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Art Director
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About Ogilvy
Memac Ogilvy is one of the leading creative networks in MENA with its flagship office in the UAE and a strong local footprint in the GCC and North Africa. It is part of the formidable worldwide Ogilvy network. It’s the only truly integrated comms network – with beyond Brand & Advertising, a deep PR & Influence, Social Media Performance and Customer Engagement & Digital capability under 1 P&L and under single leadership. Memac Ogilvy is about Making Brands Matter. We deliver on this by combining expert and new capabilities for modern marketing solutions (we are not a traditional advertising agency anymore) with solid project management expertise for agile and effective delivery as well as through a passionate talent agenda.
The agency is the most awarded Middle Eastern agency in Cannes as well as a big winner at the local award show Lynx. It counts over 600 staff members.
What You’ll Do:
Creative Management:
- Think creatively and devise imaginative and intelligent advertisements based on client briefs.
- Push boundaries of original thinking to explore new creative solutions.
- Communicate creative ideas effectively to a wide audience of varying levels of creative knowledge.
- Translate the strategic creative concept into different creative executions to be presented to the client.
- Execute creative ideas to the highest standard involving and communicating with the necessary creative team.
- Modify initial ideas into workable concepts until the client is satisfied.
- Align the copy with art direction and vice versa.
- Deliver work to brief on time and on budget, to the highest quality.
- Develop smart, single-minded ideas that are on strategy.
- Maintain proper layout and conceptual execution throughout all phases of campaign.
- Develop creative ideas and concepts, often in partnership with the creative team.
- Present ideas to colleagues and clients.
- Update digital media with snappy, timely content.
- Amend, revise or redevelop adverts or campaigns in response to feedback from the creative director, account team or clients.
- Oversee campaigns through the production stage to completion.
- Work on several campaigns at once, sometimes under pressure and often to tight deadlines.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver work to brief on time and to quality standards and quantity required.
- Grasp the concept of idea versus execution and understand ideas when identified by others.
- Identify ideas in own work and explain it clearly.
- Push boundaries when it comes to execution and finding new techniques in Art direction.
- Articulate their own creative ideas to other team members with support from managers.
- Understand and appreciate the nature and value of brands.
- Approach all activity within the context of 360 Degree Brand Stewardship.
- Act in the best interest of the brand at all times.
- Generate lots of fresh, original ideas from a brief.
- Push boundaries of original thinking to explore new creative solutions.
- Begin to develop a basic knowledge of creative formats.
- Align the copy with art direction and vice versa.
- Work collaboratively with creative partner.
- Collaborate and communicate with team members at all times regarding deadlines, revisions, quality control and new work.
- Work well under pressure.
- Be highly motivated and well organized.
- See other people's point of view, accept and address feedback.
- Assume all administrative responsibilities for making given duties feasible.
- Actively seek inspiration from the external environment to influence creativity.
- Familiarize themselves with the product and competitor activities in the market.
- Be proficient in discussing the client's core message and target audience.
- Build key relationships with Account Management, Planning & Traffic departments.
- Meet regularly with relevant departments to discuss the client's requirements and core messages.
- Portray a helpful and innovative image for the Creative Department.
What You’ll Need:
- Strong listening skills to fully understand the brief.
- Familiarity with Typography and a good feeling for its appropriate use.
- Practical knowledge of Photography.
- Good knowledge of artwork preparations and its appropriate use for reproduction in various media.
- Solid knowledge of required languages and their relevant design skills.
- Ability to remain up-to-date with new ideas, techniques and styles (i.e., art, films, TV programmes, music, fashion, trends etc.).
- Understanding and appreciation of the nature and value of their clients' brands.
- Ability to generate lots of fresh, original ideas from a brief.
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Content Creator
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About Ogilvy
Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Content Creation & Storytelling:
- Develop and execute compelling short-form film and video content with a strong storytelling focus.
- Research industry-related topics and current trends to visually inform content creation.
- Collaborate closely with creative and strategy teams to conceptualize and storyboard video content for clients.
- Create diverse content types, including video, social media templates, and visual assets, ensuring adherence to brand style guides and relevant tone.
- Produce various video formats, including but not limited to:
- Live events/event highlights
- Interviews/talking heads
- Social media campaign videos
- Long-form video content
Video Editing & Production:
- Edit and create social media cutdowns optimized for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
- Capture or shoot content using various filming equipment, suitable for platforms such as TikTok or other short video formats.
Digital Strategy & Execution:
- Support the development and maintenance of digital content guidelines.
- Utilize various digital publishing platforms to create structured content drafts.
- Develop and deliver social media campaigns that align with client (e.g., QF's) brand objectives.
Team Collaboration & Market Understanding:
- Provide clear direction and support to the team in achieving business objectives.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of market dynamics and brand positioning within the market.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Technical Proficiency:
- Highly skilled in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Final Cut, and DaVinci Resolve.
- Basic knowledge of Illustrator and graphic design.
- Proficiency in audio recording, processing, and color grading.
- Motion graphics skills are a significant advantage.
Creative & Strategic Thinking:
- Proven passion for storytelling through visual media.
- Ability to research and identify visual trends.
- Strong conceptualization and storyboarding skills.
- A keen eye for detail and adherence to brand guidelines.
Communication & Collaboration:
- Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively within a diverse team.
- Ability to provide clear direction and contribute to team objectives.
How We’ll Support You
Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.
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About WPP Media
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.
WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.
For more information, visit wppmedia.com.
About WPP Media
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.
WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com
About Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media Brand
Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As “Growth Architects," we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders — better for people, planet, and business — by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders.
Role Summary and Impact
As a Social Media Executive at WPP Media, you will play a critical role in driving social excellence across client portfolios by translating brand and business objectives into impactful social strategies. Operating at the intersection of creativity, media, and data, you will be responsible for managing always-on social presence, executing campaigns, and optimizing performance through analytics-driven decision-making.
This role goes beyond publishing content; you will actively shape how brands show up within culture, conversations, and digital ecosystems. Your work will directly influence brand perception, audience engagement, and performance outcomes, contributing to broader media effectiveness and business growth.
- Support the development and evolution of social media strategies aligned with integrated communication, media, and performance objectives.
- Plan and execute social content calendars and campaigns, ensuring alignment with brand priorities, seasonal moments, and marketing initiatives.
- Manage day-to-day publishing across platforms including LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook, and YouTube, maintaining consistency, relevance, and brand integrity.
- Drive community management by fostering meaningful interactions, responding to audiences in a timely, brand-appropriate manner, and strengthening audience relationships.
- Actively monitor social trends, platform updates, and cultural conversations to identify opportunities for brand participation and relevance.
- Leverage analytics and reporting tools to evaluate content and campaign performance, extracting actionable insights to enhance engagement and effectiveness.
- Provide data-driven recommendations to refine content, messaging, and platform approaches.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (media, strategy, creative, performance, and client servicing) to ensure cohesive storytelling and channel alignment.
- Contribute to ongoing optimization efforts by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, content performance, and audience impact.
Skills and Experience
At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:
- Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
- Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
- Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.
- 1–2 years of experience in social media content management, including planning, creating, and scheduling content across various platforms.
• Strong knowledge of digital media and integrated marketing channels.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current social media trends and platform updates.
• Experience with social media reporting, publishing, and listening tools.
• Deep understanding of all media, particularly digital platforms.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills. - Good copywriting skills.
- Experience in banking sector is a plus.
Life at WPP Media & Benefits
Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide.
While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please read our Privacy Notice for more information on how we process the information you provide.
Ready to apply?
Apply to WPP MediaAbout WPP Media
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.
WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.
For more information, visit wppmedia.com.
About WPP Media
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.
WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com
About Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media Brand
Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As “Growth Architects," we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders — better for people, planet, and business — by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders.
Role Summary and Impact
The Senior Social Manager will lead the development, execution, and optimization of advanced social media strategies designed to strengthen clients’ brand presence, drive meaningful engagement, and deliver measurable business outcomes. This role requires a strategic, performance-oriented thinker with strong hands-on expertise across paid and organic social ecosystems.
Operating across high-profile accounts, you will balance strategic leadership with operational excellence; guiding campaign direction, driving innovation, overseeing performance, and mentoring junior team members. Your work will directly contribute to brand growth, media effectiveness, and business impact within an integrated communications framework.
- Develop and implement comprehensive social media strategies aligned with client business objectives, marketing priorities, and performance goals.
- Lead the planning, execution, and optimization of paid and organic social initiatives across platforms including Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.
- Oversee full-funnel social planning, including audience strategy, channel roles, creative input, media allocation, and performance optimization.
- Manage end-to-end campaign workflows, including briefing, setup, QA, pacing, optimization, reporting, and post-campaign analysis.
- Own budget management, forecasting, and financial tracking to ensure efficient and effective media investment.
- Analyze performance data and translate findings into actionable insights and strategic recommendations to improve ROI and campaign effectiveness.
- Confidently present strategies, performance results, and growth opportunities to clients and senior stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities for innovation, platform testing, and continuous account growth.
- Mentor and support junior team members, ensuring high-quality execution and capability development.
- Collaborate closely with strategy, analytics, creative, and client leadership teams to deliver integrated, performance-driven solutions.
Skills and Experience
At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. Success in this role requires embracing WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:
- Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire Transformational Creativity
- Create an Open Environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences while Cultivating Trust
- Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth, Innovation, and Enterprise Collaboration
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
- 4–6+ years of experience in social media strategy, planning, and activation, preferably within a media agency or integrated marketing environment.
- Strong expertise across major social platforms, including Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.
- Proven ability to manage campaigns, budgets, and performance optimization initiatives.
- Advanced knowledge of social analytics, measurement frameworks, attribution models, and reporting tools.
- Strong client management, storytelling, and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects, manage multiple workstreams, and thrive in fast-paced environments.
- Experience mentoring, guiding, or overseeing junior team members.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
Life at WPP Media & Benefits
Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events.
Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide.
While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please read our Privacy Notice for more information on how we process the information you provide.
Ready to apply?
Apply to WPP Media