Senior Social Media Executive (Arabic Speaker)

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Social Media Executive to join the M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment social team, primarily working on the Marjan account. Reporting to the Senior Social Media Manager and Social Media Director, you will help manage day‑to‑day delivery of social content across Marjan’s portfolio of brands and destinations.

Key responsibilities

• Own the day‑to‑day management of assigned Marjan social channels.
• Build and maintain monthly and weekly content calendars.
• Coordinate content development with creative, design, video and production teams.
• Write and adapt social copy in English and Arabic.
• Manage publishing to ensure content goes live accurately and on time.
• Brief creative teams and provide clear feedback on social‑first content.
• Identify trends, reactive opportunities and relevant cultural moments.
• Work closely with Community Managers to guide community engagement.
• Support client meetings, presentations and day‑to‑day communication.
• Monitor channel performance and contribute to monthly reporting and recommendations.
• Ensure content follows each brand’s tone of voice, guidelines and social strategy.
• Support shoots, activations and on‑ground content capture when required.

Required profile

• 3–5 years of social media experience, preferably within an agency or fast‑paced brand environment.
• Strong knowledge of Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and emerging social formats.
• Fluent Arabic and strong English communication skills.
• UAE/GCC market experience is highly preferred.

Required skills

• Instagram
• TikTok
• Facebook
• Content Development
• Community Engagement