Social Media Executive

Role Overview:

Time Out Melbourne is looking for a Social Media Executive to work across our paid and organic campaigns. They are to provide media support, strategies and implementation support for the business. The ideal candidate will have a creative eye, solid written communication skills and will work closely with video to create engaging content. 

This role depends upon excellent interpersonal communication, analytical, data and organisation skills–all of which Time Out expects will develop and improve with time in the role. While this is not a primarily client-facing role, there will be events and interactions where you will be actively shooting social content and meeting with a range of clients and stakeholders and acting as a brand ambassador.

Key responsibilities:

• Facebook ads manager implementation and reporting (FB Blueprint a bonus)

• Proven ability to provide optimisations and strategies to improve campaign performance.

• Social media content creation and production–ability to write social copy in brand voice and perform basic design (Canva)

• TikTok ads manager (or past experience with Snapchat)

• Competency with Excel

• Reporting & analysis skills

• Experience with scheduling tools (Echobox, Sked, Creator Studio desirable)

• Organic social strategy and experience across platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok)

• Ability to identify and engage with Social Media trends in a way that is relevant for the brand voice

• Up-to-date with online accessibility requirements, laws, technology updates and best practices on Social Media

Skills & Experience:

• Relevant bachelor degree or 3-5 years social & paid advert experience across the media industry or agency

• A strong track record implementing and executing successful campaigns

• An understanding of key tools required

• Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills and organisation.

• Meticulous when it comes to detail and great problem solving skills.

• Able to work directly with all clients to achieve their KPIs and expectations.

• Ability to work under pressure, adapt, overcome hurdles and think strategically

• A growth mindset and a drive to learn and grow within the business

• Understanding of what motivates others to make decisions

About Time Out Group:

Time Out Group is a global media and hospitality business that inspires and enables people to experience the best of the city through its two divisions - Time Out Media and Time Out Market.

Time Out launched in London in 1968 to help people discover the exciting new urban cultures that had started up all over the city - today it is the only global brand dedicated to city life. Expert journalists curate and create content about the best things to Do, See and Eat across 333 cities in 59 countries and across a unique multi-platform model spanning both digital and physical channels.

Time Out Market is the world's first editorially curated food and cultural market, bringing a city's best chefs, restaurateurs and unique cultural experiences together under one roof. The portfolio currently includes six open Markets, several new locations with expected opening dates in 2023 and beyond.

Benefits & Perks:

• Opportunity to join an award-winning market leader in digital publishing

• Lots of free tickets and opportunities to experience our city culture

• Flexible working arrangements

• Fun, welcoming and supportive culture

• Learning & Development opportunities

• Paid Parental Leave

• Dog-friendly offices in Melbourne and Sydney

• Celebrations - we’re big on celebrating and shouting out about great work

• Team bonding and social activities

• Looking for candidates available to work:
  • Monday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Friday: Morning, Afternoon
• More than 4 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected start date for role: 01 May 2024
• Expected salary: $60,000 - $80,000 per year