Senior Account Executive, Digital ( Abu Dhabi)

Edelman; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency is seeking a Digital and Social Media Manager to develop and manage digital marketing strategies. The role involves overseeing social media activities, managing client relations, and delivering integrated projects. Candidates should have 3-4 years of relevant experience and strong leadership skills. A hybrid work environment and opportunities for personal growth are offered.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Personal growth and training opportunities

Collaborative and inclusive culture

Wide range of virtual learning resources

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in digital and social media within an agency or marketing firm.
• Proven track record in content and social strategies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of social, content, and influencer activity.
• Deliver digital and integrated projects from start to finish.
• Identify digital opportunities on existing clients and new business processes.

Skills

Leadership

Client Relations

Content Strategy

Community Management

Digital Marketing

Job description

About Us

Edelman is a new kind of agency, at the intersection of PR, Advertising, Social, Digital, Earned Media, and Experiential. We blur the lines between each medium to create smart, innovative, and powerful work that engages people with brands in new ways. You will be challenged to push convention and your creativity to find modern ways to drive consumer behavior in today’s socially charged, digital environment.

We are passionate, unconventional, and driven by a desire to do the best work possible. We get results for our clients and have the trophies to prove it. We are tough on work. We are kind to each other. We also laugh a lot.

Your Role

The Digital and Social Media Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing our digital marketing and social media strategy. This role requires a creative and strategic thinker who can drive brand awareness, enhance engagement, and generate leads through various digital platforms.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Oversee management of social, content, and influencer activity across DP World digital programs.
• Manage and develop client relations, exhibiting best practices in handling client requests.
• Deliver digital and integrated projects from start to finish, including resource management, project management, budget control, and client liaison.
• Identify digital opportunities on existing clients and new business processes; experience in working with finance in forecasting.
• Oversee quality and operational performance of digital output, meeting deadlines, coaching and guiding junior team members, and working closely with hub/large teams across markets.
• Demonstrate client leadership skills and strategic thinking across digital programs and integrated campaigns.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in digital and social media within an agency, marketing firm, or editorial digital publisher.
• Strong leadership qualities, confidence, and excellent management skills.
• Proven track record in content and social strategies, audience planning/mapping, community management, and innovative technologies.
• Experience working with both consumer and B2B clients.
• Passion for using digital to amplify campaigns, ability to partner with clients, and unlock local opportunities to exceed client expectations.
• Understanding of managing executive profile pages.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; capable of developing high-quality strategies, documents, and proposals.

What’s in it for you?

• An opportunity to shape your future and work with some of the smartest and most energetic people in the PR industry who will nurture, challenge, and enable you.
• Hybrid work environment allowing you to work from home 2 days a week.
• Potential for personal growth, training, and skill development.
• A dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive culture that embraces diversity and celebrates individuality.
• A wide range of virtual learning and development resources to support your growth.

If you apply, we will review your fit against the position criteria and provide feedback. If your profile does not meet the criteria, we will retain your profile for future opportunities. Visit our website for more information and a behind-the-scenes look at our global operations in the Middle East.