[ref. g46676817] Sr. Social Media Manager - Leading Digital Agency - Dubai

Job Description

The ideal candidate has strong social media knowledge, exceptional attention to detail, and a track record of leading successful campaigns.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact for multiple brands, delivering consistent, high-quality service.
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders through regular updates, proactive communication, and strategic counsel.
• Work closely with the Account Director to align on strategic direction, scope, and business priorities.
• Collaborate with finance teams to manage budgets, invoicing, and scope compliance.
• Oversee monthly content calendars for multiple brands, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and platform trends.
• Lead the development of creative briefs and provide direction to design, creative, and production teams.
• Review and approve content (static, video, reels) to ensure quality, brand alignment, and creative excellence.
• Coordinate the end-to-end content shoot process, including planning, logistics, and on-site supervision.
• Attend key events, photo shoots, and activations to ensure brand representation and content relevance.
• Lead integrated, social-first campaign development from briefing to final delivery.
• Collaborate across departments (creative, media, PR, analytics, production) for smooth execution.
• Prepare and present proposals, timelines, and budgets to clients while managing revisions and feedback.
• Oversee production timelines, cost control, quality standards, and vendor management.
• Manage and mentor junior team members, providing clear guidance, feedback, and support for professional growth.
• Review all deliverables prepared by the team before client submission to ensure clarity, alignment, and accuracy.
• Partner with the traffic/operations team to manage creative resource allocation and timeline adherence.
• Serve as the final checkpoint for quality control across all client deliverables.
• Liaise with the community management team to ensure timely posting, audience engagement, and client protocol adherence.
• Oversee handling of DMs, comments, and queries, escalating issues where necessary.
• Lead the monthly reporting process, reviewing performance metrics and extracting actionable insights.
• Present data-driven recommendations and content optimizations to improve campaign results.

What You'll Bring:

• 46 years of account management experience in a digital, creative, or social media agency.
• Proven experience managing multiple brands simultaneously, ideally within the FMCG/F&B or retail sectors.
• Strong command of social media platforms, algorithms, and content strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with client-facing experience.
• High attention to detail with a strong sense of visual and creative quality.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with experience mentoring junior staff.
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced agency setting.
• Willingness to travel locally for content shoots, client meetings, and brand activations as needed.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work cross-functionally with creative, production, and strategy teams.

If you're ready to lead impactful social-led campaigns and grow within a dynamic agency environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or share this opportunity with someone who fits the bill.