Social Media Manager

Job description / Role

Social Media Manager - Global Company - KSA

One of the leading Media Agencies seeks a Social Media Manager to manage an exciting portfolio of clients in the MENA region. Big budgets for high profile clients - Exciting mix of FMCG, retail and entertainment clients - Top notch media agency - If you’re a strategically minded with social media/digital experience we need you!. Excellent package & offer.

Position is based in Saudi Arabia

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and manage day-to-day communications, creative development and production
• Maintain all social network communications -- Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn etc.
• Communicate key themes and messaging that matches clients’ mission, marketing programs, product launches, campaigns, etc.
• Conceptualize, launch, and measure new campaigns/promotions in support of marketing & brand initiatives
• Develop, implement and manage innovative ideas/promotions to drive greater relevance, engagement, and grow external communities
• Lead on-going optimization efforts and refinement of the weekly and monthly reporting to drive greater insights and efficiency
• Initiate influencer program to identify, leverage, and track brand evangelists amongst social media community
• Manage relationships with key bloggers and come up with new relationships
• Listen to and monitor all social media outlets: pages, sites, blogs, etc. on daily basis and act as Community Manager
• Recommend new social media tools, sites, and applications as part of the social media mix
• Be ahead of all emerging social and mobile trends

Requirements

Skills
• Minimum of 3-5 years in online marketing with the last 1-2 years deeply immersed in social media strategy & execution
• Well acquainted with web 2.0 tools and platforms for social media (in-depth knowledge of Twitter & Facebook, online communities in MENA, Hootsuite, Klout, etc.)
• Exceptional project & time management skills
• Super-strong communication, writing, and editing skills in English
• Excellent strategic planning, analytic and research skills
• Demonstrated ability of developing and implementing social strategies
• Knowledge and understanding of technology, new consumer trends, and the latest in social media innovation
• Experience managing agency relationships a plus
• Must thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

A keen understanding of social media platforms.

Education
Bachelors degree in communications, marketing, advertising, PR

Candidates from leading markets of Europe / U.S / Canada / Australia / New Zealand would be highly considered.

About the Company

Since 2010, our team has successfully placed some of the world’s finest graduate to mid and C-level talent in organisations across EMEA and APAC, and it all comes down to our niche approach and understanding of the market place, skill sets and trends.

From our offices in Dubai, Riyadh, London and Singapore, we run a sector specific operation. Meaning we specialise in your industry and are able to completely understand your vision, provide market insights and intelligence, and deliver the best talent to fit seamlessly into your operations.