Job Description

Social Media Strategist

Marketing company

Free placement
Free placement

Job ID: 617501

24 Feb 2026

Job ID: 617501

24 Feb 2026

Job Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Experience

3 to 10 years

Qualification Level

Graduate; MBA / Management Post Graduates

Job Function

Advertising / Media Planning / PR
Marketing / MR

Skillset

Social Media marketing

Preferred Jobseekers

Jobseekers from any country; Locally available candidates only apply for this job

Role Summary
We are seeking a creative and data-driven Social Media Strategist to plan, develop, and execute
effective social media strategies that strengthen brand presence, increase engagement, and drive
business growth. The role requires a balance of creativity, analytics, and strategic thinking, with a
strong understanding of the UAE digital landscape.

Key Responsibilities
 Develop and implement comprehensive social media strategies aligned with brand and
business goals.
 Manage and grow social media accounts across platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn,
Facebook, X (Twitter), TikTok, and YouTube.
 Create and manage content calendars, campaign plans, and posting schedules.
 Collaborate with designers, videographers, and content writers to produce high-quality
content.
 Monitor social media trends, platform updates, and competitor activities.
 Plan and execute paid social media campaigns in coordination with the marketing team.
 Track, analyze, and report on performance metrics including reach, engagement, leads,
and conversions.
 Engage with audiences by responding to comments, messages, and reviews in a timely
manner.
 Ensure brand voice, tone, and visual consistency across all social platforms.
 Support influencer marketing and collaboration campaigns where required.

Required Skills & Competencies
 Strong understanding of social media strategy, content marketing, and audience
engagement.
 Hands-on experience with social media management and analytics tools.
 Ability to interpret data and optimize campaigns based on insights.
 Excellent copywriting and storytelling skills.
 Creative thinking with attention to detail.
 Strong time management and multitasking abilities.

Qualifications & Experience
 Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Media, or a related field.
 2–4 years of experience as a Social Media Executive, Strategist, or similar role.
 Proven experience managing brand or business social media accounts.
 Experience in the UAE or GCC market is preferred.
Preferred Attributes
 Experience with paid social media advertising (Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok Ads).
 Knowledge of influencer marketing and content collaborations.
 Familiarity with tools such as Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout, Meta Business Suite, or similar.
 Basic understanding of graphic/video tools (Canva, Adobe, CapCut, etc.).
 Multilingual skills (English mandatory; Arabic is a plus).

Attractive salary offer
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