Senior Social Media Executive

Required Skills

The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of social media experience, preferably in an agency setting, and a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field. Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Arabic is essential, along with a strong understanding of social trends, digital culture, and platform-native content. The role involves developing content plans, managing brand social channels, and having a creative, proactive mindset with strong attention to detail.

Saatchi and Saatchi Qatar is looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Senior Social Media Executive to join their team.This is an exciting opportunity for someone who lives and breathes social, understands what makes content work across different platforms, and can turn brand objectives into relevant, engaging ideas for social.The RoleAs a Senior Social Media Executive, you will help shape and deliver social content across key client brands, from developing monthly content plans and identifying cultural opportunities to coordinating shoots, writing copy, managing communities and covering events in real time. You will work closely with creatives, content creators, influencers and client teams to deliver high-quality, platform-native work.Key Responsibilities• Develop and manage monthly social media content plans and calendars.• Generate content ideas aligned with client objectives, audiences and platform behaviours.• Write engaging, on-brand captions and social copy in English and Arabic.• Coordinate photoshoots and video productions from planning through execution.• Work closely with designers, writers, videographers and other creators to deliver high-quality content.• Schedule, publish and manage content across key social platforms.• Manage online communities, monitor conversations, respond to audiences and escalate issues when required.• Provide live social coverage for events, launches and activations.• Identify emerging trends, formats and cultural conversations relevant to our brands.• Research and identify relevant influencers and creators for campaigns and collaborations.• Support influencer outreach, coordination and content delivery.• Monitor social performance and support reporting and optimization.• Collaborate with strategy, creative, media and account teams to deliver integrated campaigns.About YouWe're looking for someone with:• 2–3 years of experience in social media, preferably within an agency environment.• A Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications or a related field.• Strong professional proficiency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.• Experience developing content plans and managing brand social channels.• A strong understanding of social trends, digital culture and platform-native content.• A creative, proactive mindset with strong attention to detail.Nice to Have• Experience working with government, destination, tourism or gaming brands.• Experience presenting and pitching social and creative ideas to clients.• Ability to shoot and edit basic short-form social content.• Working knowledge of Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar content creation tools.About Saatchi & SaatchiSaatchi & Saatchi Qatar is a creative agency rooted in the culture of the Middle East and connected to the global Publicis Groupe network. Our multidisciplinary team works with some of Qatar's most influential organizations and leading global brands, combining strategy, creativity, content, media and communications to create work that connects locally and resonates globally.