Account Executive - Social Media (Arabic)

About the role

A growing marketing agency is looking for a highly organized Account Executive - Social Media to manage day-to-day client relationships, coordinate internal teams and run social media and digital content strategies across several platforms. The ideal candidate has marketing agency experience, exposure to government or public-sector accounts and a strong understanding of UAE culture, local sensitivities and government communication standards.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily client communication and act as key point of contact for assigned accounts, including government and public-sector accounts.
• Maintain clear communication between clients, internal teams and external stakeholders, and hold regular client meetings with minutes and follow-up.
• Develop and implement social media strategies on Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, LinkedIn and other platforms, and review and quality-check content before publication.
• Create campaign concepts, storyboards and scripts, and manage content calendars, publishing and community engagement.
• Evaluate content and campaign performance and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with creative, design, production, media and strategy teams, and support bids and tenders for government and corporate clients.
• Ensure content is culturally relevant for UAE and regional audiences, aware of local traditions, national occasions and government protocols.
• Manage multiple projects, stakeholders and deadlines in a fast-paced agency environment.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years of experience in social media, digital marketing, content or account management; marketing agency experience required.
• Experience with UAE government, semi-government or public-sector clients strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.

Required skills

• Strong copywriting, editing and storytelling skills.
• Good understanding of major social media platforms, digital marketing channels and social media management tools.
• Client and stakeholder management, planning, organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to navigate government-sector requirements, approval processes and communication sensitivities.