CareerPlan

AFL Social Media Manager

Victoria, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-27 → 2026-11-12
On-site

Core

Lead the day-to-day success of the AFL's social channels, shaping compelling content across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X and Snapchat to grow audiences and strengthen fandom.

Role type

Senior Social Media Manager (Sports)

Builds

Social-first content, audience growth, and fan engagement strategies for the Australian Football League

Domain

Sports media / Social media marketing

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Social media strategy, content planning and publishing, team leadership, editorial judgement, data analytics, Adobe Creative Suite, platform-native storytelling

Preferred skills

Knowledge of AFL clubs and fan culture, experience with AI tools for content delivery, ability to work in live sport environments

Technologies

TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, Snapchat, Adobe Creative Suite, AI tools

Responsibilities

Lead daily content planning, commissioning and publishing; manage and develop employees; guide creators and stakeholders; optimize content using audience insights and analytics; make timely editorial decisions during live sport events; create and edit social-first content

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with people management