Social Media Editor
About this role
Do you love uncovering new trends? Are you passionate about documenting your adventures on social media?
We're an ambitious and dynamic platform dedicated to showcasing the best of Dubai. We're looking for a talented Social Media Editor who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is enthusiastic about sharing the wonderful experiences this city has to offer.
You will discover, execute and publish engaging social content focusing on lifestyle and news, monitor and analyse performance metrics, and work closely with editorial and commercial teams. If you're ready to bring your social media expertise to an exciting role at ahlan, we'd love to hear from you.
Key responsibilities
● Capture and edit short and long form video content for all social media channels.
● Write captions and scripts for social media posts that resonate with our target audience.
● Ensure daily content goals are met, and content is posted quickly and accurately.
● Discover new openings, trending content, and stay updated on new attractions in and around Dubai. Ensure ALL content reflects overall content / editorial strategy.
● Regularly monitor user behaviours and algorithm changes, and use those learnings to inform future planning.
● Plan, keep and execute a social media calendar.
● Provide weekly reports on performance, regularly analysing and refining approaches for best results.
● Stay up-to-date with happenings in Dubai, social media trends, features, and best practices.
What we're looking for in a candidate
● Confidence going out and about, shooting and editing videos on smartphones.
● Someone with 2-3 years of experience in the media field or similar.
● Strong written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail.
● Ambitious and a natural optimist.
● Driven by the opportunity to have new experiences and learn new skills.
● Superb organisational and communication skills.
● Excellent grasp of social trends and best practices.
● Ability to think outside the box when developing content ideas.
● Experience across a wide range of social media platforms and reporting.
● Ability to self-supervise and meet deadlines.
● Attend events during out-of-office hours.
● Languages: Fluent in spoken English, Arabic a plus.
Company at a glance
ITP Media Group is one of the world’s most diversified media houses, with a portfolio spanning international consumer and trade publishing, influencer marketing, live events, and creative communications solutions.
Founded in 1987, today the privately owned company operates more than 40 media brands and over 200 live events annually from offices in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, India and the UK, with further global expansion slated for 2026.
ITP Media Group brands around the world include ahlan, Arabian Business, Boutique Hotelier, Caterer Middle East, Commercial Interior Design, Construction Week, Hotelier Middle East, Out Of Office and WatchPro, while the company also operates Complex, Cosmopolitan, Dazed, Esquire, Grazia, Harper’s Bazaar, Icon, Spartan, Time Out and Tough Mudder in the Middle East, and Gault&Millau in the UAE.
Across its vast network of digital, social, audio, video, print and events platforms, ITP Media Group reaches a global monthly audience in excess of 200 million.
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