Creative Manager

About Pulse Social Media

Pulse Social Media is a social media agency rooted in Bendigo, Victoria, committed to assisting local businesses in establishing and maintaining an engaging online presence without the hassle. They specialize in managing comprehensive social media activities including strategy formulation, content creation, caption writing, scheduling, and producing short-form videos for platforms like Instagram and Facebook. The agency partners with a diverse range of clients including tradespeople, cafés, clinics, and retailers, primarily across regional Victoria and beyond, delivering tailored social media that reflects each brand’s authentic voice instead of generic templates.

Role Overview

The Creative Manager position is a part-time role based in Bendigo, offering flexibility with some remote work options. This role involves providing leadership in the creation and execution of social media campaigns and concepts, ensuring brand representation is both authentic and consistent. Key tasks include directing creative strategy, collaborating with designers and content creators, overseeing and approving visual and written content, and upholding brand integrity across all client projects. The Creative Manager is also responsible for managing project deadlines, aligning stakeholder expectations, and ensuring timely and on-budget delivery of all outputs. Collaboration is crucial as this role works closely with account management and production teams to translate business objectives into compelling social media content suitable for various platforms.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong expertise in Creative Direction and Strategy, specifically in social-first campaign development.
• Proficient Branding skills, including crafting and maintaining brand guidelines and consistent tone of voice across social channels.
• Effective Project Management capabilities to juggle multiple client assignments, schedules, and competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Graphic Design, skilled in tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva, as well as familiarity with social media format requirements.
• Experience in social media or digital marketing for small businesses or agencies is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a capacity to provide and accept constructive critique.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid setup, able to attend onsite meetings in Bendigo when necessary.
• Background in marketing, communications, design, or related disciplines, or equivalent real-world experience is preferred.