Entry Level Social Media Coordinator Jobs
New grad social media coordinator jobs connect recent graduates and entry level candidates with their first professional role in digital content and community management, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings mix on-site, remote, and hybrid settings across Education, Technology & Software, and Retail, with employers like Whatnot, Topaz Labs, and Ignite Social Media hiring at this level now.
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Role: Mountain Sport Social Media Lead
Team: Product & Sport Social Media
Scope: Individual Contributor (P3)
Experience: 2–5+ years
Location: Ventura, CA (Hybrid)
The Mountain Sport Social Media Lead helps bring Patagonia's mountain sport stories to life across social channels. This role leads content planning, publishing, community engagement, and social storytelling for categories including climbing, snow, trail running, and mountain biking. This role develops platform-native social approaches that deepen audience engagement, support category and brand storytelling, and strengthen Patagonia’s presence within mountain sport communities. The role partners closely with Category Marketing, Creative, Editorial, Film, PR/Comms, athlete ambassadors, Retail, CX, and Brand Social to translate business and storytelling priorities into culturally relevant social content and conversations. This person should bring strong social instincts, editorial judgment, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of mountain sport culture and digital communities. They should be equally comfortable thinking strategically, collaborating cross-functionally, analyzing performance, and executing day-to-day publishing and engagement work.
Social Content & Storytelling:
- Plan, create, publish, and manage content across platforms including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and emerging channels
- Support storytelling around campaigns, product launches, athlete ambassadors, films, events, and environmental initiatives
- Help identify opportunities to create relevant, timely, and engaging content that resonates with mountain sport audiences
- Capture, commission, curate, or create real-time and in-field social content from productions, athlete ambassadors, and community events as needed
Community Engagement & Channel Management:
- Manage day-to-day publishing and community engagement across mountain sport channels
- Engage with followers, athletes, creators, ambassadors, and community partners
- Monitor conversations, trends, and cultural moments across mountain sport communities
- Help maintain an authentic, inclusive, and active presence across social platforms
Performance & Collaboration:
- Track content performance and identify opportunities to improve engagement and growth
- Share insights and recommendations with internal partners
- Collaborate with teams across Marketing, Creative, Editorial, PR/Comms, Retail, and Customer Experience to support integrated storytelling and campaigns
Who You Are
Deeply Connected to Mountain Culture
You actively participate in one or more mountain sports and bring an authentic understanding of the culture, communities, and storytelling traditions within spaces like climbing, skiing, snowboarding, trail running, and/or mountain biking.
Socially & Culturally Fluent
You have strong instincts for social storytelling, audience behavior, and platform trends. You understand what resonates on social platforms and how to adapt brand storytelling in ways that feel authentic and culturally relevant.
Strategic & Analytical
You can balance creative thinking with analytical problem solving. You use performance insights, audience behavior, and platform knowledge to shape smarter content and engagement strategies.
Independent & Collaborative
You’re highly self-directed, adaptable, and comfortable operating in fast-moving environments while also working collaboratively across multiple teams and stakeholders.
Editorially Driven
You bring strong taste, storytelling judgment, and attention to detail. You care deeply about quality, voice, pacing, and the nuances of building engaging digital experiences.
What We're Looking For
- 2–5+ years of experience in social media, content marketing, digital storytelling, or community management ideally within outdoor, sport, editorial, or lifestyle spaces
- Experience managing or contributing to brand social media accounts
- Strong understanding of Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and emerging social platforms
- Experience creating content calendars, publishing content, and engaging online communities
- Familiarity with social analytics and management tools such as Sprout Social or similar platforms
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects from inception through execution
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Familiarity with ambassador, creator, or community-driven storytelling
- Meaningful connection to mountain sport communities through prior work and/or personal pursuits
Hiring Range: $100,000 - $105,000 USD Annual
At Patagonia, pay ranges are assigned to a job based on the location specific market median of similar jobs according to 3rd party salary benchmark surveys. Individual pay within that range can vary for several reasons including skills/capabilities, experience, and available budget.
Benefits
Patagonia offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement and leave of absence plans. Benefit plans may vary slightly depending on the nature of your employment.
Workplace Location Overview
This position is Hybrid, with a standard schedule of Tuesday - Thursday on-site and remote work on other days. Occasional additional office visits may be required for team events or critical meetings.
Employee Conduct
It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers and vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.
Role: Mountain Sport Social Media Lead
Team: Product & Sport Social Media
Scope: Individual Contributor (P3)
Experience: 2–5+ years
Location: Ventura, CA (Hybrid)
The Mountain Sport Social Media Lead helps bring Patagonia's mountain sport stories to life across social channels. This role leads content planning, publishing, community engagement, and social storytelling for categories including climbing, snow, trail running, and mountain biking. This role develops platform-native social approaches that deepen audience engagement, support category and brand storytelling, and strengthen Patagonia’s presence within mountain sport communities. The role partners closely with Category Marketing, Creative, Editorial, Film, PR/Comms, athlete ambassadors, Retail, CX, and Brand Social to translate business and storytelling priorities into culturally relevant social content and conversations. This person should bring strong social instincts, editorial judgment, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of mountain sport culture and digital communities. They should be equally comfortable thinking strategically, collaborating cross-functionally, analyzing performance, and executing day-to-day publishing and engagement work.
Social Content & Storytelling:
- Plan, create, publish, and manage content across platforms including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and emerging channels
- Support storytelling around campaigns, product launches, athlete ambassadors, films, events, and environmental initiatives
- Help identify opportunities to create relevant, timely, and engaging content that resonates with mountain sport audiences
- Capture, commission, curate, or create real-time and in-field social content from productions, athlete ambassadors, and community events as needed
Community Engagement & Channel Management:
- Manage day-to-day publishing and community engagement across mountain sport channels
- Engage with followers, athletes, creators, ambassadors, and community partners
- Monitor conversations, trends, and cultural moments across mountain sport communities
- Help maintain an authentic, inclusive, and active presence across social platforms
Performance & Collaboration:
- Track content performance and identify opportunities to improve engagement and growth
- Share insights and recommendations with internal partners
- Collaborate with teams across Marketing, Creative, Editorial, PR/Comms, Retail, and Customer Experience to support integrated storytelling and campaigns
Who You Are
Deeply Connected to Mountain Culture
You actively participate in one or more mountain sports and bring an authentic understanding of the culture, communities, and storytelling traditions within spaces like climbing, skiing, snowboarding, trail running, and/or mountain biking.
Socially & Culturally Fluent
You have strong instincts for social storytelling, audience behavior, and platform trends. You understand what resonates on social platforms and how to adapt brand storytelling in ways that feel authentic and culturally relevant.
Strategic & Analytical
You can balance creative thinking with analytical problem solving. You use performance insights, audience behavior, and platform knowledge to shape smarter content and engagement strategies.
Independent & Collaborative
You’re highly self-directed, adaptable, and comfortable operating in fast-moving environments while also working collaboratively across multiple teams and stakeholders.
Editorially Driven
You bring strong taste, storytelling judgment, and attention to detail. You care deeply about quality, voice, pacing, and the nuances of building engaging digital experiences.
What We're Looking For
- 2–5+ years of experience in social media, content marketing, digital storytelling, or community management ideally within outdoor, sport, editorial, or lifestyle spaces
- Experience managing or contributing to brand social media accounts
- Strong understanding of Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and emerging social platforms
- Experience creating content calendars, publishing content, and engaging online communities
- Familiarity with social analytics and management tools such as Sprout Social or similar platforms
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects from inception through execution
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Familiarity with ambassador, creator, or community-driven storytelling
- Meaningful connection to mountain sport communities through prior work and/or personal pursuits
Hiring Range: $100,000 - $105,000 USD Annual
At Patagonia, pay ranges are assigned to a job based on the location specific market median of similar jobs according to 3rd party salary benchmark surveys. Individual pay within that range can vary for several reasons including skills/capabilities, experience, and available budget.
Benefits
Patagonia offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement and leave of absence plans. Benefit plans may vary slightly depending on the nature of your employment.
Workplace Location Overview
This position is Hybrid, with a standard schedule of Tuesday - Thursday on-site and remote work on other days. Occasional additional office visits may be required for team events or critical meetings.
Employee Conduct
It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers and vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.
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Entry Level Social Media Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level social media coordinator job?
Employers at this level prioritize a demonstrable portfolio over years of experience. Show platform-specific work: content calendars you have built, engagement metrics from student clubs, internships, or freelance projects, and familiarity with scheduling tools like Hootsuite or Buffer. Tailoring your application to each brand's voice and demonstrating that you understand analytics reporting gives candidates a clear edge at the entry level stage.
Which companies hire entry level social media coordinators?
Companies hiring entry level social media coordinators right now include Whatnot, Topaz Labs, and Ignite Social Media, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Brands in retail, media, and consumer goods tend to hire at this level consistently, alongside agencies that staff junior coordinators to support multiple client accounts.
Are there remote entry level social media coordinator jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are common at this experience level. About 41% of entry level social media coordinator openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, so candidates are not limited to roles in a single city. Filtering by work setting when you search current listings helps you quickly find the arrangement that fits your situation.
Are these new grad social media coordinator jobs?
Yes. The listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior social media coordinator roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or project work in place of full-time history, or explicitly invites candidates who can demonstrate skills through a portfolio. These are the roles designed for candidates entering the field for the first time.
Which industries hire the most entry level social media coordinators?
Entry Level social media coordinator roles concentrate in Education, Technology & Software, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors invest heavily in content and community engagement, which means they hire junior coordinators regularly to support growing digital teams rather than waiting for candidates with extensive experience.