Junior Account Manager

Ever dreamt of turning your social media savvy into legendary campaigns that get talked about?We're searching for a social media extraordinaire ready to unleash their artistic freedom and craft campaigns that turn heads and spark conversations. Sound like your kind of adventure?If your answer was a resounding 'YES!', read on because we have an exciting opportunity for you! We're looking for a Junior Social Media Account Manager who would love to work…from anywhere in the world (yep, you can even work from home)flex-time to fit your parenting/gym/social (or whatever) schedulewith exciting FMCG, Hospitality & Lifestyle brands that align with youin a flexible environment built on mutual respect and accountabilitywith people who love dogs.About UsWe are all weird.We work as a team.We are accountable.We are a Melbourne-based social media agency, founded on the principles of 'fewer clients, more results'. We only work with brands we love so that we can deliver the best results.To be the most creative content-led social media agency. For that reason, we do our best to pair passionate professionals with brands they love. We pride ourselves on an environment that's based on mutual respect, accountability and passion. We eagerly seek diversity of background and skillset and are focused on the alignment of attitude and energy. We're a flexible working agency so you can work hours and locations that suit you. But just to be clear, "flexible" isn't code for working all hours of the day and night. We've heard the stories about other agencies and we say no to long days that sap your creativity.We value ideas, passion, and enthusiasm. Our people come from a range of backgrounds: big-shot ad agencies, crisis management, site-specific theatre, and photography, one of them wrote an honours thesis on #foodstagram, and another one is famous in Germany. You get the picture.5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD BE OUR NEXT JUNIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER:1. You get to love what you doOur agency was built on the philosophy of 'loving what you do'. Because how else are you going to create awesome work?As our Junior Social Media Account Manager, you'll be assigned work that genuinely interests and excites you. Our agency is very creative so you have free reign to come up with strategic ideas for the clients you work on and make them happen! We're open to any suggestions about your processes and/or workload so you can create your dream job.2. You get to work with an optimistic team that values you and your workEight Clients is made up of an outstanding collection of weirdos who make it a point to find the bright spots. Humans aren't wired to focus on the positive, but we've trained ourselves to go against the grain. After years of being an agency, we found that it's always productive to focus on what is working well and do more of that.We channel this positive mindset into celebrating your every win, however small it may be.3. You can work remotely and own your hoursPlan on working from a beachside villa in Bali? Awesome. That's 100% possible with our remote working policy. We love for our employees to live amazing lives and want you to feel free to work from anywhere.We're also super flexible with time. All we care about is that you're happy and the clients are happy. As long as you get your work done on time and to a high standard, we don't care about where you're working or what hours you're working.As a Junior Account Manager, your role is somewhat client-facing so if you are in a different time zone you will need to skew your work hours towards your clients so you are available when they are.4. There's tons of opportunity for growthOne of the perks of working for a small but rapidly expanding team is the opportunities for growth and promotion. As we scale our business, we'll need to fill higher positions- and you can bet we'll be looking at you.We also offer extensive Instagram and Facebook ads training courses, to which you will have full access to grow your client's accounts. If you want to take a course on something innovative and new within the digital space, let us know! We're all ears.5. You get to prioritise your mental healthWe take your well-being seriously here. We acknowledge that you aren't a machine that's meant to be smashing at a desk for 8 hours straight.That's why we offer unlimited mental health days; we think that in the same way that it's okay to call in sick, you should be able to call in sad (or whatever). So you'll be free to take that mental health break if you need to! No questions asked here.Here's what you'll need to do:Strategic Social Media Planning: Understand client business objectives to develop and implement social media strategies for both current and prospective clients.Social Media Campaign Management: Coordinate, execute, and manage social media marketing campaigns (both organic and paid) across platforms, making sure all activities are delivered on time.Team Coordination: Effectively provide clear and detailed briefs for content creation, copywriting, and support to ensure quality campaigns.Content Creation and Management: Ideate and produce engaging, creative content for clients' social media feeds, ensuring all content is on-brand and adheres to platform-specific guidelines and best practices.Reporting and Analytics: Take ownership of client reporting processes, generating insightful, client-facing reports that clearly articulate campaign performance and its alignment with business goals. Familiarity with data analytics tools is a plus.Briefing and Campaign Development: Fully grasp client needs to write detailed briefs/proposals and craft campaigns that meet those requirements, ensuring strategic alignment and creativity in execution.Budget and Performance Optimisation: Manage social media campaigns within set budgets, optimising for key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure the maximum return on investment.Growth Opportunities Identification: Proactively identify and pursue opportunities for client growth, confidently proposing to upsell recommendations to enhance campaign effectiveness and client satisfaction.Video Content Creation: Display comfort and proficiency in front of the camera, with the ability to film, edit, and post engaging TikTok content that resonates with target audiences and amplifies brand messages.Agency Experience is a MUSTMeta Business Suite Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Meta Business Suite, including both organic and paid aspects, showcasing the ability to manage and optimise Meta and Instagram campaigns effectively.Social Media Copywriting: Experience in crafting compelling social media copy that aligns with the brand's tone of voice and audience pillars, demonstrating creativity and an understanding of audience engagement.Analytics and Reporting Skills: An understanding of key social media performance metrics and the ability to interpret data into insightful reports for clients, aiding in strategic decision-making.Up-to-Date with Social Media Trends: Knowledge of the latest trends, developments, and updates in the social media landscape, including algorithm changes and new platform functionalities. A keen interest in exploring and testing emerging platforms.Content Creation Skills: Proficiency in creating engaging social media content, including but not limited to shortlists for photoshoots, GIFs, basic animations, and videos. Experience in briefing and collaborating with a team, involving animators, graphic designers, and photographers to produce high-quality content.Professionalism and Accountability: Possesses a can-do attitude, with a strong sense of accountability and a willingness to follow established processes and procedures.A deep appreciation for respect in all forms: respecting the creative process, valuing the perspectives of peers, and honouring the integrity of your work and the communities we engage with.Affinity for Dogs: A genuine liking for dogs, reflecting Eight Clients' company culture where dogs are very much a part of the team and office environment.Remuneration and Benefits*Our compensation package is as dynamic as you are. If you're the superstar we've been searching for, we're ready to meet your expectations and match the value you bring to our team.? We provide four weeks of paid holidays per yearEveryone gets their birthday off to celebrate with friends and familyFlexible working hours/locations$500 well-being budget annuallyIf you read through the requirements as a checklist and haven't ticked every box, please don't rule yourself out just yet. We've seen the research that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply when the checklist is all ticks and no crosses. Don't self-reject!#J-18808-Ljbffr