Account Director, Social Media

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated, cross-platform social media strategies across owned, earned, and paid channels
• Act as a senior client partner, offering proactive counsel and creative problem-solving
• Oversee campaign development from concept to execution — including content planning, creative briefings, publishing calendars, performance analysis, and reporting
• Manage day-to-day team operations, budgets, scopes, and timelines
• Collaborate with creative, strategy, paid media, influencer, and analytics teams to ensure seamless delivery
• Lead team growth through mentorship, guidance, and development planning
• Monitor trends, tools, and emerging platforms to continually push innovation and cultural relevance
• Support new business development and organic growth through proposals, pitches, and points of view (POVs)

Requirements

• 6–8+ years of relevant experience in social media strategy, digital communications, or integrated marketing
• Experience managing large, multi-channel programs for consumer, corporate, or global brands
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to develop high-performing teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Agency experience in a digital/social media context
• Familiarity with paid social, influencer marketing, and social analytics tools (e.g., Sprinklr, Brandwatch, Netbase)
• Experience using platform ad managers
• Creative, strategic, and detail-oriented
• Strong collaborator who can build trust with clients and internal partners

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with high-profile clients in the region
• Collaborative culture valuing your ideas and contributions
• Flexible hybrid working model (work from home twice a week)
• Big potential for personal growth, professional development, and leadership opportunities
• Access to a rich library of training resources and global knowledge-sharing networks
• Inclusive, diverse team where you’ll be celebrated for who you are

About the Company

Edelman is a global leader in communications, dedicated to building trust and driving change through action. We operate with a culture of boldness, empathy, and curiosity, and are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) across all we do. Our Abu Dhabi team is passionate about shaping images and narratives for some of the world’s most dynamic brands. If you thrive on innovation and authentic engagement, Edelman is the place to build your career.