Digital Community & Content Coordinator - Limited Term

Tracking Code: req2023

Faculty/Department: Office of President

Number of Positions: 1

Appointment Type: Limited Term

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Salary Range: Level 7 - Starting Salary, Step 1 $68,930

Posting Date: May 4, 2026

Closing Date: May 8, 2026 (7:00 pm EST)

Job Summary:

The Sport Digital Community & Content Coordinator supports Ontario Tech’s Athletics digital engagement strategy, with a primary focus on growing and protecting the Ridgebacks brand. The Coordinator is responsible for planning, publishing and monitoring social and digital media content that fosters community engagement,
supports promotional campaigns and reflects Athletics’ tone and standards.

This position blends traditional sport information functions with modern digital media, including live coverage, analytics, multimedia content creation, and applied digital strategy, and serves as a key operational partner in executing Athletics’ broader communications and marketing objectives.

Responsibilities/accountabilities:

Social Media Community Engagement

• Plans, schedules, and publishes content across Athletics’ social media channels in alignment with departmental priorities and content plans
• Monitors comments, messages, and engagement, providing timely and professional responses, escalating reputational or sensitive issues to management
• Provides live and event-based digital coverage, including set up, live stat entry and postgame reports
• Creates and posts game recaps, athlete features and media releases

Content Creation & Digital Storytelling

• Creates photos, graphics, and short-form videos for Ridgeback Brand
• Develops stories for newsletters, blogs, and other audiences to align with Athletics priorities, recruitment cycles and signature events
• Contributes to the development and annual content calendars and campaign plans
• Supports development of major content initiatives and proposals, providing research, creative concepts and execution plans

Trend Monitoring & Analytics Reporting

• Tracks posts, campaign performance and game-day promotions using various platform analytics and reporting tools
• Analyzes engagement, reach, and audience behaviour, summarizing insights and trends for Athletics leadership
• Recommends tactical improvements and content optimizations based on performance data
• Contributes analytics insights to planning discussions, post-campaign reviews, and future strategy development

Collaboration & Capacity Building

• Collaborates with Communications and Marketing, Advancement, varsity coaches, and internal and external partners to support integrated campaigns and initiatives
• Reviews and guides sport-specific team contributions to external-facing channels to ensure quality, consistency, and brand alignment
• Contributes to the development of workflows, templates, and best practices that improve digital consistency and operational efficiency

Required Skills:

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines

Required Skills:

• Strong skills in writing, editing, and content creation for digital audiences
• Proficiency in Canva, CapCut, and working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (AODA), inclusive digital practices, and analytics dashboards

Required Education:

• Completion of a three-year diploma or degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field
• An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered
• Verification of Academic credentials may be required

Required Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience managing branded/institutional social media

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until May 8, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the university and the OPSEU. To the extent that policies are not included in the collective agreement, employment will also be governed by the university’s policies which may also be found on our website https://ontariotechu.ca and which may be amended from time-to-time.

Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada, will be given priority.

Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.

If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s Accessibility Policy

The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.

Job Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Expected Start Date: 5/18/2026

Expected End Date: 5/17/2027