Community Manager - Saudi National

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who We Are</strong></h3> <p>VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement &amp; Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.</p> <p><strong>About WPP</strong></p> <p>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite&nbsp;cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel&nbsp;in a single company –&nbsp;powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open,&nbsp;to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit&nbsp;<u><a href="http://wpp.com/" data-outlook-id="2714312b-312f-4651-9f88-d8a4e47547bc">WPP.com</a></u>.</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p> <h3 data-start="1111" data-end="1141"><strong data-start="1115" data-end="1141">Who we’re looking for:</strong></h3> <p data-start="1143" data-end="1387">We are looking for a Saudi-based <strong data-start="1176" data-end="1197">Community Manager</strong> to join our growing <strong data-start="1218" data-end="1230">Studio X</strong> team. You’ll be the voice of some of the world’s most iconic brands, managing and nurturing their social media presence across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.</p> <p data-start="1389" data-end="1672">You’ll work at the intersection of culture, content and community, ensuring our brands remain relevant, engaged, and connected with their audience. If you are fluent in Saudi Arabic, passionate about local culture, and thrive in fast-paced digital environments, this role is for you.</p> <hr data-start="1674" data-end="1677"> <h3 data-start="1679" data-end="1708"><strong data-start="1683" data-end="1708">What you’ll be doing:</strong></h3> <h4 data-start="1710" data-end="1747"><strong data-start="1715" data-end="1747">Content Strategy &amp; Execution</strong></h4> <ul data-start="1748" data-end="2129"> <li data-start="1748" data-end="1842"> <p data-start="1750" data-end="1842">Guide fit-for-platform content strategies rooted in cultural and platform-specific insights.</p> </li> <li data-start="1843" data-end="1956"> <p data-start="1845" data-end="1956">Partner with creative and strategy teams to deliver always-on content that fuels fandom and cultural relevance.</p> </li> <li data-start="1957" data-end="2048"> <p data-start="1959" data-end="2048">Develop platform-tailored content management approaches across paid and organic channels.</p> </li> <li data-start="2049" data-end="2129"> <p data-start="2051" data-end="2129">Identify trends and opportunities to inspire new content ideas and innovation.</p> </li> </ul> <h4 data-start="2131" data-end="2160"><strong data-start="2136" data-end="2160">Community Engagement</strong></h4> <ul data-start="2161" data-end="2446"> <li data-start="2161" data-end="2264"> <p data-start="2163" data-end="2264">Act as the brand’s voice, engaging authentically and promptly with audiences across social platforms.</p> </li> <li data-start="2265" data-end="2356"> <p data-start="2267" data-end="2356">Respond to questions, resolve concerns, and nurture online communities in line with SLAs.</p> </li> <li data-start="2357" data-end="2446"> <p data-start="2359" data-end="2446">Build meaningful, two-way conversations that deepen audience connection and brand love.</p> </li> </ul> <h4 data-start="2448" data-end="2477"><strong data-start="2453" data-end="2477">Reporting &amp; Insights</strong></h4> <ul data-start="2478" data-end="2746"> <li data-start="2478" data-end="2584"> <p data-start="2480" data-end="2584">Stay ahead of cultural trends, emerging conversations and local insights to shape engagement strategies.</p> </li> <li data-start="2585" data-end="2664"> <p data-start="2587" data-end="2664">Conduct social audits to ensure brand presence is optimized across platforms.</p> </li> <li data-start="2665" data-end="2746"> <p data-start="2667" data-end="2746">Provide data-backed recommendations to inform strategy and enhance performance.</p> </li> </ul> <h4 data-start="2748" data-end="2787"><strong data-start="2753" data-end="2787">Cross-Functional Collaboration</strong></h4> <ul data-start="2788" data-end="2965"> <li data-start="2788" data-end="2885"> <p data-start="2790" data-end="2885">Collaborate with regional and local teams to align global brand guidelines with market nuances.</p> </li> <li data-start="2886" data-end="2965"> <p data-start="2888" data-end="2965">Support real-time content creation with creative, influencer and media teams.</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="2967" data-end="2970"> <h3 data-start="2972" data-end="2997"><strong data-start="2976" data-end="2997">What you’ll need:</strong></h3> <ul data-start="2999" data-end="3629"> <li data-start="2999" data-end="3087"> <p data-start="3001" data-end="3087">Based in Saudi Arabia with deep knowledge of the Saudi digital and cultural landscape.</p> </li> <li data-start="3088" data-end="3213"> <p data-start="3090" data-end="3213">Fluency in <strong data-start="3101" data-end="3117">Saudi Arabic</strong> and <strong data-start="3122" data-end="3133">English</strong>, both written and spoken, with strong caption writing skills in both languages.</p> </li> <li data-start="3214" data-end="3306"> <p data-start="3216" data-end="3306">2+ years of experience in social media, community management, or digital engagement roles.</p> </li> <li data-start="3307" data-end="3368"> <p data-start="3309" data-end="3368">Background in FMCG, retail or similar industries is a plus.</p> </li> <li data-start="3369" data-end="3466"> <p data-start="3371" data-end="3466">Proven experience in developing always-on engagement strategies and managing live interactions.</p> </li> <li data-start="3467" data-end="3538"> <p data-start="3469" data-end="3538">Comfortable working in fast-paced, culturally sensitive environments.</p> </li> <li data-start="3539" data-end="3629"> <p data-start="3541" data-end="3629">Experience with social listening and analytics tools to track sentiment and performance.</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="3631" data-end="3634"> <h3 data-start="3636" data-end="3668"><strong data-start="3640" data-end="3668">Additional Competencies:</strong></h3> <ul data-start="3670" data-end="4285"> <li data-start="3670" data-end="3755"> <p data-start="3672" data-end="3755"><strong data-start="3672" data-end="3698">Social Media Expertise</strong> – Deep platform knowledge and audience behavior insight.</p> </li> <li data-start="3756" data-end="3843"> <p data-start="3758" data-end="3843"><strong data-start="3758" data-end="3782">Cultural Sensitivity</strong> – Strong understanding of Saudi consumers and market trends.</p> </li> <li data-start="3844" data-end="3926"> <p data-start="3846" data-end="3926"><strong data-start="3846" data-end="3868">Community Building</strong> – Skilled at fostering authentic engagement and dialogue.</p> </li> <li data-start="3927" data-end="4012"> <p data-start="3929" data-end="4012"><strong data-start="3929" data-end="3949">Creative Writing</strong> – Ability to craft culturally relevant and compelling content.</p> </li> <li data-start="4013" data-end="4109"> <p data-start="4015" data-end="4109"><strong data-start="4015" data-end="4038">Real-Time Execution</strong> – Agile, responsive and proactive in fast-moving digital environments.</p> </li> <li data-start="4110" data-end="4195"> <p data-start="4112" data-end="4195"><strong data-start="4112" data-end="4135">Data-Driven Mindset</strong> – Able to interpret data and inform strategies effectively.</p> </li> <li data-start="4196" data-end="4285"> <p data-start="4198" data-end="4285"><strong data-start="4198" data-end="4220">Team Collaboration</strong> – Strong communicator and collaborator across teams and markets.<br><br>#LI-EMEA</p> </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB"><span lang="EN-GB">We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. 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