Social Media Executive - Freelance

Freelance | ITP Media Group | United Arab Emirates

Posted On 16 Feb, 2026

Job Status In-progress

Media

Work Experience 1-3 years

Media

City Dubai

State/Province Dubayy (Dubai)

337-1500

Arabian Business is hiring a Social Media Executive to support and grow its digital presence across social platforms through engaging, platform-native content. This role sits at the intersection of content, video, design, and copy, with a strong focus on storytelling that resonates with Arabic and You will be responsible for creating, editing, and publishing social-first content, adapting editorial stories for social platforms, and representing the brand confidently on camera when required.

The role demands creativity, speed, strong editorial judgment, and fluency in Arabic.

• Create daily social content across platforms including Instagram, X, Tik Tok, You Tube, and Linked In.
• Write clear, accurate, and engaging captions and social copy in Arabic and English, aligned with brand tone.
• Support editors and reporters in packaging stories for maximum clarity, reach, and relevance on social platforms.

• Edit short-form and mid-form videos for social using tools such as Cap Cut, Premiere Pro, Canva, or equivalent.
• Design static visuals, carousels, and templates that align with brand guidelines and platform best practices.
• Prepare subtitles, headlines, thumbnails, and on-screen text optimized for mobile consumption.
• Appear on camera when required for stories, explainers, interviews, or live coverage.

• Publish content natively and on schedule across all social platforms.
• Track basic performance metrics (views, engagement, completion rate) and apply insights to future content.
• Assist in testing formats, hooks, captions, and visual treatments to improve performance.

• Operate within newsroom standards for accuracy, verification, attribution, and representation.
• Work efficiently under tight deadlines in a fast-paced publishing environment.
• Maintain organized files, assets, and version control for reuse and archiving.

• Proven experience as a social media executive, content creator, or similar role.
• Strong Arabic language skills (written and spoken) with professional-level English.
• Hands-on experience with video editing and static design for social platforms.
• Strong copywriting skills with an understanding of news, business, and digital storytelling.
• Comfortable and confident appearing on camera for social stories and videos.
• Strong understanding of social platforms, trends, and audience behaviour in the MENA region.
• Ability to work collaboratively with editorial, video, and social teams.