What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Media Coordinator position at hivemedia?
About Hive Media:
Hive Media Group connects audiences with fun and thought-provoking content across our extensive portfolio of digital brands and redefines what it means to be a people-driven news and entertainment company. Our team focuses on creating and acquiring content properties, which allow us to cultivate solid relationships with our communities, technology experts, and advertising partners. When paired with highly verticalized publishing platforms, we are able to deliver the most focused content with the best ad experience to users anywhere in the world.
About the Role:
Hive Media Group is seeking a Social Media Coordinator to join our team. You are someone who can both direct and execute the social media strategy of a group of social media properties in the history and vintage pop culture space. The video and editorial content you will be working with and creating spans topics like sunken ships, the Royals, and whether the Simpsons actually predicted major historical events. Our ideal candidate is strategic, creative, and data-driven. This role is a great opportunity for anyone with a passion for history, and digital marketing, who wants to grow their skills in an agile and ever-evolving workplace.
*This is a full-time, Hybrid position in London, ON
*Applicants must submit a cover letter/resume with your application to be considered**
Responsibilities:
- Create original content from scratch–including photos, infographics, and videos–to captivate the audience using photo and video software
- Craft concise, compelling copy that aligns with the brand's voice and resonates with the target audience.
- Consistently generate new content ideas by researching historical topics, analyzing trends, reviewing analytics, and monitoring competitors
- Schedule video and editorial content on Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms
- Analyze engagement metrics to assess content performance and inform future strategies, using both internal reporting and Platform tools
- Adjust strategy based on analytics, emerging trends, and algorithm updates
- Create social media calendar using social media listening tools and historical performance data
- Other Duties as required
Skill Requirements:
- Social media expertise with a strong understanding of organic algorithms and digital marketing, particularly on Meta platforms (Facebook and Instagram).
- Ability to analyze social media KPIs and make data-driven decisions.
- High proficiency with social media tools such as Meta Business Suite.
- Basic graphic design and video editing skills using Canva, Adobe Suite, or CapCut for creating images, graphics, light photo edits, and short-form videos.
- Comfort with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, MidJourney) to enhance efficiency, creatives, and research.
- Strong knowledge of and passion for history and vintage pop culture a huge plus
- Ability to quickly research and learn new topics and present them in an engaging way to an audience.
- Proficiency in spreadsheets (Google Sheets) and data analysis.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Business acumen with a strategic mindset.
- Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating with team members, while excelling in a highly independent role
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Hive Media Group is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.
