Social Media Manager

Komodo; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Komodo in Sydney is hiring a Social Media Manager to bridge hands-on channel execution with stronger planning and performance ownership. You’ll run day-to-day social for key accounts across Instagram, TikTok, and beyond, lead publishing and community systems, create iPhone-first content, and turn performance data into insights and next steps.

You'll collaborate with creatives, producers, and paid specialists, guiding Social Media Executives and freelancers to deliver on-brand, high-quality work

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing brand social channels, with strong Instagram and TikTok experience (agency background preferred).
• Proven ability to grow accounts through smart planning, consistent content, and strong community habits.
• Confident shooting iPhone video and guiding edits, with a strong eye for social-first creative.
• Working knowledge of paid social setup and optimisation, plus strong reporting and insight writing.
• Strong writing, communication, and project management skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple workstreams and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Build monthly content calendars and channel plans aligned to client objectives and KPIs.
• Translate brand platforms into social pillars, repeatable series, and weekly priorities (with senior oversight).
• Spot trends early and turn them into brand-safe, platform-native ideas via test-and-learn.
• Own publishing across IG, TikTok, and Pinterest: scheduling, posting, QA, and approvals.
• Manage day-to-day community management: tone of voice, response frameworks, escalation pathways.
• Shoot iPhone-first, platform-native content — video, photo, and stories.
• Edit content to a polished, on-brand, platform-ready standard.
• Support light design work for social assets and templates.
• Write tight hooks, briefs, and captions; build shot lists and coordinate quick-turn capture on set.
• Collaborate with designers, editors, creators, and producers for consistently strong output.
• Support paid social by partnering with specialists or running tactical boosts and tests; working knowledge of Ads Manager and TikTok Ads.
• Connect creative learnings to results and feed insights back into the content plan.
• Track performance and produce clear monthly reporting with insights and recommendations.
• Be a dependable day-to-day contact: run check-ins, manage timelines, keep stakeholders aligned.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure brand consistency and smooth delivery.
• Improve workflows, templates, and QA to scale quality and speed.
• Support and guide freelancers on best practice and delivery standards.

Skills

Social media management

Instagram

TikTok

Content planning

Analytics & reporting

Communication

Tools

Ads Manager

TikTok Ads

Job description

Komodo is a team of innovators, visionaries, and creative thinkers specializing in social-first brand growth. We partner with leading brands globally social, providing award winning work across social, content, events & influencers from our 3 offices in London, LA & Sydney.

Founded in 2017 by 4 friends, people and culture are at the foundation of Komodo. Our business mantra is Never Do Normal and we believe this underpins all our brand activity both internally and externally.

About Komodo

Komodo is a team of innovators, visionaries, and creative thinkers specializing in social-first brand growth. We partner with leading brands globally social, providing award winning work across social, content, events & influencers from our 3 offices in London, LA & Sydney.

Founded in 2017 by 4 friends, people and culture are at the foundation of Komodo. Our business mantra is Never Do Normal and we believe this underpins all our brand activity both internally and externally.

Role Overview

We’re hiring a Social Media Manager to bridge hands‑on channel execution with stronger planning and performance ownership. You’ll run day‑to‑day social for key accounts across Instagram, TikTok, and beyond, lead publishing and community systems, create and direct iPhone‑first content, and turn performance data into clear insights and next steps. You’ll collaborate closely with creatives, producers, and paid specialists, and may guide Social Media Executives and freelancers on delivery and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Build monthly content calendars and channel plans aligned to client objectives and KPIs.
• Translate brand platforms into social pillars, repeatable series, and weekly priorities (with senior oversight).
• Spot trends early and turn them into brand‑safe, platform‑native ideas via test‑and‑learn.
• Own publishing across IG, TikTok, and Pinterest: scheduling, posting, QA, and approvals.
• Manage day‑to‑day community management: tone of voice, response frameworks, escalation pathways.
• Shoot iPhone‑first, platform‑native content — video, photo, and stories.
• Edit content to a polished, on‑brand, platform‑ready standard.
• Support light design work for social assets and templates.
• Write tight hooks, briefs, and captions; build shot lists and coordinate quick‑turn capture on set.
• Collaborate with designers, editors, creators, and producers for consistently strong output.
• Support paid social by partnering with specialists or running tactical boosts and tests; working knowledge of Ads Manager and TikTok Ads.
• Connect creative learnings to results and feed insights back into the content plan.
• Track performance and produce clear monthly reporting with insights and recommendations.
• Be a dependable day‑to‑day contact: run check‑ins, manage timelines, keep stakeholders aligned.
• Work cross‑functionally to ensure brand consistency and smooth delivery.
• Improve workflows, templates, and QA to scale quality and speed.
• Support and guide freelancers on best practice and delivery standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing brand social channels, with strong Instagram and TikTok experience (agency background preferred).
• Proven ability to grow accounts through smart planning, consistent content, and strong community habits.
• Confident shooting iPhone video and guiding edits, with a strong eye for social‑first creative.
• Working knowledge of paid social setup and optimisation, plus strong reporting and insight writing.
• Strong writing, communication, and project management skills.
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple workstreams and deadlines.

Why Join Komodo

• Lead high‑impact work for global brands.
• Grow with a scaling Content and Social team.
• Hybrid flexibility and a collaborative culture.
• Clear development pathways, mentorship, and room to own your craft.

Komodo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse perspectives and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.