Social Media Coordinator (2025-26)

Social Media Coordinator NAIT Nugget (2025-26)

Are you creative trend-obsessed and have an eye for design The Nugget is looking for a Social Media Coordinator to help us connect to our audience.

The Nugget is NAITs student news; our job is to report whats happening on campus and share the student voice. Youll be responsible for creating content that captures the spirit of articles making videos that resonate and managing our comment sections. The ideal candidate will be familiar with various social media platforms have a basic understanding of graphic design/tools and be ready to share ideas with the team!

Main Responsibilities:

• Create content for multiple platforms: Working with the Editor-in-Chief (EIC) youll help select what content we feature on social media and make captivating and branded content to help it shine. Youll work within our brand guidelines to create or schedule 35 posts a week per platform.
• Manage our Content Calendar: Organization is key here as youll be working in our content calendar to make sure everything is planned and ready! Youll write captions link to posts and suggest hashtags for approval by the EIC.
• Brainstorm new ideas: The Nugget is always looking for new ways to connect with our audience so youll need to bring your ideas to the table. Want to join a new platform Got a great idea for a TikTok or Instagram Reel Found a new way to beat the algorithm We want to hear it!
• Collaborate to turn print content digital: Youll need to be comfortable in front of the camera! Working in collaboration with the Video Editor and Digital Content Creator youll film trends turn articles into videos and occasionally attend events to recap them for our audience.

This might be the job for you if:

• You love social media. As the primary content creator youll need to be aware of trends familiar with platforms and constantly innovating. If you spend more time than you should doomscrolling or are chronically online youll fit right in.
• You have an eye for design. Well give you the tools and guidelines but its up to you to make our content shine. You dont need to be an expert but you should have some understanding of what makes a visually compelling post!
• Youre organized reliable and quick to adapt. You believe consistency is key and you have no trouble juggling multiple tasks and deadlines. There are lots of moving parts to a media machine so we need someone that can be flexible. Breaking news happens and you may need to react quickly!

Qualifications:

• Youre a current NAIT student enrolled in classes until at least April 2026. The Social Media Coordinator is a part-time salary position that begins November 1 2025 and ends April 15 2026. You must be enrolled in classes in both the Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 terms to be eligible. The salary for this position is $500/month.
• Working knowledge of relevant platforms and tools (Canva Adobe Suite Hootsuite Capcut etc.)
• Available for a minimum of 10 hours per week starting November 1 2025.
• Previous experience with the Nugget is a bonus.

You can apply by completing this online application and submitting examples of your work. Expect a confirmation email once we have received your application. While we appreciate all applications for employment only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted further.

Closing Date: We will be accepting applications until Friday October 31 2025 at 8:00AM.

For more information on The Nugget please visit our website at or follow our social media @thenaitnugget.

We look forward to seeing your application!

Required Experience:

IC