Social Media Coordinator
Social Media Coordinator
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- Graduation from a 2-year college accredited post-secondary institute or technical institute program with coursework related to marketing journalism communications or public relations
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a public relations public affairs or public information position
Assets
- Experience working in municipal government or the public sector
- Expertise with social media in-app and third party content creation tools
- Experience with Google Workspace Asana and Hootsuite
- Knowledge of brand strategy and visual identity with the ability to to create on-brand visually compelling content
- Advanced creative skills in visual content creation including photography video production and graphic design
Skills required for success:
- Proven experience in developing social media strategies managing online communities and creating engaging content
- Strong understanding of the latest social media tools platforms and trends with the ability to teach and support colleagues in adopting these tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to establish effective working relationship.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and projects with short timelines
- A proven ability to deliver quality marketing and communications products and advice on time and on budget
- Knowledge of technology emerging trends and requirements of social media
- Creative skills in lo-fi content creation including copywriting mobile photography and video production as well as editing and curating visual assets
- Understanding of targeted audiences and typical interactions for each social media channel
- Experience with developing online communities creative content development social media writing and analyzing data
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies
- Embracing a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills experiences and competencies and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation please contact Learn more about our benefits.
Up to 1 Permanent position
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Salary Range: $34.137 - $42.915 Hourly; $71278.060 - $89606.520 Annually
Talent Acquisition Consultant: AG/MM
Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
Are you a creative communicator with a passion for social media and a strategic mindset The City of Edmonton is seeking a Social Media Coordinator to join the Chief Communications Office. In this role youll support the development and execution of engaging concise and trend-aware content adapting tone across platforms while helping to advance municipal communications goals. Youll help shape the Citys voice on social channels support in guiding and executing social media plans and contribute fresh ideas all while building your expertise within a supportive public-sector environment.
What You Will Do:
- Support the implementations of Citys social media corporate strategy for the best use of public social media channels to achieve communications and other business goals
- Help balance community engagement and civic responsibility learning to identify when content should spark interaction versus when it should convey clear public-serving information
- Assist in ensuring social media messages and tactics align with brand standards visual guidelines and evolving best practices
- Contribute to the Citys social media presence through brainstorming drafting content and monitoring audience engagement
- Aid in crafting editorial approaches by developing compelling humancentric narratives that reflect brand voice and resonate with Edmontonians
- Monitor emerging trends and recommend content opportunities that tie into ongoing initiatives or campaigns
- Collaborate with brand story and social teams to contribute to creative and impactful communications strategies
- Help maintain and refine the Citys Social Media Standards tools and resources to keep communications staff up to date with platform changes and best practices
- Support senior staff by preparing draft guidance or advisory input for social mediaheavy projects
- Assist in triaging flagging and proposing responses to social media comments under the review of senior team members
- Monitor social channels for emerging issues and recommend response strategies for senior review
- Track the performance of social media campaigns through basic data collection and summarize insights to guide future efforts
- Help compile monthly or annual social media statistics and analysis for reporting purposes
- Support initiatives tied to the City Plan and municipal priorities through coordinated social media efforts
- Stay informed about relevant political economic digital and socio-cultural trends including new technologies tools platform updates and regulatory changes.
- Provide strategic insights to adapt to evolving digital landscapes ensuring content remains relevant and aligned with best practices
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
