Social Media Manager

Business unit: Ogilvy PR 

Team: Consumer PR, Social & Influence 

Location: Sydney

Employment type: Permanent

Play your part in a brilliant company culture built on teamwork, creativity, and fun. 

This role sits within our Consumer PR, Social & Influence business at Ogilvy PR. We are a team of 45+ culturally curious, creatively driven, and impact-obsessed brand marketing experts who believe that brands and organisations are at their best when they find ways to earn attention.  

The Role 

As a member of the social@Ogilvy team, you'll support the delivery of social media and influencer strategy for major clients across the Ogilvy Network. Working alongside senior strategists and a dedicated team of content creators and community managers, you'll be hands-on across the full organic social workflow — from social listening and content planning through to on-page publishing and reporting. 

You're genuinely passionate about social — you know what's trending, why it matters, and how brands can show up authentically. You want to sharpen your strategic thinking while getting stuck into the craft of managing social campaigns and making great social content every day. 

What You’ll Do 

• Client delivery: Manage day-to-day social delivery for your clients. Keep work on track, on brief and on time — building trust through consistency and quality. 
• Strategy & planning: Assist in developing social strategies rooted in insight and cultural relevance. Contribute to content planning, channel strategy and trend-led ideation with a point of view that adds value.
• Content & community: Support content creators and community managers across production, publishing and engagement. Help maintain a high bar for everything that goes live.
• Reporting & insights: Assist with regular client reporting — pulling data, surfacing insights and helping tell the story of what's working and why.
• AI & innovation: Use WPP Open to streamline workflows, improve content production and find smarter ways to deliver for clients. 
• Growth: Identify opportunities to add value for clients beyond the brief and contribute to new business efforts when called on. 

What You'll Bring 

• Solid knowledge of the major platforms: the formats, the algorithm shifts, the cultural forces shaping what works  
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams without dropping the ball 
• Attention to detail and pride in getting things right before they go live
• A creative eye for content and developing strategic instincts to back it up  
• A good understanding of social content production processes, from reactive and quick turnaround content to planning and management of shoots and live capture 
• Experience managing talent and creators, including developing auditing, negotiating, developing briefs and supporting content production  
• Clear communication and good judgment on when to escalate 
• Energy, curiosity and a genuine hunger to learn from experienced strategists and creatives around you 
• A team-first mindset. You make the people around you better.  

Why Ogilvy?   

• Go global with Ogilvy: As part of a leading global network, you'll have access to exciting career pathways and opportunities around the world. Expand your horizons and connect with colleagues across the globe. 
• Family & caregiver support: We offer a gender-neutral parental leave policy, providing 16 weeks of paid leave to support all parents and caregivers throughout their journey. We're committed to helping you balance your career and family life. 
• Unlock the power of AI: Get exclusive access to WPP Open, our cutting-edge global AI platform, and leverage the latest technology to enhance your work and drive innovation. 
• Work in style at Barangaroo: Sydney-based employees enjoy our brand new, state-of-the-art WPP campus in the heart of Barangaroo.  
• Belong at Ogilvy: We're deeply committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace. Our Inclusivity & Impact Council, SheCD, WPP Unite, and Reconciliation Action Plan programs are just some of the ways we're creating a culture where everyone feels valued and respected. 
• Invest in your growth: We're invested in your success. You'll receive a tailored personal development plan to help you achieve your goals, along with dedicated support from your manager to guide your career journey. We leverage Culture Amp to facilitate meaningful career conversations and track your progress. 
• Recharge & rejuvenate: Enjoy a range of additional leave benefits, including your birthday off, Summer Fridays, and loyalty leave (an extra day for each year you're with us). 
• Wellness your way: Take advantage of discounted rates with health and fitness providers, plus access to yoga, meditation, and wellbeing programs to support your mental and physical health. 
• Confidential support: We provide confidential counselling support through Telus EAP to help you navigate any personal or professional challenges. 
• Recognising excellence: We celebrate your achievements and loyalty through our employee reward programs. 
• Referral bonus: Bring your talented friends to Ogilvy and receive a bonus! 
• Unlock exclusive savings: Access discounts and vouchers for major household brands through our benefits platform, perkSPACE. 

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