Social Media Freelancer (Middle East)
Apply on company siteVita Coco is the leading coconut water brand in the world, built on a simple idea: bring better-for-you, natural hydration to more people. Since starting in 2004, we’ve grown into a global business with teams in New York, London, and Singapore, and we’re now publicly traded on NASDAQ under COCO.
As a Public Benefit Corporation and Certified B Corp, we’re committed to supporting farming communities, sourcing responsibly, and building products that are better for people and the planet. We move fast, stay scrappy, and care deeply about doing the right thing.
We’re now looking for someone who’s excited to join a growing, purpose-driven company and help shape what comes next.
Our Values:
- Human First: We lead with inclusivity, transparency, and empathy.
- Nothing is Impossible: We experiment, learn, and keep moving forward.
- United by Our Will to Win: We stay aligned, work collaboratively, and push toward shared goals.
- Part of Something Bigger: We’re committed to uplifting the communities we’re connected to locally and globally
REPORTING TO: SENIOR DIGITAL CONTENT MANAGER, EMEA
LOCATION: MIDDLE EAST, IDEALLY UAE-BASED
CONTRACT: PART-TIME FREELANCE/CONTRACTOR ROLE
TRAVEL: OCCASIONAL TRAVEL FOR SHOOTS, ACTIVATIONS AND EVENTS, MOSTLY IN THE UAE WITH SOME FLEXIBILITY AS WE GROW INTO OTHER MARKETS
IN A NUTSHELL YOU'LL BE...
A CONTENT CREATOR
- Create UGC-style content for Vita Coco Arabia across Instagram and TikTok.
- Capture short-form video that feels native to the region and relevant to local audiences.
- Be comfortable filming on your phone, editing quickly and appearing on camera.
- Capture content at activations, events, gyms, cafés, retail moments and lifestyle occasions.
- Pitch simple, repeatable content ideas that keep the channel active and fresh.
A CHANNEL MANAGER
- Support the day-to-day running of Vita Coco Arabia’s social channels, along side our central team.
- Schedule and publish content across Instagram and TikTok.
- Support with captions and community management.
- Keep the channel plugged into relevant trends, moments and conversations.
- Make sure the tone feels like Vita Coco, while still feeling right for the Middle East audience.
A LOCAL SOCIAL EXPERT
- Spot regional trends, creators, events and cultural moments Vita Coco should know about.
- Pitch ideas around wellness, fitness, food, heat, social occasions and everyday routines.
- Help identify creators, UGC talent and potential brand fans in the market.
- Advise on low-and-no-cost creator opportunities, including contra/gifting partnerships.
- Support occasional activation coverage, mostly in the UAE, with some flexibility as we grow.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO...
- Is based in the Middle East, ideally the UAE, with Arabic language skills.
- Understands Instagram, TikTok and regional internet culture.
- Can shoot, edit and publish strong social-first content.
- Experience supporting influencer gifting, contra partnerships or UGC creator sourcing.
- Is comfortable being on camera and working independently as a part-time contractor.
- Knows how to make content feel local without making it feel forced.
- Is proactive, organised and happy to pitch ideas.
- Has a good eye for creators, trends and social moments.
- Gets that great brand social should entertain first, then sell.
- Loves coconuts. Obviously.
A NOTE FROM US
We welcome you to apply—even if you don’t check every box. We’re big fans of curious, growth-minded people who want to learn, contribute, and make an impact. If you feel connected to our brands and our mission, we’d love to hear from you.
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