Consultant, Digital

ABOUT IP EXCELLERA: IP Excellera is a market leading, integrated strategic advisory firm with service offerings across Communications, Investor Relations, Corporate Reporting and Sustainability, with offices in Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and Dubai, IP Excellera serves some of the region’s most high-profile companies. IP Excellera’s team of 60 talented consultants are drawn from the world’s leading financial, government and academic institutions offering clients best in class advice so they can navigate risk, reputation and change. The company represents clients in the public and private sectors and has a portfolio of more than 100 corporate clients with a combined market value of over $3 trillion. In 2025, IP Excellera joined Excellera Advisory Group, one of the leading corporate affairs advisory groups in EMEA.We are looking for a talented Associate interested in developing a career in communications advisory. The ideal candidate should have strong writing, research, and organisational skills, with an interest in communications, financial markets, media, and corporate reputation. This role is suited to candidates looking to build foundational consulting experience within a fast-paced advisory environment.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESClient management and strategy Develop, implement, and oversee end-to-end social media strategies tailored to each client’s objectives.Provide strategic counsel to clients on digital trends, campaigns, and performance improvements.·Support day-to-day account management across multiple clients, ensuring tasks are delivered accurately and on timeAttend client meetings where applicable, support follow-up actions and reportingStay informed on market developments, and industry trends relevant to clients and sectorsDaily, weekly and monthly client reporting Conducts research and monitors industry news relevant to clients, demonstrates strong ability to monitor wider intelligence around clients and industry/sector news and feed into teamContent and campaign oversightSupport the development of social media contentManage content calendars and oversee day-to-day posting across platforms (Instagram, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat and others)Collaborate with creative partners (designers, videographers, copywriters) to produce engaging contentAnalytics and optimizationMonitor performance metrics and generate regular reports with insights and recommendationsOptimize content and campaigns for reach, engagement, and conversionTrack social trends, algorithms and emerging platforms to keep client accounts ahead of the curveAble to monitor social channels using non-specialist monitoring toolsUnderstands key social media campaign metrics and is able to draft activity reports with accurate integrated digital metrics, with minimal guidanceNew business developmentContributes to new business proposals and pitch presentations by providing support to colleagues, including media and client sector researchAssist in preparing presentations, credentials, and the overall proposalCANDIDATE REQUIREMENTSStrong knowledge of social media platforms, paid advertising, and analytics tools (Meta Business Suite, TikTok Ads Manager, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, Google Analytics, etc.).5+ years of experience in social media, public relations, strategic communications or a related fieldShould be able to read, speak and write in Arabic and EnglishBachelor’s degree or higher Strong presentation and client-facing skills, with the ability to explain insights and strategy clearly.Ability to manage multiple accounts simultaneously and deliver under tight deadlines.Solid understanding of content formats (short-form video, reels, stories, carousels, long-form posts).Strong research, writing, and analytical skillsAbility to collaborate effectively with team membersAttention to detail and willingness to learn in a fast-paced consulting environment