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Client Executive - Social Media


Company : Bastion


Location : Melbourne, Australia


Created : 2025-07-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Bastion is an independent agency that exists to put brands, organizations and people in a position of strength. Our integrated model sees brand, digital, social, influencer, experiential and research experts sitting side by side, working together on major brands to solve their marketing challenges.The RoleWe are looking for a Social Media Executive to support the social media team, delivering social solutions, content and community management for our clients.Level of experienceWe are looking for someone who has either some Internship or other entry level experience, underpinned by a degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or PR.Key Responsibilities:Social MediaDelivers quality social media activity across a range of clients.Passionate about social media, understands the role of social in communications and how it can benefit a client, particularly understanding the role of social/digital on each accountCreates social content calendars for clients and campaigns including creative and reportingCan interpret more complex materials into social copy and understands key messaging and can pull it through compelling social copyAssists with researching influencers according to a client brief and assessing their suitabilityProvides daily community management without prompting, posting standard responses and proactively providing suggestions for irregular enquiriesUnderstands what makes compelling social media contentPublishes approved content accurately and according to the content scheduleProposes content ideas according to consumer and industry trendsUnderstands the principles of paid social and is consistently applying accuracy and diligence.Can create and run paid social media campaigns with support and direction.Contributes to social media strategy through the provision of social insights and analysis of dataUnderstands what each client campaign objective is and proactively proposes recommendations on activity that will get resultsUnderstands clients industries and monitors social to ensure social approaches are relevantUnderstands what success looks like on each client and proactively takes the lead on client by owning implementation, displaying initiative without having to be provided a to-do action list at all timesOwns timelines and their deliveryHas strong time management skills and delivers work to deadline every time, flagging in advance when deadlines are unclear or unlikely to be met (a rarity)Monitors success factors and flags when results arent coming or KPIs wont be met, problem solving with the team lead to drive a solutionManages and reconciles budgets with limited errors and zero overspendManages supplier relationships well, including briefings and quotesIdentifies better and more efficient ways of doing your job and better processes that benefit the entire teamEscalate client issues quickly for effective resolution by the client leadLeads reporting and the production of reports that are accurate and include valuable insightsSkillsSocial media knowledgeStrong project management, organisational skills and attention to detailExcellent interpersonal communication skillsHighly deadline oriented and able to self-manage and set priorities effectivelyAbility to work quickly and can see ideas from ideation to deliveryWhat We OfferA supportive culture focused on collaboration and personal growthA truly integrated agency network that includes research, data, insights, creative, digital, experiential, reputation management, content production, performance, earned media, etc.The opportunity to work on fully integrated campaigns that expand your experience in the marketing and communications landscapeRobust G&D program training throughout the yearHappy Days and Birthday LeaveCulture Club: a calendar of events that connects our team in creative and fun waysCSR leaveSeniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionAdvertising and MarketingIndustriesAdvertising ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Bastion by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Client Executive roles.Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 days agoEast Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoCaulfield East, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoSouthbank, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 months agoNational Account Executive ANZ - 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