[ref. a8566004] Social Media Editor

Job Description

We are hiring a Social Media Editor for one of our esteemed clients in the UAE. This role is ideal for a creative, sports-savvy professional with strong photography, editing, and writing skills who thrives in a fast-paced digital environment.

The Social Media Editor will manage end-to-end content creation and publishing for various digital platforms, providing on-site event coverage and helping shape a compelling brand voice.

Work Model: Hybrid (in-office + on-site event coverage)

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, schedule, and publish sports-focused content across social platforms.
• Research and apply trends and best practices in social media strategy.
• Maintain a consistent tone and visual identity across all posts.
• Monitor audience engagement and user feedback.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and support teams to ensure cohesive messaging.
• Respond to audience inquiries in a timely, engaging manner.
• Assist in campaign rollouts and promotional activities.
• Design visuals for posts, stories, and highlights.
• Stay updated on tech, multimedia, and content innovation trends.
• Oversee editorial and post-production workflows to ensure high-quality output.
• Attend planning sessions and contribute content ideas, articles, and designs.
• Present creative pitches for campaigns and branded content.
• Tailor digital content to sports audiences for maximum engagement.
• Analyze multimedia metrics (followers, views, engagement, etc.).
• Work cross-functionally to streamline content workflows.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, safety, and confidentiality standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognized university in the UAE.
• Certifications: Preferred certifications in content creation, digital marketing, or related fields.

• Photography: Experience in photography is required.
• Editing: Proficient in editing photos and videos specifically for social media.
• Skilled in writing compelling text for digital media posts.
• Knowledge of Sports: Strong general knowledge of various sports (football, horse racing, camels, swimming, water sports, cycling, etc.) is essential.
• UAE Nationals preferred
• Account Management: Proven experience in managing social media platforms.