Job description
This isn't a role for someone who wants to manage a content calendar from the sidelines. It's for someone who wants to be inside the work - creating, connecting, and building something they're genuinely proud of.
Temple of the Sun is a Byron Bay-founded fine jewellery brand with a growing global community, a stunning Sydney flagship, and a creative team that cares deeply about every detail. We're looking for a Social Media Manager who brings the same energy.
The Role
Based in Sydney, you'll own the social presence of Temple of the Sun across all channels - Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Facebook, and whatever comes next. You'll work closely with our Sydney store team to bring the brand to life through events, collaborations, and in-store content that feels real because it is. You'll brief and collaborate with our Creative Director and team in Byron Bay, and day-to-day you'll be part of a tight Sydney-based group that includes our Head of Digital, CRM Specialist, and UX lead.
You understand how each platform works - not just what to post, but why certain content earns attention, how algorithms reward genuine engagement, and what it actually takes to move the needle. You think like a brand and act like a publisher. You have a PR mindset about everything you put into the world on Temple's behalf.
What You'll Do
Platform Strategy & Engagement
- Own the social strategy across all channels - always asking not just what to post, but why it will resonate and how to optimise for each platform's engagement mechanics.
- Stay ahead of algorithm shifts, format changes, and cultural moments that create opportunity for the brand.
- Monitor performance closely and use data to continually sharpen your approach - cadence, format, timing, tone.
- Build the kind of engaged, loyal community that reflects everything Temple of the Sun stands for.
Content Creation & Collaboration
- Create content yourself - in-store with our Sydney team, at events, and in the field - as well as brief and coordinate with the Creative team in Byron Bay.
- Write social copy and captions that are sharp, on-brand, and earn engagement rather than just existing.
- Work with the Creative Director on campaigns, launches, and brand moments to ensure social always reflects the broader creative vision.
- Manage the content calendar, shoot coordination, and publishing - ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
Events, Collaborations & Influencer Programme
- Partner with the Sydney store to create activations, in-store events, and collaborative moments that generate real social content and community energy.
- Own the influencer programme from end to end - identifying the right voices, briefing them well, and maintaining authentic, lasting relationships.
- Lead brand collaborations from outreach to completion, managing timelines and content output with professionalism and warmth.
- Develop a geo-targeted influencer strategy that supports Temple's wholesale and retail markets.
Reporting & AI-Assisted Workflows
- Track and report on KPIs across all platforms - translating data into clear, actionable recommendations for the wider team.
- Use AI tools effectively to optimise your workflow, generate ideas, brief content, and keep everything moving efficiently.
- Manage the influencer and partnership budget with accuracy and transparency.
Who You Are
- You have proven experience managing social platforms professionally - ideally in fashion, jewellery, or lifestyle - and a portfolio that demonstrates real results.
- You understand engagement deeply: what drives it on each platform, why some content earns a community and some doesn't, and how to adapt your approach accordingly.
- You're a content creator as well as a strategist - comfortable getting in front of (or behind) the camera with the store team.
- You have a PR mindset: you think about how every post, every partnership, and every caption contributes to the brand's reputation and reach.
- You can work confidently with a Creative Director - taking direction, contributing ideas, and knowing the difference between the two.
- You love the work. You love fashion, jewellery, and the kind of brands that mean something to people.
- You're genuinely excited about what AI can do for social - and you're already using it to work smarter.
- You're organised, proactive, and calm under pressure - you meet deadlines and communicate clearly when things shift.
- You thrive with agency. You don't need to be micromanaged. You take ownership and run.
The Team You're Joining
You'll be working alongside talented, self-motivated people who care about what they do. In Sydney: our Head of Digital & E-Commerce, CRM Specialist & UX lead, and the store team at our flagship in Byron Bay: our Creative Director and the wider creative team.
This is a team that pushes each other and backs each other. We're excited about where the brand is heading - and we want you to be part of building it.
Working Arrangement
The position is remote but will require you to meet regularly with the Sydney Marketing team and also travel to the Byron Bay Bead office at times.
What We Offer
- Real agency in your work - you'll own your channel and your outcomes.
- A genuinely creative environment where your ideas will be heard and your skills valued.
- The chance to grow with a brand that's going somewhere.
- A collaborative, passionate team that brings their whole selves to work.
- Generous jewellery discounts across our full collection.
- Competitive salary package.
How to Apply
Send your resume, examples of social accounts or influencer programmes you've managed, and a short cover letter telling us why Temple of the Sun resonates with you to Kendall@templeofthesun.com.au
Tell us about a community you've built, a partnership you're proud of, or a moment where you really moved the needle. We want to know what you care about - not just what you've done.
Please also answer the following questions in your cover letter:
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years' experience do you have as a Social Media Manager?
- How many years' experience do you have in social media marketing?
- What's your expected annual base salary?
- Are you experienced with copy writing and content creation?
- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
- How many years' experience do you have as a Social Media Content Creator?
Temple of the Sun is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, and people living with disabilities.
Let’s create something beautiful together.
