Strategic Communications Lead

Sharjah Art Foundation; Sharjah; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharjah Art Foundation is seeking a Communications Manager to lead its integrated communications strategy across PR, media relations, marketing, social media, digital platforms and the website. The role oversees the Communications team, budget, external agencies and media partnerships for exhibitions, programmes and institutional initiatives.

English and Arabic messaging must be consistent with institutional positioning, with responsibilities spanning executive communications, press outreach and

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications or a related field with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading integrated communications, PR and media relations across campaigns and institutional initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage teams, budgets and external agencies to a strategic communications vision.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Foundation’s integrated communications strategy across PR, media relations, marketing, social media, digital platforms and the website.
• Oversee campaigns for exhibitions, programmes and institutional initiatives with timelines and priorities.
• Manage communications materials in English and Arabic, ensuring consistent institutional messaging.
• Oversee executive and institutional communications for leadership and curators, including media opportunities.
• Coordinate with artists, curators and departments on interviews and media requirements.
• Oversee SAF Shops, online shop and Rain Room communications and ticketing.
• Monitor media coverage and post-campaign analysis across English- and Arabic-language media.

Skills

PR strategy

Media relations

Budget management

Team leadership

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Sharjah Art Foundation is seeking a Communications Manager to lead its integrated communications strategy across PR, media relations, marketing, social media, digital platforms and the website. The role oversees the Communications team, budget, external agencies and media partnerships for exhibitions, programmes and institutional initiatives.

English and Arabic messaging must be consistent with institutional positioning, with responsibilities spanning executive communications, press outreach and