Social & Innovation Account Director | Melbourne-VIC
19-Mar-2026
OMG/1908835A
Melbourne-VIC
| Category: | Digital - Social Media Director |
| Position Type: | Full Time Permanent |
| Business Unit: | Omnicom Media |
| Hiring Manager: | Emma Ray |
| Kissflow ID: | SAP-03937 |
| Cost Centre: | COME01-CON-MEL-RAY |
| Attachments: | No File Attached |
| Application Close Date: | 15-Apr-2026 |
Job Description
Social & Innovation Account Director
- Full Time Permanent
- Melbourne, CBD
- Reporting into Director of Social & Innovation
About the Role
A brand new role to the OMD Create and PHD Drum team - a Social and Innovation Account Director.
This role is responsible for creator marketing, community moderation, owned content strategies and all facets of creativity in social.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead strategic interpretation of briefs and deliver innovative, social-first campaign solutions grounded in audience insight and platform trends
- Oversee end-to-end campaign delivery from ideation through execution, optimisation and post-campaign reporting
- Act as a trusted senior advisor to clients, building strong relationships and confidently presenting strategic and creative recommendations
- Drive collaboration across internal teams, media partners and talent to unlock integrated, best-in-class solutions
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and to a consistently high standard while maintaining strong client satisfaction
- Identify and support new business and revenue opportunities, contributing to pitches, brainstorms and commercially sound scopes of work
- Lead, mentor and develop team members through coaching, feedback and day-to-day leadership
- Contribute to thought leadership, award submissions and initiatives that strengthen industry reputation and innovation profile
What We're Looking For
- 5–8 years' experience in social, influencers, branded content or integrated media
- A strategic thinker with strong creative instincts and a passion for innovation
- Proven experience managing campaigns from concept through to delivery
- Confident communicator and presenter comfortable engaging senior stakeholders
- Commercially minded with experience managing scopes and identifying growth opportunities
- A collaborative leader who enjoys mentoring and developing others
- Curious, emotionally intelligent and solutions-focused
- Someone who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments
Why Join OM Content?
- Work within one of OM's most creative and forward-thinking teams
- Collaborate with leading Australian brands and high-profile campaigns
- Shape the evolution of social and innovation within a major media agency
- Access ongoing training, certifications and career development opportunities
- Be part of a culture that values creativity, inclusivity and growth
Ready to Apply?
If you're passionate about social innovation, creative problem solving and leading teams to deliver outstanding work, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation about joining.