Head of Social Media

Role overview

The organization is hiring a seasoned Head of Social Media to lead and grow its social media offering in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This is a senior, on-site leadership position suited to a social-first professional with strong agency experience, a track record of managing high-performing teams, and the ability to shape social strategy for enterprise-level clients.

The role calls for someone with advanced knowledge of social platforms, analytics, governance, operating structures, and client-facing leadership. You will also play a key role in strategic planning and new business pitches.

Location and employment

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (on-site)

Employment type: Full-time

Experience required: 10+ years, with agency experience required

What you will do

• Lead the social media function and ensure consistently strong delivery across several client accounts.
• Create and roll out integrated social media plans that support each client’s business goals.
• Recruit, coach, and manage a team of social media specialists.
• Champion innovation in content planning, paid social, community engagement, influencer work, and social listening.
• Establish governance standards, delivery models, and operating practices for social media work.
• Use platform data and performance analysis to improve results and show campaign ROI.
• Serve as the senior point of contact for strategic conversations, workshops, and new business pitches.
• Work closely with Creative, Strategy, Digital, Media, and Account Management teams.
• Keep pace with evolving social media trends, platform changes, AI-based marketing tools, and industry best practices.

Required experience and qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in social media marketing, including substantial time in a digital, creative, or media agency.
• Proven background in leading a social media department or similarly sized practice.
• Strong working knowledge of major platforms such as Meta, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, X, Snapchat, and YouTube.
• Deep understanding of social analytics, reporting, and optimization techniques.
• Experience building scalable team structures, governance systems, and operating models.
• Excellent stakeholder handling and senior-level communication abilities.
• Demonstrated success in client presentations, strategic workshops, and business development pitches.
• Experience with clients in Saudi Arabia or the GCC is preferred.
• Automotive sector exposure is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of influencer marketing, paid social, social commerce, and AI-driven marketing solutions is an advantage.
• Experience managing enterprise or multinational client accounts is preferred.

Leadership strengths

• Strategic thinking
• Team leadership and coaching
• Client relationship management
• Business development and pitch leadership
• Decision-making
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Performance management

Why this opportunity stands out

• Take charge of a growing social media practice serving prominent regional clients.
• Work with leading brands across multiple industries.
• Receive a competitive compensation package.
• Help define the social media direction and long-term strategy for a fast-growing agency.

Application note

Interested candidates may share their CV via the contact email provided in the source listing.