Social Media and News Coordinator

University of Victoria; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

The University of Victoria seeks a Social Media and News Coordinator to lead strategic social media, content creation, and news dissemination. This role plays a key part in UVic’s communications and brand management across central channels.

Reporting to Marketing and Communications, the position supports the university’s objectives with flexible hybrid work options and a salary range reflective of a senior communications professional.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or equivalent education, with minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms and editorial standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and distribute UVic’s institutional stories across central channels.
• Oversee the website news management system and editorial standards.
• Lead content development aligned with UCAM's distribution plan and leadership.

Skills

Social media strategy

Content creation

News coordination

Project management

Analytics & reporting

HTML/CSS basics

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications

Tools

Hootsuite

Sprout Social

Cascade CMS

Wordpress

Envoke

Asana

Canva

Job description

Social Media and News Coordinator - (993317.4)

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Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> VP External Relations -> UVic Communications & Marketing

Location

University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date

12 October 2026

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

1.0

Salary Grade

$80,369.00 - $104,529.00

Additional Posting Information

N/A

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.

Classification

SG11

Start Date

11/2/2026

End Date

11/1/2028

Employee Group:

PEA - Term

# of Hires Needed

1

Category

Communications/Public Relations

About this Opportunity

The University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.

*This position is eligible for a hybrid flex arrangement*

The salary range for this position is:

• Recruitment range: $80,369 to $88,612. Starting salary is determined in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.
• Performance range: Up to $104,529. Progression beyond the recruitment range is available through annual performance increases, in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.
  

Job Summary

Mandate:

Reporting to the Manager, Marketing and Communications, the Social Media and News Coordinator plays an integral role in UCAM’s mandate to communicate UVic’s vision and achieve its strategic objectives. Through social media strategy, content creation, and news coordination and distribution, they promote and protect UVic’s brand as one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities. Their work raises UVic’s profile, reputation and brand affinity and contributes to the success of institutional channels.

Objectives:

• Centrally coordinate, create, adapt and distribute UVic’s key institutional stories across the university’s central communications channels
• Oversee the UVic website news management system, maintaining established editorial and technical standards and implementing new technologies as appropriate
• Champion the editorial and technical development of story content aligned with a strategic distribution plan established with UCAM leadership

This role requires occasional work outside of normal business hours to support events, activities and emergency response. This could include emergency and crisis communication activities such as supporting the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) and/or assisting the UVic emergency response network with community-wide notifications.

Job Requirements

Requirements:
This position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in communications plus minimum 5 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment.
• Fluency in digital communication tactics including the development of strategic social media plans
• Experience creating effective social content for different audiences and a range of channels in line with strategy
• Expert knowledge of social platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, BlueSky, YouTube, Reddit, etc.
• Experience with photo and video editing software such as Photoshop, XD, iMovie, Lightroom, Quik, Adobe Clip, Canva
• Sound knowledge and experience of content management systems for social (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout Social), project management (e.g., Asana), web (e.g., Cascade, Wordpress, etc.) and e-newsletters (e.g. Envoke)
• Strong project management and coordination of content calendars
• Ability to effectively track, analyze and report on metrics and key performance indicators
• Familiarity with HTML/XHTML, CSS, web program scripting
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and tailor communication style and medium for different audiences and situations
• Proficiency with MS-Office Suite and Adobe Create Suite
• Ability to motivate, guide and direct others in art direction, content creation and distribution

Preferences include:

• Specific experience with Hannon Hill’s Cascade web content management system
• Specific experience with Hootsuite social media management dashboard
• Experience with digital trends e.g., Search Engine Optimization, AI and website accessibility
• Experience gained in a post-secondary or similarly complex, large and unionized organization
• Familiarity with UVic programs, policies, procedures, and business systems

Territory Acknowledgement

We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Equity Statement

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups .

Accessibility Statement

If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: [e-mail] Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.