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Social Media Executive Freelance
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18 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
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16 August 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
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
English-speaking audiences.
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.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Social Content Creation & Storytelling
- Create daily social content across platforms including Instagram X TikTok YouTube and
LinkedIn. - Translate editorial stories into engaging platform-native formats (short videos reels stories
carousels statics). - 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.
Video & Visual Production
- Edit short-form and mid-form videos for social using tools such as CapCut 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 optimised for mobile consumption.
- Appear on camera when required for stories explainers interviews or live coverage.
Social Publishing & Performance
- 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.
Editorial Standards & Workflow
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
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About Company
ITP Media Group (ITP) is one of the largest media companies in the Middle East, with a portfolio of more than 100 brands. The company delivers quality up to date content to its readers, viewers, delegates and guests through digital, print, events, awards, video content, social media p ... View more
