Social Media Manager

Thisisyung; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

YUNG, a quarterly print magazine and digital platform based in Dubai, is seeking a culturally driven Social Media Manager to shape and execute its social presence across TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn and more.

You will translate editorial ideas, cultural moments, and MEA trends into engaging visual and video content, maintain a distinct visual identity, and collaborate with editorial and creative teams to align print and digital narratives.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in social media, digital content, or visual design (editorial, fashion, or culture-focused).
• Strong visual eye with good graphic design skills.
• Confident video editing skills for social platforms (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut, or equivalent).
• Deep understanding of social media trends, humour, and digital culture.
• Portfolio or social media examples required (links, reels, clips, or accounts managed)

Responsibilities

• Create and execute visual and video content for YUNG's social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, and others
• Ensure content on each platform is tailored and appropriate for its format and audience
• Translate editorial stories, cultural moments, and ideas into platform-native posts
• Stay constantly on top of regional and global social trends, news, memes, and digital culture
• Develop short-form video content, including Reels, TikTok clips, and motion-based storytelling
• Edit videos quickly and creatively for social-first formats
• Design graphics, layouts, and visual assets for social posts
• Collaborate with creative and editorial teams to ensure social output aligns with print and digital narratives
• Maintain a consistent visual tone and identity across all social platforms
• Contribute ideas for social-led storytelling, formats, and content series
• Track trends and suggest timely content that resonates with YUNG's audience

Skills

Social media

Video editing

Graphic design

Adobe Creative Suite

Content strategy

Deadline-driven

Fashion culture

Tools

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Final Cut Pro

Photoshop

Job description

YUNG is a quarterly print magazine and digital platform spotlighting next-gen voices in fashion, music, art, and culture across the Middle East and Africa. Established in 2022, YUNG was created to challenge traditional narratives, amplify regional talent, and build a platform rooted in creative integrity, editorial depth, and bold visual storytelling for a culturally engaged global audience.

In 2024, YUNG Studio was launched as the brand's creative arm, specializing in white-label campaigns, events, brand partnerships, and talent curation. YUNG Studio bridges brands and creatives by producing culturally driven work and connecting local voices with international reach, while staying true to YUNG's mission of impact, authenticity, and community.

We are looking for a culturally driven Social Media Manager to shape and execute YUNG's presence across digital platforms. This role focuses on translating editorial ideas, cultural moments, and emerging trends into engaging visual and video content. You will play a key role in ensuring YUNG remains relevant, distinctive, and connected to the pulse of fashion, culture, and the MEA landscape.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute visual and video content for YUNG's social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, and others
• Ensure content on each platform is tailored and appropriate for its format and audience
• Translate editorial stories, cultural moments, and ideas into platform-native posts
• Stay constantly on top of regional and global social trends, news, memes, and digital culture
• Develop short-form video content, including Reels, TikTok clips, and motion-based storytelling
• Edit videos quickly and creatively for social-first formats
• Design graphics, layouts, and visual assets for social posts
• Collaborate with creative and editorial teams to ensure social output aligns with print and digital narratives
• Maintain a consistent visual tone and identity across all social platforms
• Contribute ideas for social-led storytelling, formats, and content series
• Track trends and suggest timely content that resonates with YUNG's audience

Experience & Skills

• 1-3 years experience in social media, digital content, or visual design (editorial, fashion, or culture-focused)
• Strong visual eye with good graphic design skills
• Confident video editing skills for social platforms (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut, or equivalent)
• Deep understanding of social media trends, humour, and digital culture
• Ability to create witty, culturally aware content that feels native to each platform
• Experienced in translating ideas into engaging social content quickly and effectively
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and/or video editing tools
• Highly organised, responsive, and comfortable working to tight deadlines
• Strong interest in fashion, streetwear, youth culture, and MEA creative scenes
• Portfolio or social media examples required (links, reels, clips, or accounts managed)