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Social Media Director - Riyadh

Ogilvy MENA
CompanyOgilvy MENA
CategoryMarketing
LocationRiyadh
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelDirector
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted16 Jan 2026
Last verified12 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (greenhouse)
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Description
About Ogilvy Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry.   What we're looking for The Social Media Director will be running accounts, providing insights-driven strategies, strengthening client & partner agency relationships, collaborating with cross-departmental teams, while managing a team.   The individual should understand the power of digital and social media and can think creatively to solve problems. The candidate requires having a forward-thinking ability to identify digital and social trends and put these into practice for our clients.   The ideal candidate brings an entrepreneurial spirit to client work and develops new, creative solutions to transform their clients’ digital practices with passion in a fast-paced environment.    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:   Manages client expectations effectively   Plans and develops Social Media Strategy (across digital channels, content, campaigns & connections) with various stakeholders   Understands business KPI's, their effects and how to set and achieve them   Meets with clients regularly to align on overall strategy, present work done and insights/research that can help the brand achieve digital marketing success.   Deeply understands brand insights, customer segmentation, and target needs to steer actionable creative briefs. Thus, leading to effective social campaign conceptualization and presentation.   Oversees a team of content creators/community managers and ensure that brand messaging is shared across social/digital channels is optimized /aligned to client's brand and needs.   Ensures timely and effective service delivery to clients.   Develops presentations for clients relative to project management/programme status.   Keeps team(s) appropriately informed and involved in projects.   Provides leadership in developing and presenting new social media campaigns and plans for potential/existing clients.   Identifies and pursues new business opportunities within and across company offices and practice areas.   Delivers strong analysis, creative ideas, strategies and concepts to new social media campaigns and projects.   Anticipates and assists in developing solutions to client problems.   Understands the creative process and how to work effectively with internal and external creative resources and is able to understand and use technology to support day to day work.   A broadly capable writer and editor, able to generate a range of materials that requires minimal editing and edit the work of others.   Acts in accordance with company policies and procedures at all times.   Is familiar with the company’s vision and exemplifies the company’s values and ethics.   MAJOR COMPONENTS OF THE ROLE:      Client-Centric     Lead strategic oversight  of major portfolio clients   Ensure robust delivery of strategic, ideas-led campaign for all clients within practice   Drive relentless innovation in strategic and planning concepts and tools   Engage group directors and other practice leaders to enhance offering, counsel and ensure client satisfaction   Drive creativity and effectiveness through