Summary
Al Shirawi Group is seeking an Assistant Manager, Social Media in Dubai. The role covers multi-channel social strategy, content planning and production, short-form video, community management, performance reporting and optimisation. The successful candidate will have 3–5 years of social media management experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, strong platform and analytics skills, and command of British English. The position also involves supporting paid social activity and supervising coordinators or agency partners.
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- Ideal Background: Candidates with 3–5 years of dedicated social media experience,
ideally coming from a high-growth D2C/B2B brand or a fast-paced agency background. - Core Focus: Look for a candidate who has strong creative instincts and ability to build
content strategies (hands-on with Reels/AI) but is equally comfortable with data
analytics, social publishing software, and reporting. Good command of British English is
a must. - Red Flags: Candidates who only do scheduling/posting without data/strategy exposure,
or candidates lacking short-form video creation experience.
Key Responsibilities & Scope
1. Strategy & Campaign Execution: - Develop and execute multi-channel social media strategies aligned with brand initiatives,
product launches, and growth targets across all social media platforms. - Manage the master content calendar from ideation to copywriting, asset production,
scheduling, and posting.
2. Content Creation & Short-Form Video: - Conceptualise and produce platform-native multimedia content (Reels, TikToks,
carousels, stories, and graphics) in coordination with design team/agency partner. - Stay ahead of social trends, platform updates, and viral formats to maximise organic
reach.
3. Analytics & Continuous Optimisation: - Monitor, analyse, and report weekly and monthly performance metrics (reach,
engagement rate, CTR, conversion rates, follower acquisition) using tools like Sprout
Social, Meta Business Suite, and Google Analytics. - Conduct A/B testing on posting times, creative formats, and copy variants to continually
elevate ROI.
4. Community Engagement & Paid Social Alignment: - Oversee active community management to ensure brand tone consistency across
comments and direct messages. - Collaborate with performance marketing teams to support paid social initiatives (boosted
posts, Spark Ads) and align organic efforts with paid funnels.
5. Leadership & Vendor Management: - Supervise, mentor, and review the output of social media coordinators, juniors, or
external agency partners. Lead creator/influencer outreach and management from briefing to performance
tracking.Qualifications & Technical Requirements
Experience: 3–5 years of dedicated social media management experience in an agency
or corporate in-house setting.Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Public
Relations, or related field.Platform Mastery: Advanced knowledge and proven growth track record across
Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, X, and Facebook.Required Toolset:
o Publishing/Analytics: Sprout Social, Hootsuite, Buffer, or Meta Business Suite.
o Creative/Editing: Canva, CapCut, Premiere Pro, or Photoshop/Lightroom.
o Social Listening: Brandwatch, Meltwater, or native trend analysis tools.Key Soft Skills: Exceptional written communication, eye for design aesthetics, project
management skills, and a data-informed decision-making style.