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Manager, Social Media & Influencer

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This job is a leadership position for a Social Media & Influencer Manager at AirAsia. You might like this job because you'll shape brand campaigns during big cultural moments and lead a creative team to make impactful stories come alive!

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Kuala Lumpur

Job Description



Job Description

The Role:

This is a leadership role for someone who wants to shape how one of Asia’s most recognisable brands shows up in culture — during the moments that matter most.

As Social & Influencer Manager, you’ll be at the centre of everything big: Ramadan and CNY campaigns, influencer activations, major route launches, and anything else that calls for AirAsia to make a statement. You’ll own the social strategy behind these campaigns and lead a small, sharp team to bring them to life — from ideas and influencer plans, to strategy, content delivery and performance analysis.

You won’t be doing this alone. You’ll work hand-in-hand with a dedicated Social Media Specialist, Social Media Executive, and a Production lead (who brings creative to life). You’ll also partner closely with our paid, marketing, PR teams — all working toward one goal: building brand relevance through brilliant storytelling.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Leading the strategy for seasonal and brand campaigns — from first idea to final post

  • Translating business goals into social-first content plans that connect with real people, across regions and platforms

  • Partnering with your Social Media Specialist, Executive, and Production Lead to brainstorm, brief, and bring campaigns to life

  • Defining the influencer approach for each moment — identifying the right talent and how they fit into the wider campaign

  • Reviewing content, concepts, and creator submissions — giving clear, constructive feedback that elevates the work

  • Aligning with PR, marketing, growth, and regional teams to ensure messaging, timing, and creative are in sync

  • Spotting content bottlenecks early and helping the team navigate challenges before they become blockers

  • Using insights from performance data and social listening to guide strategy and surface opportunities

  • Building and owning the campaign calendar — planning ahead, setting lead times, and ensuring the team is prepared

  • Leading creative sessions and campaign workshops that spark bold, actionable ideas

  • Creating internal strategy decks and presenting clear plans to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams

  • Mentoring your team — offering regular feedback, helping set development goals, and creating space for them to grow

  • Keeping an eye on where culture is heading — and helping AirAsia show up in ways that feel timely and relevant

What we’re looking for:

  • You have 5+ years of experience in social strategy, content, or influencer marketing — ideally with campaign leadership across multiple regions

  • You’re a strong team leader and team player who can guide people and bring calm to fast-moving projects

  • You can take a complex business goal and turn it into a clear, creative campaign strategy — then lead others to deliver it

  • You’re both incredibly creative and structured — great, fresh ideas excite you, but so does building a well-planned calendar and running an organised team

  • You know how to give feedback that helps the work get better — with clarity, not ego

  • You’re confident presenting ideas to stakeholders, and backing them up with logic, insight, and intent

  • You’re collaborative, easy to work with, and able to align people across teams and time zones

  • You bring cultural fluency — especially across Southeast Asia — and you’re always listening to what matters to our audiences

  • Most importantly: you care about making things that matter — not just to the business, but to the people we’re speaking to

A few extras we look for:

We’re not interested in buzzwords or bravado. We’re looking for someone who:

  • Cares about doing things well, but doesn’t wait for perfection

  • Communicates clearly and kindly

  • Knows how to make things happen — and enjoys the process

  • Brings incredible creative and  original thinking, but isn’t afraid to adapt and evolve


We are all different - one talent to another - that is how we rely on our differences. At AirAsia, you will be treated fairly and given all chances to be your best.We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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Company Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

The company offers various perks such as travel discounts, which include reduced rates for flights and access to e-coupon schemes.

Career Development Opportunities

The company invests in its employees through training programs, workshops, and skill development initiatives.

Dynamic Work Environment

The company is known for its innovative culture and encourages employees to bring creative ideas to the table.


Additional Info

Experience Level

0 - 10 Years of Experience


Company Profile

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