Social Community Manager

ITP Media Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in the Middle East is seeking a Social & Community Manager to shape the digital presence of iconic brands like Harper's Bazaar Arabia and Esquire Middle East. The role involves crafting and executing social strategies, content creation, and community engagement across platforms. With at least 4 years' experience, candidates should excel in performance analysis and digital storytelling, ideally being bilingual in English and Arabic. This position offers creative freedom and opportunities for growth within the rapidly expanding Luxury Group.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience managing social platforms within a premium publisher or creative agency.
• Deep knowledge of social platforms and content performance.
• Experience with analytics tools to refine strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute social and community strategies across multiple platforms.
• Drive community management and engagement.
• Analyze performance and adjust strategies using insights.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Community engagement

Data analysis

Campaign planning

Bilingual (English/Arabic)

Tools

Canva

CapCut

Job description

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to join ITP Media Group the Middle East s leading media company as a Social & Community Manager within its prestigious Luxury Group home to Harper s Bazaar Arabia and Esquire Middle East.

These two iconic titles sit at the intersection of fashion culture and modern luxury. As Social & Community Manager you will play a key role in shaping how these brands show up online from storytelling and community building to driving digital innovation and cultural relevance across platforms.

You will report to the Head of Social & Community and work closely with editorial commercial and creative teams to elevate both brands presence and grow loyal digital communities.

About ITP Media Group

ITP Media Group is the Middle East s leading content creator and publisher producing awardwinning digital social print video and live event content across more than 80 iconic brands including Harper s Bazaar Arabia Esquire Middle East Arabian Business and Time Out.

With an audience reach of over 104 million people per month across the GCC and beyond ITP is where editorial excellence meets creative innovation all at the heart of one of the world s most exciting media markets. Our headquarters in Dubai is home to a collaborative fastpaced team of creators strategists and media leaders pushing boundaries across every platform.

Requirements

• Codevelop and execute bestinclass social and community strategies across platforms including Instagram TikTok Pinterest Reddit and WhatsApp Channels.
• Own daily content workflows and scheduling in collaboration with the team assistant.
• Drive community management ensuring timely thoughtful and onbrand engagement.
• Capture and produce socialfirst content at shoots launches and live events.
• Collaborate with editorial and commercial teams to align content and monetization goals.
• Analyse performance identify patterns and adjust strategy using platform insights.
• Pitch and deliver branded socialfirst campaigns with clear KPIs and postcampaign reporting.
• Monitor trends competitor activity and cultural moments to keep the brand ahead of the curve.
• Script edit and publish content across channels using tools like Canva and CapCut.
• Repurpose print and editorial content into compelling digital formats.

Who You Are

• 4 years of experience managing social platforms within a premium publisher creative agency or brand.
• A strong digital storyteller with a feel for luxury lifestyle fashion and culture.
• Deep knowledge of social platforms and how content performs across formats and audiences.
• Comfortable with video and image editing community building and campaign planning.
• Datadriven with experience using analytics tools to refine and scale strategy.
• Creative detailoriented collaborative and deadlinefocused.
• Ideally bilingual (English/Arabic) but not essential.

Why This Role Is a GameChanger

• You ll help shape two of the region s most iconic luxury media brands: This role gives you a seat at the digital table of Harper s Bazaar Arabia and Esquire Middle East driving storytelling creativity and audience growth.
• You ll be part of ITP s fastestscaling department: The Luxury Group is growing rapidly offering huge opportunities for visibility and impact.
• You ll have creative freedom: From cover reveals and cultural commentary to experimental video formats and socialfirst series you ll have the space to test learn and innovate.
• You ll work in the heart of media innovation: Based in Dubai you ll gain access to some of the biggest events tastemakers and moments shaping the region s cultural landscape.
• There s a clear path to leadership: This role comes with builtin growth potential. As the team scales so do the opportunities to Senior Social Media Manager Social Media Director and eventually Head of Social.