Elevate your digital marketing career on an international level by joining the marketing and brand communications teams for Dubai’s premier 5-star luxury hotels, hospitality groups, and lifestyle dining destinations. We are seeking a creative, agile, and trend-focused Junior Social Media Manager to create engaging content, manage community interactions, and build high-impact social campaigns for luxury hospitality brands.
Living and working in Dubai puts you at the epicenter of world-class lifestyle, hospitality, and digital media trends. From capturing visual stories across Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina to showcasing exclusive resort experiences along Palm Jumeirah, you will represent leading 5-star hotel brands. In this creative role, you will act as a digital storyteller—driving engagement, growing online communities, and showcasing luxury experiences across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
Key Responsibilities:
Content Creation & Visual Storytelling: Plan, shoot, and edit high-quality short-form video content (Reels, TikToks, Shorts) and photos showcasing hotel amenities, dining venues, events, and guest experiences.
Content Scheduling & Publishing: Maintain an organized social media content calendar, write compelling on-brand copy, and publish posts across multiple platforms according to strategic posting schedules.
Community Management & Engagement: Monitor inbox inquiries, engage with comments, re-share user-generated content (UGC), and maintain a responsive, polished online brand voice.
Influencer & PR Liaison: Assist in coordinating influencer stays, media visits, and brand partnerships, ensuring seamless on-site execution during shoots and events.
Analytics & Performance Tracking: Track key metrics (reach, engagement, video views, follower growth), gather performance insights, and prepare monthly social media performance reports.
Requirements & Qualifications:
Passport & Age Requirement: Must be 18 years of age or older and hold a valid South African Passport.
Social Media / Marketing Experience: Proven experience in social media management, content creation, or digital marketing (prior experience in hospitality, luxury brands, or lifestyle media is a strong plus).
Creative Tools Proficiency: Proficiency with mobile video editing apps (CapCut, Adobe Premiere Rush/InShot), Canva, and social media scheduling platforms (Later, Meta Business Suite, Hootsuite).
Communication & Copywriting: Flawless written and spoken English communication skills with a strong eye for aesthetic design and brand storytelling.
Relocation Readiness: Willingness and eligibility to relocate full-time to Dubai, UAE.
What We Offer:
Tax-Free Earnings: Earn AED 4,000 – AED 4,500 tax-free income per month.
Full Expat Benefits Package: Comprehensive sponsorship including a full employment VISA, company-provided accommodation, and flight support.
Global Career Development: Build international digital marketing experience representing top-tier luxury hotels and premier hospitality brands.
High-Trust Environment: Supportive marketing team culture with structured training and clear pathways for career growth into Social Media Lead and Marketing Management roles.
Featured 5-Star Luxury Hotels in Dubai
All VERIFIED Candidates in our network have the opportunity to represent and work alongside Dubai’s premier luxury hotel footprints:
Jumeirah Burj Al Arab – An iconic sail-shaped landmark offering suite-only luxury and world-class dining on a private island.
Atlantis The Royal – A modern architectural marvel on Palm Jumeirah featuring celebrity-chef restaurants and sky pool lounges.
Bvlgari Resort Dubai – An exclusive private island resort combining Italian elegance, a luxury yacht club, and fine dining.
Jumeirah Al Qasr – A royal Arabian palace setting surrounded by scenic waterways inside the Madinat Jumeirah complex.
The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai – A Mediterranean-style luxury beachfront resort in the heart of Dubai Marina and JBR.
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Job Summary
Position: Junior Social Media Manager (Luxury Hotels & Hospitality)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Age Requirement: 18+ Years Old
Documentation: Valid South African Passport Required
Compensation: AED 4,000 – AED 4,500 per month (Tax-Free) + Provided Accommodation + Employment VISA