Social Media Trainee - Emiratisation

About the role

Chalhoub Group, a luxury retailer with over 10 owned brands and more than 950 stores across the Middle East, is hiring a Social Media Trainee in Dubai for its creative department. The trainee joins a hands-on marketing environment and brings a fresh, culturally relevant perspective to content and social media. The position is open to Emirati talent.

Key responsibilities

• Propose fresh, culturally relevant ideas for TikTok, Instagram and other social media content
• Research content trends across markets and identify ideas relevant to The Deal
• Support content creation from concept through execution
• Assist with short-form video editing and prepare social content
• Create simple posters, posts and creative assets with Canva and similar tools
• Support on-site content shoots, including product preparation and set coordination
• Maintain content calendars, marketing trackers and upcoming deliverables
• Support basic reporting and data tracking with Excel
• Coordinate with stakeholders and follow up so content is delivered on time
• Support activations and outlet-based content opportunities when required

Required profile

• UAE national with a family book
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Multimedia, Creative Industries or a related field
• Natural interest in TikTok, Instagram, pop culture and emerging digital trends
• Hands-on attitude and willingness to support shoots, activations and in-store execution

Required skills

• Familiarity with CapCut or similar video-editing tools
• Familiarity with Canva for social posts and simple visual assets
• Basic Excel for reporting and data tracking