on marketing, finance, event management, and student engagement. AI tools are used in the hiring process for resume screening but final decisions are made by humans jobs.lever.co.