Casual Social Media Manager

Contract: October–December 2026
Hours: Up to 15 hours per week
Location: Melbourne – hybrid and on-location shoots

Melbourne Social Co is looking for a creative and reliable Casual Content Creator to support our team during our busy October–December period.

This role will assist with content creation and curation across a variety of brands and industries. You’ll help bring social media content to life, from contributing ideas and curating planners to shooting and editing engaging, social-first content.

There may be an opportunity for this position to expand into a full-time role for the right person.

Key responsibilities

  • Support the creation and curation of social media content.
  • Assist with developing and populating social media content planners.
  • Capture content at client shoots and events.
  • Edit short-form videos for Instagram Reels, TikTok and other social platforms.
  • Turn raw footage into polished, engaging and platform-native content.
  • Contribute creative concepts, trends, hooks and content ideas.
  • Work collaboratively with our account services and production teams.
  • Manage deadlines across multiple clients and projects.

About you

You’ll be someone who:

  • Has experience creating and editing social-first content.
  • Understands what makes content perform across Instagram and TikTok.
  • Has a strong eye for visual storytelling, trends, pacing and attention to detail.
  • Is confident shooting content on a iPhone
  • Is comfortable using CapCut 
  • Is organised, proactive and able to work across several brands.
  • Enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced agency environment.
  • Is available for up to 15 hours per week between October and December, including some on-location shoots around Melbourne.

 

How to apply

Please send us:

  • A short introduction about yourself to careers@melbournesocialco.com.au
  • Your availability between October and December.
  • Examples of your content creation, shooting and editing work.
  • Links to your portfolio, social channels or relevant client work.

If you’re a creative content all-rounder who loves producing engaging social-first work, we’d love to hear from you.