Social Media Strategist - Creative Director

YAZ Media; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A strategic digital media agency in Dubai is urgently hiring a Senior Social Media Account Director. The role involves managing client accounts, developing marketing strategies, and leading creative campaigns. Candidates should be fluent in Arabic and English, with strong organizational skills and a relevant bachelor's degree. The position offers opportunities for career growth and a commission on upsells.

Benefits

Career growth and professional development

5% commission on project upsells & pitches

Opportunity to work with top-tier clients

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading creative teams and managing multiple accounts.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven experience in creative direction for social and production campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Develop social media calendars, campaign strategies, and content direction.
• Serve as the main client contact and maintain regular communication.
• Lead the creative vision during shoots and oversee post-production.

Skills

Fluent in Arabic and English

Client-facing skills

Production management skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

CRM systems

Google Workspace

Job description

Social Media Strategist - Creative Director

Urgent Hiring!

Location: Dubai, UAE

Onsite - Full-Time

Company Overview:

YAZ Media is a strategic digital media agency based in Dubai, operates under four main departments: Marketing, Production, Web, and PR. specializing in brand strategy, social media management, commercial ads production, paid media, campaign strategy, creative execution, brand identity, and website and mobile app development. Recognized as the Creative Agency of the Year 2022, Digital Agency of the Year 2023, and Social Agency of the Year 2023. With over 8 years of experience, we have served and partnered with more than 200 businesses.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a Senior Social Media Account Directorto join our team in Dubai. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, has the ability to manage various accounts, creatively pitch strategies and campaigns. This role is crucial for building and maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring the successful delivery of our services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop social media calendars, campaign strategies, and content direction to align with marketing goals and brand positioning.
• Ensure all creative work maintains high quality and messaging aligns with brand identity and goals.
• Serve as the main client contact, maintaining regular communication to understand needs and provide updates.
• Present creative concepts, pitch new ideas, and manage client portfolios to ensure satisfaction.
• Collaborate with designers, videographers, copywriters, ad specialists, community managers, and photographers to execute campaigns and manage accounts across digital platforms.
• Create strategies for social media and video projects, ensuring alignment with client KPIs.
• Has production management skills and can create scripts, creative direction, manage locations, and manage logistics, including casting and timelines.
• Lead the creative vision during shoots, directing talent and production teams to ensure every shot aligns with the concept.
• Oversee post-production, providing feedback on editing, CGI, sound design, and color correction to ensure the final product meets creative and client expectations.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in leading creative teams and managing multiple accounts.
• Fluent in Arabic and English, both written and verbal.
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to pitch and present creative work.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Marketing, Communications).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in relevant tools/software (e.g., CRM systems, Google Workspace).
• Proven experience in creative direction for social and production campaigns.

What we offer at YAZ:

• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• 5% Commission on any project upsells & pitches closed.
• Opportunity to work with top-tier clients & a Great work environment.

(Kindly ensure you include a portfolio link for campaigns & accounts you’ve previously managed. send your applications to [e-mail])

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