Senior Social Media Manager

June 10, 2025
|By Melbourne Social Co

Senior Social Media Manager
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.

  • CARING: We look out for our people, clients, and community.

  • 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 our Workplace Culture Guide.

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  

  • Strategy & Onboarding

    • Shape custom social strategies for your clients

    • Lead kick-off calls and workshops for new clients, ensuring a seamless onboarding process

  • Account Leadership

    • 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 experience in 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 detail and 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.

  • A female-led, supportive team that celebrates wins (and learns from losses).

  • Hybrid work: 2 days WFH; 3 days collaborating in our studio.

  • Career growth and mentorship, with clear leadership pathways.

  • Global brand exposure, work on campaigns that get noticed.

  • Regular social & learning events to keep the creativity flowing.

Ready to join us?
Send your CV,  a cover letter to [careers@staging.project-progress.net].
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.