New Grad Opportunity
Employer: Anchored Ideas
Title: Social Media Coordinator
Position: Full Time Permanent (37.5 hrs/week)
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 8:30AM – 4:30PM, hybrid schedule with one work-from-home day
every Thursday, with some evening and weekend commitments when required.
Job Location: Sydney, NS
Proposed Start Date: As soon as possible
Compensation Package: Annual salary starting at $45,000, negotiable based on commensurate
knowledge and experience. Two (2) weeks’ vacation plus paid time off between Christmas and New
Year’s, summer flex time on Fridays (July and August), paid sick time, health and dental benefits,
access to a YMCA corporate membership, professional development and more!
Application Closing Date: May 26th, 2025 @ 11:59PM, or until the position has been filled.
Anchored Recruiting is delighted to partner with our sister company, Anchored Ideas, to find a
Social Media Coordinator to join their team.
At Anchored Ideas, big dreams for Cape Breton–Unama’ki fuel our creativity. As full service
marketing and communications agency, we infuse every project with our team’s heart and hype.
We believe in the power of our Island’s businesses and are committed to crafting compelling
stories, elevating brands and designing strategies that deliver real impact.
Reporting to the Marketing & Client Relations Manager, the Social Media Coordinator is
responsible for, but not limited to, comprehensive social media management, encompassing on-site
content creation (photo/video), editing, captioning, and scheduling across platforms such as
Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. The Social Media Coordinator will also support strategy
development, engage with online communities, coordinate client contests, stay current with social
media trends, and provide flexible campaign support to maximize performance.
This individual will work closely with the Marketing & Communications Specialist and the creative
team to successfully deliver client social media strategies, meeting client goals and key performance
indicators (KPIs).
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for creating social media content that
inspires target audiences, we encourage you to apply for the position of Social Media Coordinator
with Anchored Ideas!
Core Accountabilities:
● Content Creation: Conduct on-site visits and attend events to capture photo and video
content for clients in various industries.
● Social Media Management: Create captions, edit photo and video content, and schedule
content on social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
● Strategy Support: Work with the Marketing and Communications Specialist to assess and
suggest opportunities to elevate social media strategy and performance.
● Online Engagement: Monitor conversations, proactively engage with online communities,
and provide feedback online when appropriate.
● Coordinate Contests: Organize social media contests and prize fulfillment.
● Stay Informed: Be an expert in the field of social media. Stay up to date on best practices
and emerging trends to maximize key performance indicators (KPIs).
● Campaign Support: Support client campaigns through social media content creation with a
flexible, can-do attitude.
● Use project management software and social media scheduling tools to keep projects
organized and timelines on track.
● Other duties as assigned to support the team and collective goals of the Anchored Group.
Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Public Relations, Marketing or similar is required.
● Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years’ experience in social media creation is required.
● Must be comfortable travelling to client locations and working independently on campaign
shoots and capturing content.
● Have a passion for creating stories through social media that target audiences and can
adjust content to various mediums.
● Have exceptional writing and editing skills to ensure all content is grammatically correct.
● Are able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, while being able to adapt to
shifting priorities.
● Are able to provide a high degree of professionalism, integrity, and confidence when
representing the Anchored Group.
● Have exceptional communication (written and oral), interpersonal, and client-facing skills.
● Have strong organizational and attention to detail skills.
● Are a flexible and reliable team player, with the ability to work independently.
● Are able to provide a clear criminal record check.
● Valid Nova Scotia driver’s license and reliable transportation is required.
● Reliable vehicle and flexibility to work occasional evenings/weekends for client events or
shoots is required.
We thank you for your interest, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
If interested in this opportunity, please click the ‘Apply’ button. Please note this position will
remain open until filled. Applicants will be reviewed in two-week windows.
All applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and a sample of work in their application
package. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.
All information collected will be shared with our client, Anchored Ideas. By submitting this
application, Anchored Recruiting & HR Solutions LTD. will be adding you to our Talent pool
database. You may be contacted when future job opportunities arise. Please note that this position is
open to Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents only.
Please apply via: Social Media Coordinator