At Merry People we believe gumboots are one of the most practical types of footwear and our aim is to make them into an everyday footwear item GLOBALLY!Our signature boots come in a range of fun colours while also keeping your feet comfy, supported and warm.

We embrace getting outside, enjoying the messy parts of life and finding little moments that make you merry throughout your day!

Our founder started Merry People at weekend farmers markets in 2014 and over the last 12 years has self funded its growth across Australia, the US & UK. We are excited about the future, but also it is important for us to have fun and enjoy the journey along the way.

Our core values underpin our recruitment, how we work and the decisions we make. Including:

- AUTHENTICITY: We aim to be transparent in what we communicate and always look for opportunities where we can improve. We always try to do what feels right as a brand and in line with our values.
- KINDNESS: To us, kindness is treating everyone with understanding and respect, from our suppliers to our customers and everyone in between.
- ADVENTURE: We embrace trying current things, stepping outside of our comfort zones and finding different pathways.
- JOY : To make people feel merry, playful, carefree and positive when they connect with our brand.

About the role:

We're looking for a Social Media & Content Manager to own our global organic social presence across Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. This is a 12-month maternity leave contract where you’ll translate the Head of Brand Marketing's strategy into content plans for social and blog that work across AU, US and UK. You'll also manage and mentor our Creative Content Assistant.

Note on working hours - As a global business, we will need flexibility around working hours, available for early calls for US colleagues and slightly later ones for the UK team on set days of the week. This is a small part of the role,



but we want to be upfront about it from the start.

What you’ll be doing:

- End-to-end management of our organic social media channels on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok and the potential for other new social media platforms
- Based on the Marketing Strategy provided, build and own the global organic social media plans across Instagram, Facebook & TikTok, working with marketing managers in AU, US and UK, to ensure content is seasonally and locally relevant
- Manage content creation across organic social channels, from conception and filming through to editing and scheduling.
- Track performance reporting and competitor monitoring to inform content strategy.
- Work collaboratively with our Digital Content Producer to plan and brief influencer and creator partnerships for organic social channels
- Lead and support the Creative Content Assistant by setting clear direction, managing workload priorities, and actively fostering their growth and development across social and paid content channels.
- Support the paid digital team by creating and adapting organic social content for paid social advertising as required.
- End-to-end management of brand and SEO blogs

What you will bring:

- Over 5 years managing social channels for a brand (e-commerce experience a bonus)
- +2 years in blog content creation preferred
- Deep knowledge of social media platforms, trends and best practices
- Experience managing direct reports (preferred, not essential)
- Creative thinker who brings fresh, original ideas and has the initiative to see them through
- Highly collaborative and comfortable working across teams
- Agile and resilient, thrives in a fast-growing, ever-changing environment
- Proactive and solutions-focused, happy to put forward ideas and opportunities

Looking for someone who's able to start at the end of July or early August, for a handover period with our current Social Media & Content Media Manager!

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📌 Social Media & Content Manager (12-Month Contract) (Williamstown)
🏢 Merry People
📍 Williamstown