Senior Social Media Manager (Corporate & B2B Social and Influence)

Ogilvy Public Relations; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ogilvy Public Relations in Perth seeks a Senior Social Media Manager to lead corporate and B2B social and influence across Social@Ogilvy and The Brand Agency. You will blend strategic thinking with hands-on execution, manage influencer partnerships, guide social strategy for key clients, and help expand WA market offerings within the Ogilvy network.

This role offers room to influence practice growth, collaborate across creative, strategy, production and media, and to deliver standout

Qualifications

• 6–8+ years in organic social media and influencer marketing.
• Agency, brand or publisher background.
• Experience negotiating creator fees, talent contracts and budgets.
• Knowledge of TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and Meta.
• Excellent client management and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic organic social and influencer campaigns.
• Provide expert advice on social strategy, content, advocacy and influencer partnerships.
• Integrate social and influence into broader campaigns with cross-functional teams.
• Build relationships with creators, negotiating usage rights and fees.
• Grow Corporate and B2B Social & Influence offering in Perth.
• Support pitches and new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with Social@Ogilvy teams in Sydney and Melbourne.
• Manage budgets, forecasting and campaign performance.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Hands-on execution

Client management

Influencer marketing

Social campaigns

Job description

Senior Social Media Manager (Corporate & B2B Social and Influence)

Perth, Australia

Business unit: Ogilvy PR

Location: Perth

Employment type: 12-month contract

We’re looking for a talentedSenior Social Media Manager - Corporate & B2B Social and Influence to join our team in Perth, working across Social@Ogilvy and The Brand Agency (TBA).

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines strategic thinking with hands‑on social and influencer expertise, and is keen to help shape and grow a specialist offering in the WA market.

You’ll lead social and influence activity for a key client, while working collaboratively across creative, strategy, production and media teams to deliver standout work. You’ll also play an important role in developing our broader corporate and B2B social offering, connecting our Perth team with the expertise, capabilities and opportunities across the wider Ogilvy network.

For someone who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities and turning great ideas into effective social‑first campaigns, this role offers the chance to make a real impact.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Lead social and influence campaigns: Develop and deliver strategic organic social and influencer campaigns that meet client objectives and drive meaningful results.
• Be a trusted client partner: Provide expert advice on social strategy, content, advocacy and influencer marketing, building strong relationships and identifying opportunities to grow client partnerships.
• Champion social-first thinking: Work closely with creative, strategy, production and paid media teams to integrate social and influence into broader campaigns from the outset.
• Bring creator partnerships to life: Build relationships with influencers, key opinion leaders (KOLs), talent managers and platform partners, overseeing negotiations, contracts, usage rights, deliverables and fees.
• Build something meaningful: Help grow our Corporate and B2B Social & Influence offering in Perth, identifying opportunities to expand our capabilities and establish a strong reputation in the market.
• Drive new business: Contribute to pitches, proposals and new business opportunities, showcasing the value of social and influence across existing and prospective clients.
• Collaborate across the network: Connect with Social@Ogilvy teams in Sydney and Melbourne, sharing knowledge, best practice and opportunities to deliver exceptional work.
• Own the detail: Manage budgets, forecasting, campaign performance and financial processes, ensuring work is delivered effectively, compliantly and to a high standard.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• 6–8+ years' experience in organic social media and influencer marketing, gained within an agency, brand or publisher environment.
• A strong balance of strategic thinking and hands‑on execution, with the ability to take campaigns from initial planning through to delivery.
• Experience negotiating creator fees, talent contracts, licensing agreements and campaign budgets.
• In-depth knowledge of platforms including TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and Meta, with a strong understanding of platform trends, creator culture and measurement.
• Excellent client management, communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to provide strategic advice and present recommendations.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to build momentum, develop relationships and identify opportunities for growth.
• A collaborative approach and experience working closely with creative, production and media teams.
• Established relationships with WA-based creators, influencers and talent agents
• Experience working with government or regulated‑sector clients.
• Experience contributing to pitches, winning new business or growing a service offering.
• Experience managing or mentoring others.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE OGILVY?

You’ll have the opportunity to work across two connected agency teams, bringing together the specialist social and influence expertise of Ogilvy with the creative, strategic and production capabilities of The Brand Agency.

This is a chance to take ownership, shape an evolving offering and help establish a market‑leading social and influence capability in Western Australia while working alongside talented people and drawing on the strength of a broader national Ogilvy network.

At Ogilvy, inclusivity is essential to our success. We're committed to building a workplace that embraces various perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, knowing that diverse teams drive more impactful work.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Māori, people with disabilities, diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, all ages, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, nationalities, and family structures.

We believe everyone thrives when they can be themselves. We provide equal opportunities and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.