Social Media Executive

SALT; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 112,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

SALT in Dubai is seeking a Social Media Executive to join a fast-paced creative agency. You will work across client accounts, manage daily social activity, craft engaging captions and stay on top of trends.

You'll collaborate with creative, content and account teams to develop engaging social-first content, support influencer activity, monitor engagement, and prepare basic reports. UAE/MENA experience is a plus, with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of social media experience, ideally within an agency environment.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and what works on each.
• Naturally plugged into trends, creators, culture and online conversations.
• Strong copywriting and communication skills.
• Organised and able to manage multiple accounts and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of social media strategies across client accounts.
• Manage day-to-day social media activity across platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn and X.
• Create and manage social media calendars, ensuring content is timely, relevant and on-brand.
• Write engaging social copy, captions and community responses.
• Stay on top of social trends, platform updates, cultural moments and emerging content formats.
• Work closely with creative, content and account teams to develop engaging social-first content.
• Support influencer and creator activity where required.
• Monitor community engagement and respond to comments and messages.
• Track social performance and prepare basic reporting and insights.
• Research competitors, trends and relevant audience behaviours.
• Help identify opportunities to increase engagement, reach and brand relevance.
• Support with shoots, content creation and campaign rollouts when required.

Skills

Social media management

Copywriting

Time management

Trend awareness

Agency experience

Job description

Social Media Executive

Dubai, UAE

Agency

We're looking for a Social Media Executive to join a fast-paced creative/social agency in Dubai, working across exciting client accounts and helping bring brands to life across social platforms.

This is a hands-on role for someone who understands social, knows what makes content engaging and is comfortable working in a busy agency environment.

The Role:

• Support the development and execution of social media strategies across client accounts
• Manage day-to-day social media activity across platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn and X
• Create and manage social media calendars, ensuring content is timely, relevant and on-brand
• Write engaging social copy, captions and community responses
• Stay on top of social trends, platform updates, cultural moments and emerging content formats
• Work closely with creative, content and account teams to develop engaging social-first content
• Support influencer and creator activity where required
• Monitor community engagement and respond to comments and messages
• Track social performance and prepare basic reporting and insights
• Research competitors, trends and relevant audience behaviours
• Help identify opportunities to increase engagement, reach and brand relevance
• Support with shoots, content creation and campaign rollouts when required

About You:

• 1-3 years of social media experience, ideally within an agency environment
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and what works across each
• Naturally plugged into trends, creators, culture and online conversations
• Strong copywriting and communication skills
• Good eye for engaging content and social-first creative
• Organised and able to manage multiple accounts and deadlines
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced agency environment
• Commercially aware with a strong understanding of client needs
• Proactive, curious and keen to learn
• UAE or wider MENA experience is a plus

What's on Offer:

• Opportunity to work within a growing Dubai agency
• Exposure to exciting local and international brands
• Collaborative creative environment
• Opportunity to develop your social and content career within an agency setting
• Competitive salary and benefits