Social Executive at WPP

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Content Creation, Video Editing, Copywriting, Community Management, Social Media Trends, Data Interpretation, Client Communication, Influencer Marketing, Social Listening, Canva, Adobe, TikTok, Instagram, Reporting, Creative Ideation, Platform Expertise

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

About WPP Media WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com. WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values: Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust. Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise. INFLUENCE® by WPP Media In today’s entertainment economy, influence is currency, making social and content creators the new media powerhouses. At WPP Media, we have a dedicated Social, Content and Influencer Marketing capability, designed to help brands authentically connect with audiences through the voices they trust most. Our approach is rooted in creativity, data intelligence, and cultural fluency. We craft strategic partnerships that drive measurable impact, spark conversation, and build long-term brand equity. Our capability offers clients: End-to-end social and creator campaign management from strategy to reporting Access to a diverse and vetted creator network Advanced data and performance analytics Global reach with local market expertise Whether clients are launching a product, shifting perception, or scaling brand love, INFLUENCE® by WPP Media is built to deliver results—authentically, creatively, and at scale. Welcome to the future of INFLUENCE®. Let’s create something extraordinary. Role Summary and Impact The Social Executive role is ideal for a rising social talent with a strong foundation in content creation and channel management, who is now ready to step up into a more strategic, client-facing role. You’ll be well versed in producing and editing video (Reels and TikTok’s created in-platform) and photo content (designed using Canva and/or original content shot on phone) for social platforms. This will be an opportunity to apply your creative thinking to world-leading brands, while learning the ropes within one of Australia’s leading agencies. Crucially, you'll be just as comfortable crafting social copy and understand the power of simple captions, whether writing from scratch or using AI tools to your advantage. Sitting between the Social Coordinator and Social Manager, you'll support and lead aspects of organic social media delivery across content, community, reporting, and insights, while beginning to take ownership of campaign delivery and selected client communication. You'll work across a dynamic portfolio including retail, entertainment, and automotive brands, as part of an agile, award-winning social and influencer team. You’ll collaborate closely with Managers and Directors to bring content calendars to life, lead community engagement, contribute to creative ideation, assist in reporting and support influencer partnerships — while gradually developing strategic thinking and platform expertise. Skills and Experience: The ideal Social Media Executive is creative, collaborative and organised — with hands-on content skills and an eye for what works on social. You're ready to contribute more strategically, grow client-facing confidence, and build experience managing multiple social projects. Required: 1–2 years’ experience in a social media role (agency or brand-side) Strong experience creating social content: copywriting, video editing, Canva/Adobe etc. Comfortable with platform-native tools (Instagram/TikTok editing, Meta Business Suite) Familiar with scheduling tools (Later, Sprout, Hootsuite, Meltwater, etc.) Familiar with social listening tools such as Brandwatch, Sprout, Meltwater and Brand24 Confident writing for different tones of voice and audiences Experience in community management across TikTok and Meta Good working knowledge of reporting and data interpretation Passion for social media trends, creators and storytelling Desirable: Some experience in client communication or content approvals Exposure to influencer marketing campaigns or talent outreach Understanding of how paid and organic social work together Knowledge of industries like retail, entertainment or automotive Experience using AI tools to enhance workflows Familiarity with platform insights tools or social listening dashboards Life at WPP Media & Benefits Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. #LI-Promoted Please read our Privacy Notice for more information on how we process the information you provide.

Responsibilities

The Social Executive will support and lead aspects of organic social media delivery across content, community, reporting, and insights. This role involves collaborating with Managers and Directors to bring content calendars to life and assist in reporting and influencer partnerships.