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Social Media Manager

Take social media and content creation tasks off your to-do list

Offshore Staffing

What Is an Offshore Social Media Manager?

An offshore social media manager is a full-time remote professional who takes ownership of your business's social media presence. They plan, create, schedule, and manage content across platforms while engaging your audience — working exclusively for your brand from a professional Philippines office.

Most business owners know social media matters. The problem is finding the time to do it consistently, creatively, and strategically while running everything else. WorkMate Pro helps you hire a dedicated offshore social media manager who takes full ownership of your online presence.

Social Media Manager

What They Do

Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Developing and managing a monthly content calendar
  • Writing captions, copy, and social media posts
  • Creating graphics, images, and short-form video content
  • Scheduling and publishing posts across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok
  • Monitoring comments, messages, and mentions
  • Tracking engagement metrics and preparing performance reports
  • Researching industry trends and competitor activity
  • Managing paid social media advertising campaigns
  • Growing followers and engagement through organic strategies
  • Repurposing existing content into social formats
  • Maintaining consistent brand voice and visual identity

Best Fit

Is This Right For You?

  • Business owners who know they need social media but don't have time for it
  • Small marketing teams that need dedicated social media ownership
  • Retail or e-commerce businesses needing regular product and promotional content
  • Professional services firms wanting a credible LinkedIn and social presence
  • Hospitality and lifestyle brands needing visually strong, on-brand content

The Numbers

What Does It Cost?

Hiring locally in Australia costs significantly more — and that's before recruitment fees and office overheads.

Hiring Locally (AUS)

$60,000–$80,000 per year

Plus super, recruitment fees & overheads

With WorkMate Pro

Save 50%–70%

All-inclusive monthly cost, no hidden fees

How It Works

Our 5-Step Process

From your first call to your first day with a new team member — we handle the heavy lifting.

1

Book a Free Strategy Call

We understand your business, the role you need, and your goals in a 30-minute no-obligation conversation.

2

We Recruit & Shortlist

Our recruitment team identifies candidates with the right skills and experience, presenting you with a curated shortlist.

3

You Interview & Decide

Meet shortlisted candidates, review their work, and choose your hire. We coordinate interviews and support your selection.

4

We Onboard & Set Up

We handle employment contracts, payroll setup, and office onboarding. Your new team member starts ready to work.

5

You Manage the Work

From day one, your offshore team member works within your business using your preferred communication tools.

FAQs

Common Questions

Can an offshore social media manager create graphics and visual content?

Many candidates have design skills and can create graphics using Canva, Adobe Express, or similar platforms. For advanced graphic design, we can pair your social media manager with a dedicated offshore graphic designer.

Will the content sound authentic to my brand?

Yes — with proper onboarding. Providing clear briefs on brand voice, audience, and tone allows your social media manager to develop strong brand feel within weeks, requiring minimal ongoing direction.

Can they manage paid social media advertising?

Many candidates have experience managing Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn paid campaigns. Paid social priorities are factored into recruitment briefs.

What platforms can they work across?

Candidates are experienced across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, and Google Business Profile. Platform requirements are confirmed during your strategy call.

Ready to Build Your Offshore Team?

Book a free, no-obligation strategy call with our WA-based team. We'll walk you through how offshore hiring works and help you find the right fit for your business.

Or download our Employer VA Checklist to get started.