Content and Social Media Manager

About ACMI

ACMI is a museum dedicated to screen culture. Its work spans films, television, videogames, and screen-based art, with experiences available at Fed Square in Naarm/Melbourne, online, and through touring programs. The museum welcomes millions of visitors each year through exhibitions, screenings, commissions, and festivals, while also running industry, education, and creative incubator initiatives that help develop the next generation of screen creatives. ACMI is a globally recognised centre that brings together people, communities, technology, and ideas to help shape the future.

About the Role

This fixed-term opportunity is for a Content and Social Media Manager who will lead the creation and delivery of organic social campaigns, while also supporting paid activity. The role is focused on expanding ACMI’s social audiences through engaging, high-quality content.

Key Focus Areas

• Plan and deliver integrated social media activity across paid and organic channels to build awareness and engagement.
• Shape content ideas that reflect the organisation’s brand, values, and tone, supported by strong writing, production, and editing skills.
• Manage online communities and handle issues management when required.
• Work across multiple platforms and tools, including Brandwatch, Meta Business Suite, Meta Ads Manager, Meta Creative Hub, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Business Manager, and Google Analytics, as well as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
• Develop and manage influencer activity, including finding creators, negotiating, contracting, and briefing both earned and paid partnerships.
• Coordinate complex social workflows such as content calendars, creative briefs, and cross-channel rollout aligned with wider organisational priorities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional marketing teams and apply an understanding of attribution, measurement, audience behaviour, platform algorithms, and market-specific creative adaptation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with influencers and creators across Australia’s arts, culture, and entertainment media landscape.
• Use reporting and analysis to turn performance data into practical insights that improve strategy and support evidence-based planning.

What ACMI Offers

• A full-time fixed-term Grade 4.1 role with a starting salary of $100,894 plus superannuation.
• A creative, committed team working in a collaborative environment in the heart of Melbourne at Federation Square, a short walk from Flinders Street station.
• Staff benefits including complimentary and discounted tickets, discounts in the shop and cafe, wellbeing activities, learning and development opportunities, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible working arrangements, including a blend of onsite and work-from-home days depending on the role.

How to Apply

Applicants should obtain the position description and submit an online application with a resume and a cover letter of no more than two pages. The cover letter should be concise and easy to follow, ideally structured with headings or short paragraphs.

Accessibility adjustments can be discussed by contacting peopleandculture@acmi.net.au or 03 8663 2200.

Important Dates

Applications close on Sunday 05 July 2026 at 11:59pm. Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 16 July 2026.

Equal Opportunity and Workplace Requirements

ACMI is a child-safe workplace and actively promotes the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children from all backgrounds. It is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that values diverse thinking and innovation. Applications are encouraged from First Nations people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, Deaf and Disabled people, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. All community members are welcome to apply.

Applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be verified during recruitment. The selected candidate must complete reference and background checks before employment, including a Working with Children Check where required and a National Police Check.

Location Context

Melbourne is referred to as Naarm, the traditional Aboriginal name for the city, representing the lands of the Kulin Nation, which includes the Wurundjeri, Boon Wurrung, Wathaurrung, and Taungurung peoples.