Social Media Manager

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AKQA in Dubai is seeking a Social Media Manager to own social-first strategies, craft engaging content, and manage brand communities from its Dubai studio. You’ll partner with creative, production and strategy teams to ensure social channels reflect values and drive growth, while leading live event coverage, monthly calendars, posting, boosting, and performance reporting. The role also involves shooting and editing original content, developing social activations, and presenting calendars and insights to clients. Ideal candidates bring agency or brand-side social management experience, solid content production skills, excellent writing, and the ability to juggle multiple projects with stakeholders. To apply, showcase a strong portfolio of social campaigns with measurable results, regional experience in the Gulf, and evidence of collaboration and adaptability in hybrid, in-office environments, plus note any accommodation needs.

At AKQA, we believe social media is more than just content , it’s community, culture, and creativity. Our team partners with global brands to craft meaningful connections, blending strategy, storytelling, and innovation to deliver impact at every touchpoint.

The Social Media Manager is responsible for developing and delivering social-first strategies, creating engaging content, and managing brand communities day-to-day. Working closely with creative, production, and strategy teams, this role ensures social channels not only reflect brand values but actively drive audience engagement and growth. The ideal candidate is equal parts strategist, creator, and collaborator, someone who thrives on bringing ideas to life and sparking conversations that matter.

From our Dubai studio, AKQA offers the opportunity to shape world-class campaigns for leading global brands. You’ll work in a collaborative environment that values creativity, ownership, and innovation, liaising with teams across KSA, UAE and Egypt. 

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Own and manage monthly content calendars, including caption writing, scheduling, and posting.
• Manage community engagement by responding to comments and DMs, ensuring timely and brand-appropriate interactions.
• Oversee daily posting, boosting, and reposting, while monitoring performance.
• Lead social coverage at live events, including evening and seasonal activations.
• Develop and deliver monthly social reports, providing actionable insights.
• Shoot, edit, and produce original content. 
• Collaborate with production teams to create social-ready content.
• Contribute to campaign ideation, providing a social lens on broader creative concepts.
• Develop activation ideas (in-store, social, digital) that extend brand campaigns.
• Partner with client services and strategy to present calendars, reports, and campaign ideas directly to clients.
• Troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day social challenges in partnership with client teams.
  
  

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Previous agency or brand-side experience in social media management.
• Strong understanding of content production (shooting, editing, adapting for platforms).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders.
• Natural collaborator with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Creative thinker with a strong grasp of current social trends and best practices.
• Flexible, with the ability to adapt quickly to live events and fast-paced environments.

We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.