Strategic Communications Manager – Arts & Culture (Sharjah)

Sharjah Art Foundation; Sharjah; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharjah Art Foundation is seeking a Communications Manager to lead an integrated communications strategy across PR, media relations, marketing, social media, digital platforms and the website for exhibitions, programmes and institutional initiatives.

The role manages the communications team and budget, oversees media relations for local to international outlets, and coordinates executive and institutional communications with senior management.

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications or a related field.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in arts and culture in museums or non-profit organisations.
• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the Foundation’s integrated communications strategy across PR, media relations, marketing, social media and the website.
• Lead communications planning for exhibitions, programmes and major institutional initiatives.
• Manage the Communications team and annual budget.
• Oversee local, regional and international media relations and press outreach.
• Coordinate with senior management on messaging and crisis communications.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Bilingual Arabic/English

Arts & culture experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Marketing/Communications

Job description

Sharjah Art Foundation is seeking a Communications Manager to lead an integrated communications strategy across PR, media relations, marketing, social media, digital platforms and the website for exhibitions, programmes and institutional initiatives.

The role manages the communications team and budget, oversees media relations for local to international outlets, and coordinates executive and institutional communications with senior management.