Social Media Specialist & Events Coordinator | General Motors Dubai, UAE

The social media specialist and events coordinator is responsible for supporting the communications department in implementing and executing the social media strategy, planning and executing press events, employee events and executive visits, and supporting the PR & communications department in various administrative roles.

1. Social Media Support.
a. Interact with our customers to service their needs in line with the company’s objectives.
b. Minute by minute participation in conversations that surround our content and brand.
c. Identify threats and opportunities in user generated content surrounding our brands.
d. Create content for feeds in various social media sites.
e. Schedule and organize meeting with multiple departments daily to generate content.
f. Manage and track brand building campaigns on various social media sites.
g. Create and update daily, weekly, and monthly reports for social media activities.
h. Assist in establishing social media measurements.

2. Event Management.
a. Plan, coordinate and execute in-country, regional or international events for the press – including product launches, motorsports & corporate events, and auto shows.
b. Plan, coordinate & execute executive visits to the region.
c. Support various group meetings & manage entire event budgets.

3. PR Operations.
a. Work with advertising agency, TAC team and government bodies to assist in producing and releasing recall ads in the media when required.
b. Enhance and maintain GM media website with updated and accurate content.
c. Maintain PR events calendar, budget reconciliation, and purchase orders processing.

Requirements
3 years experience in events management; college degree; experience in finance and administration.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English and Arabic, high level of interpersonal skills, and strong ability to multi-task, advertising, online marketing and/or PR knowledge.
Organizational skills/ability to prioritize; attention to detail; proficient with Microsoft office products; sense of urgency/working well under pressure; positive attitude; and creative.

Key Demographic Requirements – applicants must be:
Arabic Speaker

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