Social Media Manager

Manly Theatre Group | Northern Beaches, Sydney | Volunteer (Flexible Hours)

Manly Theatre Group is a passionate, community-led theatre company bringing live performances to audiences across the Northern Beaches. Run by dedicated volunteers, we produce a diverse program of plays each year and pride ourselves on creativity, collaboration, and community spirit.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a creative and enthusiastic Volunteer Social Media Manager to help bring our productions to life online.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build experience in social media, marketing, or the arts, while being part of a vibrant local theatre community.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Creating and scheduling content across Instagram and Facebook, TikTok and YouTube
• Capturing and sharing behind-the-scenes moments (rehearsals, cast, production build)
• Promoting upcoming shows, auditions, and events
• Helping tell the story of each production through engaging posts and short-form video
• Growing our audience and improving engagement across channels
• Collaborating with directors, cast, and committee members
• Supporting ticket sales through creative online promotion

About You

• Passionate about theatre, storytelling, or the arts
• Active on social media and understand what drives engagement
• Comfortable creating content using your phone (photos, reels, stories)
• Organised and able to manage a simple content calendar
• Reliable and able to commit time consistently across a show cycle
• A positive, collaborative team player

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience managing social media for a live performance organisation
• Real content for your portfolio (great for students or early-career marketers)
• Opportunities to attend rehearsals, productions, and events
• The chance to be part of a welcoming and creative community
• A tangible impact on audience growth and show success

Time Commitment

• Flexible hours, with slightly increased involvement in the lead-up to productions(a few hours per week on average)
• Some on-site attendance (Manly) for content capture during rehearsals or performances

How to Get Involved

If you’d love to combine your interest in social media and the arts, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send:

• Your CV to ***email_hidden***
• A brief note about why you’re interested
• Links or examples of any social media content you’ve created (if available)

**Please note this is a non-paid volunteer position