Social Media Junior Account Executive – Graduate / Entry Level

NNC is looking for a Social Media Account Executive who is curious, organised, culturally aware and excited to build a career in social media and client servicing.You do not need years of agency experience.You do need to understand social media, communicate clearly, learn quickly, care about details and take ownership of what is assigned to you.You will work closely with Account Managers and our creative, social, strategy, production and growth teams, helping keep client accounts organised and moving from brief to delivery.This role is designed for someone at the beginning of their career who wants to learn how strong social media accounts are actually managed inside a fast-moving agency.You will also learn how to use AI responsibly to research faster, organise information, develop better briefs and improve everyday workflows.What You'll DoClient & Account SupportSupport Account Managers with day-to-day client communication and coordination.Attend client meetings and prepare accurate meeting notes, action points and follow-ups.Track client requests, approvals, feedback and deadlines.Ensure agreed actions are followed through and nothing gets lost.Learn each client's brand, objectives, audience and communication style.Prepare status updates, presentations and account documents.Communicate professionally in both Arabic and English.Gradually take ownership of smaller client conversations as you develop.Content Planning & CoordinationSupport monthly social media content calendars and campaign planning.Coordinate with copywriters, designers, motion designers, social teams and production teams.Turn clear client requests into organised internal tasks and briefs.Track content from briefing through review, approval and delivery.Check that content follows brand guidelines and client requirements.Review basic Arabic and English content for accuracy before submission.Support publishing and scheduling when required.Help ensure deadlines and approvals are followed consistently.Social MediaDevelop a strong working understanding of Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, X, LinkedIn, Facebook and emerging platforms.Stay updated on social trends, formats, platform updates and audience behaviours.Understand Reels, short-form video, Stories, carousels, statics, creator content and reactive content.Monitor competitors and identify interesting social media activity.Share relevant trends, references and opportunities with the wider team.Learn why some content performs better than others rather than simply following trends.Arabic & Regional UnderstandingCommunicate naturally and confidently in Arabic.Review Arabic content for basic language quality, meaning and cultural relevance.Recognise when Arabic communication sounds unnatural or overly translated.Develop a strong understanding of UAE and GCC audiences and digital culture.Help ensure Arabic communication feels locally relevant and intentional.Community & Social ListeningSupport monitoring of comments, messages, mentions and audience conversations.Escalate sensitive comments or potential reputation issues to senior team members.Identify recurring questions or audience feedback.Help organise community observations that can inform future content.Reporting & AnalyticsCollect basic social media performance data.Support weekly and monthly reports.Learn key metrics including reach, engagement, views, watch time, clicks and follower growth.Identify simple patterns in content performance.Help the team answer:What happened?Why might it have happened?What could we improve next time?You are not expected to be an analyst on day one, but you should be curious about what the numbers mean.AI & Emerging TechnologyUse AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or comparable platforms responsibly as part of your workflow.Use AI to support research, competitor analysis, meeting summaries, idea exploration and information organisation.Learn how to write clear prompts and improve outputs through iteration.Verify AI-generated information rather than assuming it is correct.Understand that AI supports your thinking—it does not replace it.Protect client confidentiality when using AI tools.Stay curious about emerging tools and new ways of working.Project & Workflow ManagementMaintain timelines, trackers and task updates accurately.Follow up proactively rather than waiting to be reminded.Prioritise tasks according to deadlines and importance.Flag delays or missing information early.Keep files, feedback and approvals organised.Learn how multiple agency disciplines work together.Become someone your team can depend on.What We're Looking ForFresh graduate or early-career candidate.Native-level Arabic speaker with excellent written and spoken Arabic.Professional working proficiency in English.Strong interest in social media, advertising, digital culture and brands.Good understanding of major social media platforms and content formats.Strong written communication skills.Excellent attention to detail.Strong organisation and time-management skills.Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously.Curiosity and willingness to learn quickly.Comfortable asking questions when something is unclear.Ability to receive feedback and improve from it.Professional attitude when communicating with clients and colleagues.Strong problem-solving mindset.Comfortable using Google Workspace, Microsoft Office or similar productivity tools.Familiarity with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or other AI tools and an interest in using them productively.Genuine interest in UAE, GCC and wider Arab digital culture.Your DegreeA degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Media, Business or a related discipline can be helpful, but we care more about your ability, attitude, curiosity and potential.Strong AdvantagesThese are useful but not required:Internship experience in an agency, marketing team or media company.Experience managing a university, personal, freelance or small-business social media account.Basic experience with Meta Business Suite or social scheduling tools.Familiarity with analytics or social reporting.Basic understanding of paid social media.Basic Canva, presentation or content-creation skills.Experience with student societies, events or volunteering that required organisation and coordination.Examples of content, campaigns, university projects or social pages you helped create.What Success Looks LikeAt this level, success is not about knowing everything. It is about how quickly you learn.You take good notes.You follow through.You don't need to be reminded twice.You notice details.You ask better questions over time.You understand that forwarding a message is not the same as managing a task.You become more confident with clients, more useful to your team and more knowledgeable about social media every month.Most importantly, people begin to trust that when something is assigned to you, it will get done properly.Life at NNCAt NNC, we're a collective of 90+ passionate people brought together by a shared ambition to create exceptional work for our clients and partners.We've built our reputation through dynamic, impactful campaigns that create meaningful connections between brands and their audiences.We communicate openly, challenge one another, share ideas and continuously grow together because we believe the strongest work happens through collaboration.What We OfferA competitive salary aligned with the role and your potential.Top-tier health insurance with comprehensive medical coverage.Flexible working hours built around trust and accountability.An overtime policy that respects your time.Menstrual leave supporting employee well-being.An agile, cross-functional working environment.A diverse team representing more than 16 nationalities.A dedicated learning and development budget supporting your personal and professional growth.Direct exposure to experienced account, creative, strategy, production and social teams, giving you the opportunity to learn across disciplines.At NNC, we don't expect you to arrive knowing everything. We expect you to arrive ready to learn, contribute and grow.Join us and build the foundations of a strong career in social media and communications.