Social Media Exec

Havas Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Havas Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a passionate Social Media Executive to develop and execute social media strategies across a diverse client portfolio. You will manage content planning, community engagement, and support integrated digital campaigns with a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate is digitally savvy, well organised, fluent in English, and up-to-date with platform updates and cultural conversations. Join us to drive social-first campaigns that deliver measurable business results.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Public Relations, or Digital Media.
• 1–3 years in social media management or digital marketing.
• Strong knowledge of major platforms and content formats.
• Experience in community management and content planning.
• Proficiency with scheduling, listening, and reporting tools.
• Basic familiarity with paid social advertising and optimization.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Strong organisational skills with multiple projects.
• Analytical mindset to derive insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute social media strategies aligned with client objectives and brand goals.
• Create monthly content calendars, campaign plans, and social content recommendations.
• Manage and schedule content across social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, and emerging channels.
• Collaborate with Account Services, Creative, Design, Media, Strategy, and Production teams to deliver integrated campaigns.
• Monitor and manage online communities, ensuring timely and appropriate engagement with audiences.
• Develop response frameworks and community management guidelines for client and internal use.
• Coordinate with the media team on paid social campaigns to ensure alignment between organic and paid initiatives.
• Monitor social media trends, competitor activities, platform updates, and industry developments to identify new opportunities.
• Track campaign performance and prepare regular reports with actionable insights and recommendations.
• Utilise social media management and analytics tools to schedule content, monitor conversations, and evaluate effectiveness.

Skills

Social media management

Digital marketing

Community management

Content planning

Analytical mindset

English communication

Education

Marketing/Communications degree

Tools

Scheduling tools

Analytics tools

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and creative Social Media Executive to join our growing team. This role is responsible for developing and executing social media strategies, managing content planning and community engagement, and supporting integrated digital campaigns across a diverse portfolio of clients. The ideal candidate is highly organised, digitally savvy, and always plugged into the latest social media trends, platform updates, and cultural conversations. You should be comfortable working collaboratively with creative, media, and account servicing teams to deliver impactful social-first campaigns that drive business results.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute social media strategies aligned with client objectives and brand goals.
• Create monthly content calendars, campaign plans, and social content recommendations.
• Manage and schedule content across social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, and emerging channels.
• Collaborate with Account Services, Creative, Design, Media, Strategy, and Production teams to deliver integrated campaigns.
• Monitor and manage online communities, ensuring timely and appropriate engagement with audiences.
• Develop response frameworks and community management guidelines for client and internal use.
• Coordinate with the media team on paid social campaigns to ensure alignment between organic and paid initiatives.
• Monitor social media trends, competitor activities, platform updates, and industry developments to identify new opportunities.
• Track campaign performance and prepare regular reports with actionable insights and recommendations.
• Utilise social media management and analytics tools to schedule content, monitor conversations, and evaluate effectiveness.

About you

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Public Relations, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in social media management, digital marketing, or agency environments.
• Strong understanding of major social media platforms, content formats, and best practices.
• Experience in community management and social media content planning.
• Familiarity with social media scheduling, listening, and reporting tools.
• Basic understanding of paid social advertising and campaign optimisation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret performance metrics and derive meaningful insights.
• Passion for digital culture, social trends, and emerging technologies.