Senior Account Executive/ Social Media Manager

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About Us

Edelman is a new kind of agency, at the intersection of PR, Advertising, Social, Digital, Earned Media and Experiential. We blur the lines between each medium to create smart, innovative, and powerful work that gets people talking and engaging with brands in new ways. You will be challenged to push convention and your creativity to find modern ways to drive consumer behaviour in today’s socially charged, digital environment. We are passionate, unconventional, and driven by a desire to do the best work possible. We get results for our clients, which is reflected by our many wins at Cannes. We are tough on work. We are kind to each other. We also laugh a lot.

Your Role

We are looking for digital savvy & pro-active social media experts. You will be working within our fast-growing team in Riyadh across The Kingdom and the Middle East. You will be working for respected clients that need pro-active support on social media and digital marketing. In this role, you will be working with many local & international, experienced colleagues and using advanced tools & data. You will play a key role in a wide range of projects that include social media marketing & community management, brand engagement & creative campaigns, executive positioning and performance marketing.

• Managing day-to-day social media and/or digital-related client interactions
• Initiating, setting up, running and reporting on social media activations & campaigns
• Drafting social media content and managing social media content calendars
• Managing & monitoring social media communities
• Counseling clients regarding current social media & content trends & developments
• Pro-actively sharing knowledge with local & international colleagues
• Playing an active role in online marketing efforts for our KSA office (including blogging, initiating paid media campaigns and more)
• Managing various communities & campaigns for multiple clients simultaneously
• Participating in cross-practice and cross-geographical teams to provide clients and prospects with the most compelling proposals & best work delivered
• Participating in new business opportunities, including research, channel audits and proposal preparation.
• Recording and submitting time, expenses, and POs to the right project codes on a timely basis.

• Fluent in English and Arabic (both written & spoken)
• Needs to be currently based in Saudi and has permit to work.
• Experienced in using platforms like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn for business purposes.
• Fully up to speed regarding recent social media platform developments and able to counsel clients on these topics
• Experienced in setting up & running paid advertising campaigns on social media platforms
• Experienced in working with, or for governmental organisations and/or international brands
• Agency experience is preferred
• Being active as a blogger or content creator is a plus
• Being able to use Adobe design tools is a plus
• At least 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in social media and/or digital marketing
• Bachelor’s degree in communications or relevant field
• Proven ability to lead multiple small or medium sized projects simultaneously
• Can lead on client correspondence (daily updates, activity reports, WIP reports, leading on client calls and providing updates)
• Strong ability to write, edit and proofread to create high quality internal and external, channel-appropriate content
• Living in Riyadh is a plus; Jeddah is an option too

• We offer the option to work remotely; however, we appreciate frequent visits to the office as this is the place where we learn, laugh and share experiences. You can expect great lunches & treats and an amazing energy among the young, ambitious team. Come join us!

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.