Social Media & Marketing Coordinator

Village Media; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local media company in Sault Ste. Marie is seeking a passionate Social Media & Marketing Coordinator to amplify community impact initiatives. The role involves crafting engaging campaigns, community storytelling, and relationship building. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, a solid grasp of social media trends, and a flair for producing compelling content. Join a dynamic team committed to making a difference in the community through effective communication and engagement strategies.

Benefits

Work in a purpose-driven team

Opportunity to affect positive change

Collaborate in a local media environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in media, marketing, journalism, or community engagement.
• Fluent in trends, video editing, and digital community building.
• Ability to write engaging and heartfelt content.

Responsibilities

• Plan and create community-focused social media campaigns.
• Grow engagement and foster community connections.
• Use analytics to track performance and refine strategy.
• Build relationships with local readers and businesses.
• Write compelling digital content celebrating local heroes.
• Assist in special events and community gatherings.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Social media understanding

Problem-solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

Do you care about community? Would you like to help empower extraordinary people and initiatives, uplift deserving community members and support non-profits?

Make a difference where it matters most—right here at home.

Village Media’s Cares team is growing and we are looking for a passionate storyteller and community connector to join us in our mission to create positive lasting change in the communities we serve.

The successful candidate will be someone with a deep understanding of social media, who knows how to write effective copy and stop the scroll with meaningful, local-first content.

About the role

As a Social Media & Marketing Coordinator, you will be the voice of our community impact initiatives across all digital platforms. This role will:

• Plan, create and deliver community-focused social media campaigns, surprise activations and storytelling projects
• Grow engagement and foster genuine community connections across platforms
• Use social media analytics to track performance and refine strategy for audience growth
• Build and nurture relationships with local readers, non-profits, businesses and residents
• Collaborate with local editorial and business development teams to amplify the impact of Cares team initiatives
• Write compelling digital content that celebrates good news, community heroes and local changemakers
• Help evolve the membership program across the Village Media network
• Create compelling member communication pieces on a regular basis
• Assist with the execution of special events, donation drives and community gatherings
• Represent Village Media at local events

You are a great fit if you:

• Are a strong communicator with previous experience in media, marketing, journalism, communications or community engagement
• Have a solid understanding of social media and newsletter best practices
• Are fluent in trends, video editing for social and how to build a digital community from the ground up
• Are an excellent problem-solver
• Have strong time management and organizational skills
• Maintain consistent superior attention to detail
• Have a knack for storytelling and can write everything from a punchy caption to a heartfelt community profile
• Have a love for community and believe in the power of local
• The successful candidate must live in or near Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

Why join us?

• Be part of a passionate, purpose-driven team
• Help shape positive change and bring people together
• Work for a trusted local media company with deep roots in the community

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Please apply with a cover letter and resume.

About Village Media

Village Media is where local news lives — and thrives. An ever-expanding network of community journalism websites, we cover the stories that matter most: the ones right in our backyards. A champion of hyperlocal news and information, Village Media publishes its articles on an innovative content management system (CMS) developed in-house. Born digital, our leading-edge company is a pioneer in its industry, continuously expanding its reach and changing the landscape of online news.

Village Media is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion among our staff, volunteers, programs, and partners. We encourage applicants of diverse abilities, backgrounds, and life experiences to apply. If you require accommodations during the selection process, please contact [e-mail].