[ref. q45083302] Social Media Account Manager
Job Description
Role: Project / Account Manager (Social Media)Location: Abu Dhabi
Client: Confidential Agency seconded role within a major government entity
Salary: AED 18,00020,000 per month
Start Date: August 2025 (Immediate or 1-month notice preferred)
Arabic-speaking candidates only
About the Role
I&aposm working exclusively with a boutique consultancy who act as strategic lead across a portfolio of high-profile government clients in Abu Dhabi. They are looking to second a highly organised, Arabic-speaking Project Manager into one of their key government accounts.
This is not your typical PM role it&aposs ideal for someone with a solid social media background, who thrives in fast-paced, high-output environments. You&aposll be embedded within the client&aposs office and act as the operational bridge between internal departments, creative teams, influencers, and senior Emirati stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities- Day-to-day management of social and content campaigns
- Liaising between client stakeholders and creative/production teams
- Managing timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional coordination
- Overseeing social content calendars and influencer rollouts (500+ posts over 6 months)
- Supporting event activations and on-ground production where needed
- Acting as the operational heartbeat of the team driving clarity, structure, and communication
- Fluent Arabic speaker this is essential due to the nature of the client
- Strong background in social media, content delivery, or influencer-led campaigns
- Experience working agency-side preferred but open to client-side if operationally strong
- Comfortable working in an Abu Dhabi government office
- Able to commute to Abu Dhabi daily (some hybrid flexibility possible 12 days per week WFH)
- Exceptional organisational skills you&aposll be the glue holding everything together
- Confident managing internal and external relationships and presenting ideas
Team & Structure
Youll be part of a larger consultancy team that includes strategy, events, content, and influencer managers. While seconded into the client, youll have full support from the agencys leadership and resources.
Additional Info- Visa and medical provided
- Permanent position under agency sponsorship
- Streamlined 2-stage interview process: intro chat + client video call