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Philippe (Phil) Chabot

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Philippe (Phil) Chabot

Content/social media team member at UBI Works/SES. Transitioned from contractor to employee ~April 1, 2026. Manages social media metrics and content creation across all SES accounts.

Role

  • Social media performance tracking and reporting (Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube)
  • Content creation — clips, thumbnails, YouTube titles
  • Uses Gemini and GPT tools for thumbnail generation and video title optimization
  • Handles accounts: Commonwealth, Floyd, UBI Works

Employment Details

  • Transitioned from contractor to employee effective ~April 1, 2026
  • Salary: $25,416/year, 5 days/week
  • PTO: 25 days (9 statutory + 16 vacation), paid regularly
  • Quebec address but works in Ontario — payroll compliance being monitored
  • Payroll starts April 15, 2026

Content Strategy Notes

  • Gemini preferred over GPT for thumbnails — more emotionally resonant
  • Some clips posted only on X and Bluesky due to Facebook/YouTube copyright restrictions
  • Strong content: robots + UBI clips, Citibank exec calling UBI a “productivity dividend”
  • Jon Stewart basic income clip performs well

Timeline

  • 2026-04-01 | Social media metrics review: 1.5M impressions/month, 1M on Facebook, strong Facebook growth
  • 2026-04-01 | Benefits plan renewal discussed with Ken
  • 2026-04-02 | Employee payroll profile setup via Liam and Cassidy

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