Senior Social Media Manager

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Melbourne Social Co Full time

Location:Melbourne (Hybrid: 3 days in our Hardware Lane studio, 2 days WFH)

Type:Full-time (Part-time considered for the right fit)

Who We Are

Melbourne Social Co. is on a mission to build Australia's most forward-thinking social media agency. Our culture is built on:

  • ONE TEAM:We trust, respect, and back each other to deliver killer results.
  • COLLABORATIVE:Ideas flow freely, every voice is heard.
  • DEPENDABLE:We say what we'll do, and we do it.
  • PASSIONATE:We love social, and we love growth, ours and our clients'.

Before you apply, check out ourWorkplace Culture Guide - https://melbournesocialco.com.au/working-at-melbourne-social-co/

The Role

You'll own the end-to-end management of a portfolio of 4–5 client accounts. You're the client's daily go-to for strategy, execution, and troubleshooting, while mentoring junior Social Media Managers and liaising with our creative and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Shape custom social strategies for your clients
  • Lead kick-off calls and workshops for new clients, ensuring a seamless onboarding process
  • Serve as the primary liaison for your clients, building trust, proactively flagging risks, and driving continuous optimisation.
  • Brief and guide Social Media Managers, Content Creators & Community Managers on campaign deliverables.
  • Join pitch meetings when needed, contributing fresh ideas for new business.

Campaign Execution & Reporting

  • Oversee creative campaign workflows from concept to completion, ensuring every post, video, and paid ad is on-brand and on-brief.
  • Prepare and present clear, data-driven reports (monthly and quarterly) to clients and internal stakeholders.

Hands-On Content Creation

  • Film, edit, and produce native TikTok and Instagram Reels, sometimes starring as talent on camera.
  • Prepare copy for social media content plans
  • Manage photoshoot prep and post-production in collaboration with our Production team.

Influencer & UGC Coordination

  • Strategise and execute influencer and UGC campaigns, managing budgets and liaising with our finance team.
  • Analyse results and identify growth opportunities across your clients' social channels.

You'll Have

  • 3+ years' agency experiencein social media marketing, with at least 2 years managing your own accounts.
  • Strong leadership skills,you can mentor junior team members and drive accountability.
  • Exceptional relationship-building,you pick up the phone, forge trust, and deliver top-tier service.
  • Strategic + Creative flair—you see the big picture and execute the details.
  • Tech-savvy toolkit: Slack, Sprout Social, Canva, Meta Business Suite (plus paid-social know-how).
  • A keen eye for detailand excellent time-management—you juggle multiple projects without dropping the ball.

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary of$75K–$90K + super(depending on experience).
  • Monthly wellness allowance,because balance matters.
  • Afemale-led, supportiveteam that celebrates wins (and learns from losses).
  • Hybrid work: 2 days WFH; 3 days collaborating in our studio.
  • Career growthand mentorship, with clear leadership pathways.
  • Global brand exposure,work on campaigns that get noticed.
  • Regular social & learning eventsto keep the creativity flowing.

Ready to join us?

Send your CV,a cover letter to [careers@melbournesocialco.com.au].

Got a flair for video? Drop us a 60-second clip telling us why you're the one, we'd love to see your creativity in action.

Seniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionMarketing and Sales
  • IndustriesAdvertising Services

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