Social Media Executive Full Time NEW

A Social Media Executive role in Dubai with Careem is a powerful opportunity for marketing professionals who want to build their career in one of the UAE’s most influential tech-driven brands. With Dubai’s expanding digital economy, skilled talent in social media management, digital marketing, and online branding continues to be in major demand. Careem offers a progressive environment where creativity, analytics, and growth strategies come together—making it perfect for those seeking high-salary digital marketing jobs in Dubai, and long-term UAE marketing career opportunities.

We’re looking for a Social Media Executive to help drive Careem’s social media presence and influencer strategy across the UAE. This role is perfect for a well-rounded social media marketer who thrives at the intersection of creativity, strategy, and execution, and who understands how to build buzz and brand love through influencers, creators, and cultural moments. You’ll support strategy and content across Careem’s Everything App verticals (food, grocery, pay, and more) with a focus on influencer initiatives.

What You’ll Do

Social media strategy & execution

• Support on social media strategy, management, and optimization across Careem’s UAE channels.
• Collaborate with vertical and marketing teams to execute content calendars, organic social content, and campaign activations.
• Partner with the paid media team to align earned and owned activities across the funnel.
• Drive social buzz around launches, key campaigns, and cultural moments.
• Collaborate with social teams to share insights, best practices, and creative learnings.
• Keep a close eye on emerging trends, platforms, and formats that can elevate Careem’s brand presence.
• Monitor and report on performance, identifying opportunities to optimize and communicate wins across teams.

Influencer Marketing

• Lead day-to-day influencer campaign management, from briefing to contracting, execution, and reporting.
• Support with influencer strategies that align with Careem’s brand tone, values, and campaign objectives.
• Build and maintain an influencer and creator database for UAE, ensuring diverse representation across the UAE.
• Vet, negotiate, and onboard influencers in coordination with legal and procurement teams.
• Track influencer performance through campaign reporting and data insights. Attend influencer shoots, events, and activations to ensure smooth execution and creative alignment.
• Act as a relationship builder with the creator community, staying connected to upcoming talent and trends.

What You’ll Need

• 2–3 years of experience in social media marketing and influencer campaign management, ideally with an agency.
• Strong understanding of UAE’s social media and influencer landscape, including top creators, agencies, and content trends.
• Deep knowledge of platforms: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, Snapchat, and emerging channels.
• Strong creative instincts and the ability to craft stories that connect with local audiences.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic. Arabic is a must.
• Strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills.
• A collaborative mindset, curiosity, and a passion for social culture and innovation.

What We’ll Provide You

We offer colleagues the opportunity to drive impact in the region while they learn and grow. As a full time Careem colleague, you will be able to:

• Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues.
• Put your passion to work in a purposeful organisation dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential.
• Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day.
• Work 4 days a week in office & 1 day from home, and remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year. (If you are in an individual contributor role in tech, you will have 2 office days a week and 3 to work from home.)
• Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes.

Joining Careem as a Social Media Executive allows you to develop real expertise in content strategy, brand engagement, and digital campaign execution in a thriving tech ecosystem. This role opens doors to advanced social media specialist careers, digital branding jobs, and top-tier marketing positions in Dubai. If you’re looking for strong growth, stability, and a future-ready digital career path, Careem provides one of the best platforms to build a successful journey in the UAE marketing industry.