Who we are

Present Company translates insights in order to design new businesses, products, brands and experiences. We do this for clients, partners and across projects we are incubating or developing ourselves.

We value team members that are comfortable with ambiguity and exploration, and who offer provocations to set better contexts to find the brief and shape the thinking for our broader teams.

We are pragmatic, of little ceremony and focussed on creating unforeseen value. We rarely pitch and constantly find ourselves around the ‘frontier’, both in terms of industries and projects. Our relationships with clients are immersive, long term and based on creating business value and growth.

About the role

We’re looking for a Social & Content Manager with 3+ years’ experience to join our Surry Hills team. You’ll be a social native with solid creative skills, proven experience generating ideas, and a solid understanding of strategy. You won’t just follow trends - you’ll help create them, shape content directions, and ensure creative work supports brand and business goals.

Alongside hands-on video editing experience, you’ll bring practical insight into audience behaviour, platform trends, and cultural context to guide your work.

This role requires someone who can work independently, collaborate well with the team, and approach briefs with a solution-focused mindset. You’ll have the opportunity to create engaging, social-first content for leading brands, contributing original ideas to every project.

Experience working with influencers or creator-led campaigns is highly desirable.

Below is a summary of the work you’ll be doing. In the interview round, we’ll go through this in more detail:

Content Creation & Production

Concept, and edit engaging video content optimised for TikTok, Instagram Reels,



YouTube Shorts and other social platforms. You'll be hands-on with managing shoots and post production editing tools like CapCut, Adobe Premiere, or similar programmes, creating everything from trending format adaptations to original brand storytelling. You'll have a keen eye for pacing, transitions, text overlays, and sound design that drives engagement and aligns with platform trends and best practices.

Creative Planning & Strategy

Develop content calendars that blend platform trends, brand objectives and audience insights. You'll stay ahead of the cultural conversation, identifying emerging formats, sounds and creative opportunities before they hit mainstream.

Strategy & Analytics

Create and interpret social media strategy - integrating platform algorithms, creative trends, audience behavior and performance data into your content planning and execution.

Reporting

Analyse performance data, engagement metrics and content insights to develop monthly reports and inform future creative decisions. You'll understand what makes content perform and iterate accordingly.

Influencer & Creator Campaigns

Lead campaign concepting, talent sourcing, creative briefing and content delivery. You'll work with creators and influencers to develop authentic, on-brand content that resonates with their audiences.

Community Management

Foster community building through engaging content and respond to audience interactions in an authentic,



brand-appropriate voice that encourages ongoing engagement.

Client Communication

Attend WIPs and spend time with our clients directly to present creative concepts, showcase content in development, and provide project updates with a clear understanding of platform performance and creative rationale.

Paid Media

Paid media experience across social platforms is a bonus.

What we’re looking for

- 3+ years’ experience creating content for TikTok, Instagram, and other social platforms
- Demonstrated creative ideation experience (not just execution)
- Proven proficiency in video editing software (CapCut, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or similar)
- Strong strategic thinking with the ability to connect content to brand and business objectives
- Deep understanding of platform-specific formats, trends and best practices
- Experience with content planning, shooting and post-production workflows
- Data-driven approach to content optimisation and performance analysis
- Experience working with influencers or creator campaigns
- Excellent communication skills and ability to present creative work to clients

Interest areas

We’d love candidates who have a genuine interest in one or more of the following categories:

- Sport
- Food & Beverage
- Retail
- Music
- Gaming

Cultural curiosity and an active interest in what’s shaping these industries is a strong advantage.

Salary range

Provided on request, contingent on experience.

To apply

Please submit your resume. To fast-track your application please include a portfolio showcasing your social media content creation work, including examples of videos you’ve edited, ideas you’ve concepted / campaigns you’ve executed.

Further information

Please contact us at [email protected]

📌 Social & Content Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Present
📍 Sydney