OSCA occupation

OSCA 221531: Content Creator (Marketing)

Creates and publishes text, photos and videos designed to promote businesses, products or services to social media and digital platforms, to grow an audience, build brand awareness and increase sales. Schedules the release of, and updates to, marketing content on these platforms. This record sits in Marketing Professionals. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 1 is attached to this occupation record.

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Role overview

Creates and publishes text, photos and videos designed to promote businesses, products or services to social media and digital platforms, to grow an audience, build brand awareness and increase sales. Schedules the release of, and updates to, marketing content on these platforms.

Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.

Occupation facts

Skill level
1
Major group
2 Professionals
Sub-major group
22 Business Professionals
Minor group
221 Business Promotion and Communications Professionals
Unit group
2215 Marketing Professionals

Tasks

  • Develops and implements digital marketing and social media strategies to increase brand awareness and searchability
  • Creates engaging, relevant and timely digital marketing and social media content to market an organisation and its activities, and drive consumer engagement
  • Monitors and analyses social media and website performance metrics to track engagement and target content
  • Manages, schedules and monitors multiple social media accounts
  • Maintains and enhances website content for external and internal audiences
  • May collaborate with social media influencers to develop content and increase brand reach

Skill level guidance

Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.

How to use this occupation page

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Compare OSCA 221531 with related occupations

Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison pointCurrent code221531 Content Creator (Marketing)221532 Digital Marketing Analyst221533 Market Research Analyst
Official role definitionCreates and publishes text, photos and videos designed to promote businesses, products or services to social media and digital platforms, to grow an audience, build brand awareness and increase sales. Schedules the release of, and updates to, marketing content on these platforms.Uses tools and techniques such as pay per click, search engine optimisation and tracking customer behaviour on websites to better understand online consumer behaviour, with the aim of improving digital marketing campaigns and ultimately increasing sales.Assists organisations to understand current and predict future consumer behaviours through the collection and analysis of data. This data is likely to be obtained through consumer surveys and interviews conducted online or in-store.
Skill levelSkill Level 1Skill Level 1Skill Level 1
Key tasks
  • Develops and implements digital marketing and social media strategies to increase brand awareness and searchability
  • Creates engaging, relevant and timely digital marketing and social media content to market an organisation and its activities, and drive consumer engagement
  • Monitors and analyses social media and website performance metrics to track engagement and target content
  • Manages, schedules and monitors multiple social media accounts
  • Discovers and disseminates customer insights, and guides strategic and tactical initiatives, customer identification, addressability and segmentation
  • Applies statistical modelling methods to determine the potential impact of pricing strategies on profitability
  • Monitors performance of initiatives, providing regular reporting and insights as required
  • Analyses data from digital marketing campaigns and platforms
  • Collects and analyses data regarding consumer patterns and preferences
  • Interprets and predicts consumer trends
  • Researches potential demand and market characteristics for new goods and services
  • Contributes to the preparation and execution of marketing objectives, policies and programs
Alternative titles
  • Digital Content Producer (Marketing)
  • Digital Marketing Specialist
  • Social Media Specialist (Marketing)
Not statedNot stated

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

Compliance risk score

4 of 4 factors passing

10 / 10
Verified official source
- ABS OSCA occupation record present
Previous edition migration
- OSCA to ANZSCO correspondence attached
Complete hierarchy
- Major, sub-major, minor and unit group links are present
Legacy crosswalk
- Legacy ANZSCO correspondence attached

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Frequently asked questions

What does OSCA 221531 do?

Content Creator (Marketing) is the current ABS occupation record used to describe a specific occupation. It sits in the OSCA hierarchy and carries skill-level context plus related titles and tasks.

How should I read the skill level?

The skill level tells you the educational or training depth that the ABS associates with the occupation. It is a classification signal, not a salary band or a qualification checklist on its own.

Why is industry context shown on an occupation page?

Industry context helps when the title is common or ambiguous. It shows where the occupation is typically employed so you can compare it with the right ANZSIC family.

Source and trust

Official source
ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed
2026-04-17

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