Marketing Communications Manager

About the role

The Marketing Communications Manager will lead the development and execution of brand‑centric marketing and PR initiatives across all channels. Reporting directly to senior leadership, this role ensures the brand’s consistency, drives visibility, and supports commercial objectives for a portfolio of venues and events.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and ensure consistent application of the brand across internal and external channels, materials, and touchpoints.
• Plan and execute marketing and promotional initiatives, including partnership announcements, thought‑leadership activities, and social‑media content.
• Develop and support marketing strategies for operating venues, defining market positioning, brand identity, promotional approaches, and audience‑engagement plans.
• Deliver the PR and communications strategy to strengthen corporate reputation, support commercial goals, and protect brand integrity.
• Manage media relations: press outreach, press releases, interview coordination, and ongoing stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure adherence to communications guidelines and policies for external engagement.
• Monitor media coverage and public sentiment, identify risks, and recommend response actions.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external agencies to align messaging and ensure timely execution.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in marketing and communications, preferably within sports, entertainment, or related sectors.
• Strong background in sports marketing, events promotion, or platform‑based brand building.
• Proven expertise in media relations and PR, with ability to build corporate credibility.
• Experience leading workstreams independently and reporting to senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute venue or event marketing strategies, including brand positioning and audience development.
• Excellent navigation of complex stakeholder environments, balancing global and local partner expectations.
• Professional English writing and verbal communication skills.
• Saudi national or native Arabic speaker with strong Arabic writing capability.

Required skills