--- title: 'Senior Social Media Manager (Corporate & B2B Social and Influence) at Ogilvy Australia' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-social-media-manager-corporate-b2b-social-and-influence-ogilvy-australia-8e3cpr4cw4mp' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-29' --- # Senior Social Media Manager (Corporate & B2B Social and Influence) at Ogilvy Australia - **Company:** Ogilvy Australia - **Location:** Perth, Australia - **Posted:** 2026-10-20 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-29 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ogilvyaus/jobs/4745331005 ## Job description Business unit: Ogilvy PR Team: social@Ogilvy Location: Perth Employment type: 12-month contract We’re looking for a talented Senior 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. Ready to make an impact? We'd love to hear from you. 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. If you require any accessibility adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know: ogv-au-careers@ogilvy.com ## #LI-CO1 ## About Ogilvy Australia ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Ogilvy Australia is an award‑winning integrated creative network that helps brands and people create impact through advertising, PR, experience, consulting and health. - **Entity Type**: Public (subsidiary of WPP) - **Headquarters**: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia - **Founded**: 1977 (as the Australian office of Ogilvy, which was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy) - **Founders**: David Ogilvy (parent company); the Australian entity was established as a local office of the global network. ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Advertising Services / Marketing Communications - **Target customers**: B2B and B2C; works with large enterprises and brands across Australia and the APAC region. - **Mission / Purpose**: “We inspire brands and people to impact the world” – creating iconic, culture‑changing, value‑driving ideas that deliver measurable results for clients. ## Products & Services Ogilvy Australia organises its capabilities into five core disciplines (all housed under the Ogilvy name): - **Advertising**: Creative campaigns, brand strategy, and full‑funnel media. - **Public Relations & Influence**: Earned media, influencer marketing, and reputation management. - **CX and Customer Relationship Design**: Customer experience strategy, loyalty programs, CRM, and data‑driven personalisation. - **Growth & Innovation**: Digital transformation, business consulting, product and venture incubation, behavioural science. - **Health**: Specialised healthcare and pharmaceutical marketing (regulatory‑compliant communications). Each discipline works together through a model called “borderless creativity” – assembling the right experts for each client challenge rather than operating in silos. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly available (Ogilvy Australia is a private subsidiary of WPP, a public company). - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue not disclosed; estimated from headcount and industry benchmarks suggests a mid‑sized agency (revenue likely in the tens of millions AUD). - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Owned by WPP (one of the world’s largest advertising groups). Key clients include major Australian and global brands (not named in sources). - **Growth Signals**: - Ranked #1 Most Effective Network and #1 Most Creative Network in Australia (WARC Rankings). - 2024 Grand Effie winner (“Til it’s Done”). - APAC Effies Agency of the Year (2023). - Headcount of 122 employees (LinkedIn) – a 19.4% year‑on‑year decline (possibly due to restructuring). - Monthly web traffic of ~11,400 visits (+101.3% MoM, +37.3% YoY). - Conflicting reports on total headcount: Built In lists 227 total employees (including Auckland office?), while LinkedIn shows 122. Both figures cited as conflicting. ## Competitive Advantages - **Borderless creativity model**: A connected specialist structure that removes internal barriers, allowing the agency to flexibly “cast” the right talent from any discipline for any client brief. - **Award‑winning track record**: Consistently ranked among Australia’s most effective and creative agencies (Effies, WARC, Cannes Lions). - **Global network, local depth**: Backed by Ogilvy’s worldwide resources and WPP’s scale, but with deep local market understanding and a 40+‑year Australian heritage. - **Employer of Choice**: Won the Australian Business Awards “Employer of Choice” for six consecutive years (as of 2024) – the only agency to do so. ## Strategic Focus - **Deepening digital and AI capabilities**: Appointment of Sally Borda as Managing Partner & AI Lead signals a push to integrate generative AI and data‑driven tools into client work. - **Expanding CX and consulting**: The “Growth & Innovation” and “Customer Relationship Design” practices are positioned for high growth, helping clients navigate digital transformation. - **Nurturing talent pipeline**: Active involvement in AWARD School (a key source of new hires) and programs like JuniorCru indicate a focus on developing young creative talent. - **Hybrid / in‑office culture**: The agency operates with a strong in‑office presence (Melbourne office noted as “in‑office” on Built In); open roles are listed as in‑office, suggesting a return‑to‑office stance. ## Why Work Here - **Award‑winning creative culture**: Consistently recognised for both effectiveness and creativity – employees work on high‑profile, industry‑impacting campaigns. - **Employer of Choice (6 years)**: Strong HR practices, supportive environment, and focus on employee wellbeing. - **Perks**: Generous parental leave (family + childcare benefits), generous PTO/time off. - **Career development**: Clear paths for progression; many alumni move to other top agencies (TBWA, DDB, Clemenger, M&C Saatchi) or return to Ogilvy. - **Work‑style**: Predominantly in‑office (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane), with a collaborative, studio‑like atmosphere. Remote/hybrid options not highlighted – likely limited. - **Current openings**: As of the latest data, only 2–3 active vacancies (Account Executive, Revenue Accountant, Digital Producer), indicating a lean, selective hiring approach. ## Sources 1. [ogilvy.com.au](https://www.ogilvy.com.au/) – Company website 2. [ogilvy.com.au/careers](https://www.ogilvy.com.au/Careers) – Careers page 3. [linkedin.com/company/ogilvy-australia](https://au.linkedin.com/company/ogilvy-australia) – LinkedIn company page 4. [builtin.com/company/ogilvy-australia](https://builtin.com/company/ogilvy-australia) – Built In company profile 5. 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