Content Creator - Abu Dhabi Based

Ogilvy MENA; Dubai; On-site; AED 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Social Media Content Creator to elevate their digital presence. In this dynamic role, you will craft engaging video content across platforms like TikTok and Instagram, transforming creative briefs into visually captivating stories. Your expertise in video production and editing will not only enhance brand visibility but also foster community engagement. Join a forward-thinking team that values creativity and innovation, where your contributions will make a significant impact. This is a unique opportunity to thrive in a vibrant environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Creative work environment

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience creating compelling content for social media.
• Expertise in video editing software with a strong portfolio.
• Ability to work collaboratively and autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Film and produce dynamic video content for social platforms.
• Edit content ensuring every cut and transition is on-brand.
• Engage with the community through creative video content.

Skills

Video Production

Video Editing

Social Media Management

Content Creation

Communication Skills

Trend Analysis

Education

Degree in Film, Media Production, or Communications

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

After Effects

Job description

Our vision is to inspire brands and people to impact the world. To createbig ideas that make a significant contribution to the planet, society, and the bottom line. We believe in today’s world this is the best way for our clients to achievesustainable growth.

We achieve this by breaking down the barriersthat restrict talent and ideas, we call this Borderless Creativity.

Which is why our teams work fluidly across 5 capabilities Advertising, Experience, PR, Consulting and Health .This allows us to not onlyoperate but innovate at the intersection of capabilities and talent.We believe impact and magic lies at this intersection.Ogilvy scales this by seamlessly connecting and accessing the deep cultural expertise of 132 offices in 83 countries.

Our mission : We inspire brands and people to impact the world

How we do it : We innovate and operate at the intersection of people and capabilities

What we do : Borderless creativity

Today, Ogilvy is recognized as the world’s leading creative agency. We are also one of the most effective networks globally.

About Memac Ogilvy:

Memac Ogilvy is one of the leading creative networks in MENA with its flagship office in the UAE and a strong local footprint in the GCC and North Africa. It is part of the formidable worldwide WPP & Ogilvy network. It’s the only truly integrated comms network – with Consulting, Advertising- Brand & Content, PR, Experience & Health under 1 P&L and under single leadership. Memac Ogilvy is the most integrated modern creative and effective partner for client growth in MENA. We inspire brands and people to impact the world. We deliver on this by combining expert and new capabilities for modern marketing solutions, with solid project management expertise for agile and effective delivery as well as a thorough and passionate People agenda.

The agency is the most awarded Middle Eastern agency in Cannes as well as a big winner at the local award show Lynx. It counts around 500 staff members.

What we're looking for:

As our Social Media Content Creator, you will be the maestro of our brand's digital presence. Your canvas? All social platforms where your artistry in filming and editing will not just be seen—it'll be felt. You're not just creating content; you're creating an experience, crafting bite-sized pieces of storytelling magic that capture our essence and ignite our audience's excitement.

ToSucceed in This Role,You Need To:

• Film and produce dynamic video content tailored for platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and emerging social media channels.
• Edit content with a sharp, creative eye, ensuring every cut and transition is on-brand and on-trend.
• Stay ahead of social media trends, understanding the nuances of each platform and what content performs best where.
• Engage with our community through the language of video, creating content that sparks conversation, shares, and likes.
• Collaborate with the social team to brainstorm and execute content strategies that break the mold and set our channels ablaze with engagement.
• Transform creative briefs into visually arresting content that tells a story and conveys our brand’s message in a thumb-stopping way.
• Be an all-around social media savant, always eager to learn new skills and jump on the latest social media bandwagon.
• Analyze content performance and iterate to continuously improve engagement and reach.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Film, Media Production, Communications, or a related field.
• Proven experience creating compelling content for social media, with a portfolio that makes us go "Wow!"
• Expertise in video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, etc.).
• A creative genius when it comes to shooting videos – you know your way around a camera like it's your third arm.
• Deep understanding of social media formats and guidelines, knowing exactly how to make a video pop on each platform.
• A trend-spotter and social media nerd – you live and breathe social media and are always on top of the latest memes, challenges, and viral hits.
• Exceptional communication skills – you can explain your vision as well as you can execute it.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team as well as autonomously with minimal supervision.

Memac Ogilvy inspires brands and people to impact the world. We exist to create iconic, culture-changing, value-driven ideas for our clients.

Borderless Creativity is our lifeblood. We operate, innovate, and create at the intersection of our talented people, across advertising disciplines such as strategic thinking and distinctive idea creation, through a social-first approach — alongside our wider Memac Ogilvy family of Advertising, Experience, Health, Consulting and PR. Never have there been more opportunities available to communicate incredible ideas, impact culture, and influence consumer behavior. Paid advertising is a consistent, regular and controllable way of getting a business and brand’s core message in front of consumers in a way that no other medium can. Creativity is our greatest differentiator as we transcend the status quo and shift culture.

How We’ll Support You

MemacOgilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.

Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.

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