Marketing Communications Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Marketing Communications Manager to lead our brand’s presence across all internal and external channels while driving visibility, engagement, and reputation. In this pivotal role, you will develop and execute integrated marketing and communications strategies that elevate our brand, support commercial objectives, and foster meaningful connections with our audience. Your expertise in media relations, PR, and brand management will be instrumental in shaping our corporate identity and ensuring consistent messaging across all touchpoints.

Key Responsibilities

As the Marketing Communications Manager, you will be responsible for the following core functions:

• Brand Leadership and Consistency: Spearhead the development and enforcement of brand guidelines to ensure uniformity across all internal and external communications, materials, and customer touchpoints. Your leadership will guarantee that our brand voice, visual identity, and messaging remain cohesive and impactful.
• Strategic Marketing and Promotional Initiatives: Plan and execute high-impact marketing and promotional campaigns that align with our business objectives. This includes coordinating partnership announcements, thought-leadership activities, and dynamic social media content to enhance brand recognition and audience engagement.
• Venue-Specific Marketing Strategies: Develop tailored marketing strategies for each venue under our operation, ensuring they are positioned effectively in the market. Your role will involve defining clear brand identities, promotional approaches, and audience engagement plans that align with both local and global commercial goals.
• PR and Corporate Communications: Lead the PR and communications strategy to strengthen our corporate reputation, support business growth, and safeguard brand integrity. This includes managing media relations, crafting press releases, coordinating interviews, and engaging with key stakeholders to amplify our brand’s positive perception.
• Media Relations and Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers to secure favorable coverage. You will also collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to ensure seamless execution of communications initiatives and aligned messaging.
• Risk Management and Reputation Protection: Monitor media coverage and public sentiment to identify potential risks or issues. Proactively address these challenges by developing response strategies and escalating concerns to senior leadership as needed, ensuring our brand remains resilient and credible.
• Policy Adherence and Compliance: Ensure all communications activities adhere to approved guidelines and policies for engagement with external partners, media, and the public. Your diligence will maintain consistency and compliance across all functions.

Candidate Profile

To excel in this role, you will bring the following qualifications and experience:

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• Professional Experience: Minimum of five years in marketing and communications roles, with a preference for candidates who have worked in sports, entertainment, or similar dynamic sectors. Your background should include hands-on experience in sports marketing, events promotion, or platform-based brand building.
• Media Relations and PR Expertise: A proven track record in media relations and public relations, with the ability to enhance corporate credibility and manage reputation effectively. Your strategic approach will be critical in shaping public perception and driving brand loyalty.
• Leadership and Independent Execution: Demonstrated experience in leading workstreams independently, with a direct reporting line to senior leadership. Your ability to take ownership of projects and deliver results will be highly valued.
• Venue and Event Marketing: Experience in developing and executing marketing strategies for venues, events, or live entertainment destinations—particularly large-scale projects. This includes brand positioning, launch planning, audience development, and ongoing promotional activities.
• Stakeholder Navigation: Proven ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, balancing the needs of global and local partners while ensuring alignment with brand, communications, and business objectives. Your diplomatic and strategic approach will foster collaboration and drive success.
• Language Proficiency: Professional-level English writing and verbal communication skills are essential. Fluency in Arabic, both written and verbal, is required, with a preference for native speakers.

If you are a passionate and results-driven professional with a keen eye for branding and communications, we invite you to apply and take the lead in shaping our brand’s future.