Regional Marketing & PR Manager (MENA)

Chain Reaction; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent marketing firm in Dubai is seeking a Regional Marketing & PR Manager to enhance brand visibility and integrated marketing efforts across the MENA region. This role requires a strategic mindset and excellent communication skills, overseeing PR, media relations, and driving campaigns that resonate locally while being consistent with overall brand strategy. The ideal candidate must have over five years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of the MENA market landscape.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in marketing and/or PR, ideally in agency, tech, or digital environments.
• Strong understanding of MENA markets and media landscape.
• Excellent storytelling, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic mindset with hands-on execution ability.
• Based in Dubai, with regional scope and ambition.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the regional marketing & PR strategy across MENA.
• Lead PR, media relations, thought leadership, awards, and speaking opportunities.
• Drive integrated campaigns across content, social, events, and partnerships.
• Manage agencies, freelancers, and regional stakeholders.
• Ensure consistent brand positioning while adapting to local markets.

Skills

Marketing experience

Public relations skills

Storytelling ability

Stakeholder management

Understanding of MENA markets

Job description

Overview

Location: Dubai

Company: Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction is looking for a Regional Marketing & PR Manager to lead brand visibility, communications, and integrated marketing across the MENA region.

This role sits at the intersection of brand, media, storytelling, and performance. You'll shape how Chain Reaction shows up in-market, how we're talked about, and how our thinking travels across borders.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the regional marketing & PR strategy across MENA
• Lead PR, media relations, thought leadership, awards, and speaking opportunities
• Drive integrated campaigns across content, social, events, and partnerships
• Manage agencies, freelancers, and regional stakeholders
• Ensure consistent brand positioning while adapting to local markets

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in marketing and/or PR, ideally in agency, tech, or digital environments
• Strong understanding of MENA markets and media landscape
• Excellent storytelling, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic mindset with hands-on execution ability
• Based in Dubai, with regional scope and ambition