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Hire a Social Media Manager

$11 to $15 per Hour AUD

Social Media Managers enhance digital profiles, plan and schedule content, track performance metrics and keep social channels active and consistent.Australian businesses have used Outsourcing Angel to build social media support that maintains brand visibility without the founder having to drive it.

Rates are in AUD and vary based on role scope and experience level. A fixed management fee applies separately.

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Build a social presence that drives real results with a skilled Social Media Manager

Social media is your direct line to your audience, your brand voice and a key driver of sales.

Without consistency and a clear strategy, it becomes a time-consuming task with little return.

Social Media Managers placed through Outsourcing Angel specialise in content planning and creation, community engagement, performance tracking and trend research.

Every candidate is carefully screened and supported to ensure they contribute substantially to operations, saving businesses up to 70% on costs compared to hiring locally.

How an Offshore Social Media Manager Turns Your Business Into a Consistent Brand Asset

Social Media Management

  • Set-up social media profiles

  • Write social media captions
  • Manage social media schedule
  • Schedule content using a scheduler
  • Source and curate content
  • Moderate and respond to comments and reviews
  • Digital marketing reports
  • Set-up and manage ads (content provided by you)
  • Influencer outreach
  • Competitor research
  • Update Social Media Groups
  • Online directory submissions
  • Manage inbox and response rate
  • Social media engagement (liking, commenting, following)

LinkedIn Management

  • Send outreach messages to leads
  • Manage and send connection requests

  • LinkedIn profile updates
  • Engage in LinkedIn Groups (liking, commenting)
  • Send recommendation requests
  • Send messages to requests with no notes
  • Filter LinkedIn Mail and archive messages
  • Adding people from LinkedIn into CRM
  • Engage with 2nd and 3rd connections
  • Gather leads for Sales Navigator
  • Create templates/scripts for outreach

Facebook Management

  • Pin posts to top of feed
  • Update and moderate Facebook Groups

  • Find and join Facebook communities
  • Create and update Facebook Events
  • Set-up Messenger auto responses
  • Design posts, carousels and stories using Canva
  • Create, edit and upload Stories
  • Facebook engagement (commenting, sharing)
  • Install Facebook Pixel
  • Update Facebook profile information
  • Design and update Facebook banner

YouTube Management

  • Moderate and respond to YouTube comments
  • Manage YouTube assets (e.g RAW videos, b-rolls, scripts)

  • Research content for video scripts
  • Collect stock footage for b-roll
  • Source and edit stock video and audio
  • Edit video and send for approval
  • Schedule unlisted videos to go live
  • YouTube keywords research
  • Add: description, links, keywords, tags
  • Add: YouTube cards and end screen
  • Design video thumbnail using Canva
  • Order video transcription from Rev.com
  • Add transcription to YouTube video as captions
  • Add video link to pingler and pingomatic
  • Schedule video promotion across other platforms

Instagram Management

  • Manage Partnership requests
  • Create and share Instagram stories

  • Create Story Highlights
  • Add cover images for reels and videos
  • Create and manage IGTVs
  • Create and manage Instagram ‘Guide’ tab
  • Update Instagram buttons
  • Update Instagram bio
  • Set-up business profile
  • Set-up and manage Instagram shop
  • Tag products in Instagram posts
  • Create and upload Instagram Reels
  • Instagram hashtag research
  • Instagram engagement (like, comment, follow)
  • Add location tags

Social Media Management

  • Set-up social media profiles

  • Write social media captions
  • Manage social media schedule
  • Schedule content using a scheduler
  • Source and curate content
  • Moderate and respond to comments and reviews
  • Digital marketing reports
  • Set-up and manage ads (content provided by you)
  • Influencer outreach
  • Competitor research
  • Update Social Media Groups
  • Online directory submissions
  • Manage inbox and response rate
  • Social media engagement (liking, commenting, following)

LinkedIn Management

  • Send outreach messages to leads
  • Manage and send connection requests

  • LinkedIn profile updates
  • Engage in LinkedIn Groups (liking, commenting)
  • Send recommendation requests
  • Send messages to requests with no notes
  • Filter LinkedIn Mail and archive messages
  • Adding people from LinkedIn into CRM
  • Engage with 2nd and 3rd connections
  • Gather leads for Sales Navigator
  • Create templates/scripts for outreach

Facebook Management

  • Pin posts to top of feed
  • Update and moderate Facebook Groups

  • Find and join Facebook communities
  • Create and update Facebook Events
  • Set-up Messenger auto responses
  • Design posts, carousels and stories using Canva
  • Create, edit and upload Stories
  • Facebook engagement (commenting, sharing)
  • Install Facebook Pixel
  • Update Facebook profile information
  • Design and update Facebook banner

YouTube Management

  • Moderate and respond to YouTube comments
  • Manage YouTube assets (e.g RAW videos, b-rolls, scripts)

  • Research content for video scripts
  • Collect stock footage for b-roll
  • Source and edit stock video and audio
  • Edit video and send for approval
  • Schedule unlisted videos to go live
  • YouTube keywords research
  • Add: description, links, keywords, tags
  • Add: YouTube cards and end screen
  • Design video thumbnail using Canva
  • Order video transcription from Rev.com
  • Add transcription to YouTube video as captions
  • Schedule video promotion across other platforms
  • Add video link to pingler and pingomatic

Instagram Management

  • Manage Partnership requests
  • Create and share Instagram stories

  • Create Story Highlights
  • Add cover images for reels and videos
  • Create and manage IGTVs
  • Create and manage Instagram ‘Guide’ tab
  • Update Instagram buttons
  • Update Instagram bio
  • Set-up business profile
  • Set-up and manage Instagram shop
  • Tag products in Instagram posts
  • Create and upload Instagram Reels
  • Instagram hashtag research
  • Instagram engagement (like, comment, follow)
  • Add location tags

Meet available Social Media Managers who can fuel Modern AI Search Visibility placed through Outsourcing Angel

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Maria

  • 9 or more years experience as a YouTube content creator
  • 2 or more years experience as Social Media Manager and TikTok Strategist
  • Strong proficiency in video editing and content planning
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Ross

  • 3 or more years experience in digital marketing
  • Skilled at managing ads on Meta, Google Ads, Google Analytics and TikTok
  • Primary point of contact for influencer and brand partnerships
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Jenny

  • 5 or more years experience in social media management
  • Launched and scaled brands to over PHP 80,000 in monthly sales
  • Proficient in graphic design and video editing

Why Social Media Managers Take Work Off Your Plate

  • Structure before hiring

    Most outsourcing providers skip straight to recruitment. The 5D Freedom Staffing System starts by identifying where social media execution still depends on you, then structures the role before anyone is hired. This means the Social Media Manager is set up to deliver consistent visibility and engagement, not more unfinished content and last-minute posting.

  • Built to work from day one

    A Social Media Manager performs well when the role has clear content responsibilities, defined brand messaging direction and approval rhythms built into the workflow from the start. The onboarding and integration process establishes these systems so content planning, scheduling, community engagement and campaign execution do not flow back to you.

  • Support that scales with your business

    As a business grows, content needs and audience engagement requirements evolve across platforms. The role is continuously optimised over time so the Social Media Manager can take on more responsibility, maintain consistency across channels and keep the brand visible without increasing founder involvement.

Client Happiness Guarantee

More than just VA placement.

Aside from placement, we support the onboarding and integration of your virtual assistant throughout the first 90 days.

And if your outsourced talent genuinely isn’t the right fit, we’ll find a replacement at zero additional cost, plus give you 1 week of free service to support the transition.

As your VA becomes more independent, our team remains available through ongoing check-ins and guidance to help keep things on track.

Trusted by 2,000+ businesses across Australia and beyond

The 5D Freedom Staffing System

Most outsourcing models skip straight to hiring. The Outsourcing Angel 5D Freedom Staffing System connects social media execution requirements to the right role structure before any hiring takes place, so the Social Media Manager is effective from day one.

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Design

Mapping your time, content bottlenecks, your not-to-do list and areas of social media execution to delegate for the most ROI

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Define

Turning identified tasks into clear content ownership, posting schedules, KPIs and communication and approval rhythms

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Discover

Sourcing and shortlisting experienced Social Media Managers who match your brand voice, platform requirements and content goals

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Deploy

Guided onboarding to set up content workflows, approval systems and accountability, all payment and HR-related support included

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Develop

Optimising performance to expand the Social Media Manager’s responsibilities across platforms, campaigns and content formats as the business grows

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I hire a dedicated social media manager?

A dedicated Social Media Manager keeps your brand visible, relevant and consistent across digital platforms without the cost and overhead of a local hire.

From content creation and scheduling to comment management, analytics tracking and trend research, they handle the day-to-day tasks that keep a brand active online.

Social Media Managers placed through Outsourcing Angel are experienced across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and TikTok, and understand how to build brand awareness, grow audiences and support sales goals, at up to 70% less than local hiring costs.

How does working with a Social Media Manager through Outsourcing Angel work?

Social Media Managers work remotely, so all communication is handled digitally. Once placed, the manager is guided through company protocols and the onboarding process before beginning work. Content workflows, approval rhythms and performance accountability are established through the 5D Freedom Staffing System.

How much does it cost to hire a Social Media Manager through Outsourcing Angel?

Social Media Managers placed through Outsourcing Angel start from $11 to $15 per hour AUD, saving businesses up to 70% compared to local hiring costs. Recruitment, background checks, payment and ongoing support are all managed by Outsourcing Angel. A fixed management fee applies separately. There are no hidden overheads or logistics to manage independently.

How is Outsourcing Angel different from other outsourcing providers?

Most outsourcing providers focus on filling a role quickly. Outsourcing Angel focuses on making sure the role works in your business long-term.

The 5D Freedom Staffing System identifies what social media tasks should come off your plate, structures the role before hiring, integrates the manager into existing workflows and continues to improve performance over time.

Both the business and the Social Media Manager receive ongoing support after placement, so the role evolves as the business grows.

Do I pay taxes if I hire a Social Media Manager through Outsourcing Angel?

No. There are no tax implications for businesses hiring a Social Media Manager through Outsourcing Angel. The Social Media Manager is responsible for meeting their own tax obligations.

Get a custom plan for your business

In a Freedom Audit, you will receive a custom plan for your business including:

  • a clear breakdown of what is slowing your business down
  • a delegation snapshot showing what can come off your plate first
  • a recommended role and support structure
  • a practical view of what the first 30 days could look like