Job Description

Description

Canary Hiring Technologies is hiring a full-time Community Content Creator in Atlanta to grow Nest, the online community for independent grocers built around our Canary Retail application. You'll create and run the content that keeps Nest worth visiting. That means stories, tips, webinars and conversations that help independent grocers learn from each other and celebrate shopping local.

This role is for someone who genuinely loves independent grocers, local food, and the people behind them. You'll be the voice of Nest and its day-to-day host.

About us: Canary Retail helps independent grocery stores run their business better, with tools for inventory, costs, and store operations. Nest is where those grocers connect. They share what's working, trade ideas, and build a stronger local grocery community together.

Requirements/Responsibilities

1. Create content

-Plan and run an ongoing content calendar for Nest, with fresh, useful posts every week.
-Write, photograph, and film stories about independent grocers, including store spotlights, owner profiles, and behind-the-scenes looks at how great local stores operate.
-Produce practical content on merchandising, local sourcing, seasonal trends, pricing, and running a store, using Canary Retail where it fits.
-Create short-form video and social content that drives grocers into Nest.
-Interview store owners, local producers, and industry experts, and turn those conversations into articles, videos, and discussion threads.

2. Build and manage the community

-Host Nest day to day: start conversations, answer questions, welcome new members, and keep discussions friendly and on topic.
-Run recurring community programs such as themed weeks, member challenges, Q&As, and virtual events.
-Get busy store owners to participate by making it easy and rewarding to share their stories.
-Moderate content and enforce community guidelines.
-Visit independent grocers around Atlanta to gather stories and build relationships.

3. Measure and improve

-Track engagement, membership growth, and content performance, and report results monthly.
-Use what the data shows to keep improving what you publish.
-Share community feedback and product insights with the Canary Retail product and customer teams.

Required

-2+ years creating content professionally, in writing, social media, video, or a mix of these.
-A portfolio that shows consistent, engaging content you created yourself.
-A real passion for shopping local, independent grocers, and food. You already know your favorite neighborhood markets and why they matter.
-Experience growing or managing an online community, social following, or audience.
-Strong writing and storytelling skills, and comfort interviewing people.
-Organized and self-directed, with the habit of publishing on schedule.
-Comfortable with basic photo and video editing tools such as Canva, CapCut, or Adobe Express.

Preferred

-Background in food, grocery, retail, hospitality, or local business.
-Experience with community platforms such as Circle, Discord, Mighty Networks, or Facebook Groups.
-Experience with analytics tools and using data to guide content.
-Connections to Atlanta's local food and grocery scene.
-Experience with B2B audiences or small business owners.

Key skills

Content creation, community management, social media, copywriting, storytelling, short-form video, photography, content calendars, community engagement, moderation, interviewing, engagement analytics, local food, independent grocery, shop local.

Compensation and benefits

-Base salary of $55,000–$70,000, depending on experience.
-Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus paid time off.
-Full-time role based in Atlanta, with regular visits to local grocers.

Special Instructions

Please do not send any emails, resumes, or call.
We are making it really easy to apply for this position.

Simply submit a ZippyApp application package which may include the Common Employment Application, Resume, and a Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, please write a short paragraph describing yourself and why you would make a great addition to our team. ZippyApp is the Common Employment Application for online and mobile that allows you to apply for jobs with one click, and is being accepted at a growing number of businesses each day.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Seasonal work, Local area

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