A social media manager and strategists with nearly 10 years of experience growing social audiences and engagement. My experience includes but is not limited to building strategies including KPIs, leading a team, managing content creators, managing organic and paid strategies, content development, content deployment, community management, brand marketing, budget management, and consulting.

Katherine Sousa

A social media manager and strategists with nearly 10 years of experience growing social audiences and engagement. My experience includes but is not limited to building strategies including KPIs, leading a team, managing content creators, managing organic and paid strategies, content development, content deployment, community management, brand marketing, budget management, and consulting.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Social Media Manager at Corus Entertainment
January 1, 2023 - Present
Led a cross-functional team of 7+ social strategists, community managers, content creators, and paid specialists across lifestyle and entertainment brands. Owned social channels and strategy; developed cross-channel content pillars and KPIs; tracked performance and iterated strategy; built systems to improve efficiency and content quality; ideated and executed campaigns; managed 500K+ USD in paid and production budgets; mentored a growing team; collaborated with Sales, PR, Production, Marketing, Talent, Finance, Digital, and Streaming; maintained platform relationships and stayed up-to-date on best practices.
Social Media Strategist at Food Network Canada & HGTV Canada (Corus Entertainment)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Oversaw social content calendars and KPIs; developed data-driven organic and paid social strategies; managed and executed branded campaigns to meet KPIs; analyzed campaigns and produced client reports highlighting wins and opportunities; created social strategies for network shows; collaborated with internal stakeholders across Marketing, Digital, Production, and Sales; assisted Community Manager with content deployment and engagement.
Social Media Manager at Mascot Brewery
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Managed social channels and digital communications; reported to CEO; created on-brand content for new product and menu launches; managed paid campaigns; launched social initiatives with coverage across media; built relationships with brand partners; contributed to strategy and execution.
Social Media Coordinator at Hello Fresh Canada
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Developed and managed social content calendars; produced social content; supported campaigns and content deployment; collaborated with editorial and marketing teams to align brand voice; contributed to creative briefs and content planning.
Content Creator, Photographer, Recipe Developer at Freelance
January 1, 2016 - Present
Grew and managed a community on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok; shot and edited recipe videos and food content; wrote recipes and blog posts; built brand relationships and worked with brands on UGC content, photography, and recipe development.

Education

Public Relations Graduate Certificate at Seneca College
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of Commerce at Toronto Metropolitan University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Public Relations Graduate Certificate
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of Commerce
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services