Social Media Executive

dentsu Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global creative agency as a Social Media Executive, where you'll craft engaging content across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. This role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement and opportunities for career development. Collaborate with teams to drive impactful campaigns and connect brands with audiences through innovative storytelling. If you're passionate about social media and creativity, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Flexible Hybrid working arrangement

Dedicated volunteer leave

Wellness days off

Career Development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in social media management or content creation.
• Proficiency in Mandarin for managing content on Mandarin platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage content creation and publishing across social media platforms.
• Monitor online communities and engage with users.
• Track performance metrics and prepare reports.

Skills

Social Media Management

Content Creation

Visual Storytelling

Mandarin

Tools

Meta Business Suite

TikTok Creator Center

Job description

Dentsu is a global leader in integrated growth and transformation, driving sustainable solutions and innovation for some of the world's most influential brands. Founded in 1901, dentsu operates in approximately 120 countries with a team of approximately 68,000 employees, and boasts a network of world-class brands, including Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect, Merkle, and more. These brands, each with deep expertise in media, creativity, and digital, collaborate to deliver integrated growth solutions that create lasting, meaningful impact.

Dentsu Creative is a global creative agency network operating in over 120 countries. Launched in June 2022, it combines Dentsu's Japanese heritage in craft, data, and technology with a deep understanding of media and culture. We deliver end-to-end solutions that drive transformative growth, leveraging our expertise in digital experience, earned attention, and entertainment. Dentsu Creative seamlessly integrates with Dentsu’s Media and CXM businesses, applying creativity across every aspect of our clients’ businesses to help them innovate, shape culture, and lead the future. We connect brands with the world through the power of transformative creativity.

As we look toward the future, dentsu is focused on Innovating to impact—fostering collaboration, creativity, and cutting-edge technology to drive real, transformative change.

What your typical day will look like:

We are on the lookout for a passionate and dynamic Social Media Executive to join our growing team. This role is perfect for someone who lives and breathes social media, thrives on creativity, and enjoys turning ideas into engaging content. You’ll work across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Xiaohongshu to craft compelling stories, build community, and drive results for our clients.

Core responsibilities include:

• Manage content creation, scheduling, and publishing across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and XiaoHongShu, ensuring alignment with brand tone and campaign objectives.
• Monitor and engage with online communities, responding to comments and DMs, while identifying relevant trends to keep content fresh and engaging.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients on campaign planning, visual storytelling, and influencer partnerships—especially for XiaoHongShu.
• Track performance metrics, prepare monthly reports, and provide actionable insights for continuous improvement.

A bit about you:

• 1–2 years of experience in social media management or content creation, with hands-on use of Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and XiaoHongShu.
• Skilled in writing, visual storytelling, and using tools like Meta Business Suite, TikTok Creator Center, and basic analytics dashboards.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple accounts with a positive, team-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is required/preferred to manage content and communications on Mandarin based social platforms (e.g., XiaoHongShu) engagements.

What’s in it for you :

• Flexible Hybrid working arrangement.
• The opportunity to give back with dedicated volunteer leave and our whole-company event, One Day for Change
• 3 whole company Wellness days off per year for you to switch off and take your day, your way
• Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University
• Be part of a global network that truly invests in recognising performance with via our Never Before Awards, and social impact, including having a clearly mapped path to becoming net zero.

Innovating to Impact:

At dentsu, our diverse and inclusive culture empowers our employees to bring their whole selves to work, fostering innovation and delivering better outcomes for our people, clients, and communities. This culture is key to driving sustainable, transformative results across the business.

We actively encourage applications from people with disabilities and from individuals of all ages, backgrounds, nationalities, and cultures. If you want to be part of a global network where opportunities are limitless, we look forward to welcoming you.

Next Steps

Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Apply now!