Senior Social Media Manager

  • Full-time
  • Company: Expertise Recruitment

Company Description

Based in Lebanon, Expertise Recruitment is a boutique recruitment company that offers recruiting services including headhunting and executive search, within a wide range of industry sectors. 

Job Description

As a Senior Social Media Manager, you will lead the strategic planning, execution, and performance of social media campaigns across multiple client portfolios. You will be the go-to expert for developing culturally relevant content and engagement strategies that resonate with diverse Middle Eastern audiences. You’ll manage a team of community managers, and collaborate closely with Content Creator, Performance Analysts, account leads, creatives, and paid media specialists.

 

Strategy & Planning

  • Develop and implement comprehensive social media strategies aligned with clients’ business objectives and regional market trends.
  • Lead content planning across platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Twitter/X, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
  • Conduct competitor analysis and audience research specific to Middle Eastern markets.

Client Management

  • Serve as the senior point of contact for key clients across sectors such as F&B, fashion, entertainment, and government.
  • Present campaign plans, reports, and performance insights with confidence and clarity.

Content Oversight

  • Guide the creative direction of social content, ensuring cultural sensitivity and brand alignment.
  • Approve content calendars, ensuring tone, visuals, and messaging are effective and locally resonant.
  • Collaborate with creators and influencers from the region to deliver engaging campaigns.

Team Leadership

  • Manage and mentor a growing social media team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
  • Oversee workload distribution, feedback loops, and professional development plans.

Performance & Reporting

  • Monitor KPIs and social media analytics tools to track performance and optimize results.
  • Translate data into actionable insights for continuous improvement.

Crisis & Community Management Support

  • Guide the team in sensitive scenarios, including real-time response planning during crisis moments.
  • Provide oversight on tone of voice and moderation strategies in line with local culture.

Qualifications

  • 6-8 years of experience in social media, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead
    role within an agency environment
  • Proven track record of leading successful regional campaigns for Middle
    Eastern audiences
  • Deep understanding of social media platforms, trends, and algorithms
  • Strong grasp of Arabic and English content strategy
  • Culturally attuned and aware of sensitivities in Gulf and wider MENA markets
  • Strong leadership, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Expertise in analytics tools (e.g., Sprinklr, Social bakers, Meltwater, Meta
    Business Suite)
  • Experience managing influencer collaborations and digital partnerships
  • Ability to balance creativity with data-led decisions
  • High attention to detail, organized, and deadline-driven
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