100000002986.Communications Manager

Qatar Foundation International; Qatar; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Foundation International seeks a senior communications leader to shape and execute a comprehensive strategy across bilingual Arabic and English channels. You will drive impact through multi-format content, media relations, and high-profile ecosystem events in a fast-moving technology and innovation landscape.

You will translate complex AI, biotech, cleantech, and other advanced concepts into accessible narratives for government, investors, and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• 8-10 years of relevant full-time communications experience in technology, research, innovation, or startup ecosystems, 3 of which at a supervisory level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an annual communications strategy aligned with goals to attract top-tier companies, investors, partners, and talent.
• Craft compelling, multi-format content to showcase breakthroughs across the ecosystem.
• Translate complex scientific concepts into accessible narratives for diverse stakeholders including government, partners, investors, media, and community.
• Lead bilingual communications (Arabic and English) with cultural relevance and global appeal.
• Plan and manage communications for major ecosystem events to maximize impact and attendance.
• Lead media relations regionally and internationally by building journalist relationships and pitches.
• Leverage AI-powered tools for content creation and analytics with human editorial oversight.
• Collaborate with founders and resident companies to strengthen narratives and fundraising momentum.
• Coordinate with government relations, business development, and program teams to align messaging with priorities.

Skills

Strategic communications

Content strategy

Media relations

Bilingual Arabic & English

Storytelling

Project management

Digital platforms

Analytics & metrics

Leadership

Arabic proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications

Tools

MS Office

Analytics dashboards

Social media management

Email marketing

Job description

Key Result Areas:

• Develop and execute an annual communications strategy aligned with QSTP’s goals of attracting top-tier companies, investors, strategic partners, and talent, while positioning the park as a global hub for impactful technologies.
• Craft compelling, multi-format content (press releases, feature stories, thought leadership, social media, newsletters, case studies, and impact reports) to showcase breakthrough technologies and achievements across QSTP’s ecosystem.
• Translate complex scientific and technological concepts (AI, biotech, cleantech, advanced materials, etc.) into accessible narratives that resonate with government stakeholders, corporate partners, investors, media, and the innovation community.
• Manage the park’s institutional brand and sub-brands (incubators, accelerators, and ecosystem programs) to ensure consistent, high-quality messaging across all channels.
• Lead media relations regionally and internationally by building journalist relationships, pitching stories, coordinating interviews, and monitoring media coverage to maximize positive visibility.
• Plan and manage communications for major ecosystem events including Demo Days, innovation showcases, company launches, funding announcements, and partnership signings to amplify impact and attendance.
• Leverage AI-powered tools for content creation, translation, personalization, performance analytics, and audience segmentation, while maintaining human editorial oversight and authentic narrative quality.
• Manage bilingual (Arabic and English) communications to ensure cultural relevance for local stakeholders while maintaining global appeal for international audiences.
• Collaborate with founders and resident companies to shape their strategic narratives, strengthen fundraising and partnership efforts, and amplify their achievements across QSTP’s platforms to enhance their visibility with investors and partners.
• Coordinate closely with government relations, business development, and program teams to align messaging with policy advocacy, partnership development, talent attraction, and community-building priorities.
• Develop and manage content calendars and editorial workflows to ensure consistent, timely, and strategic communication across platforms.
• Monitor and analyze communication performance metrics (engagement, sentiment, digital analytics, media coverage) to provide leadership with insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, engineering, computer science, or a related field, 8-10 years of relevant full-time communications experience in technology, research, innovation, or startup ecosystems, 3 of which at a supervisory level.
• ability to translate complex scientific and technical concepts (AI/ML, biotech, cleantech, robotics) into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
• Strong knowledge of AI applications in communications, including content generation, personalization, translation, audience segmentation, analytics, and responsible AI usage.
• Proven experience developing and executing strategic communication plans that support brand building, investor attraction, partnership development, and ecosystem visibility.
• Demonstrated ability to engage credibly with scientists, engineers, founders, and deep-tech companies, understanding their long development cycles, regulatory considerations, and communication challenges.
• Solid experience managing digital platforms (website, social media, email marketing, analytics dashboards) and creating multi-format content aligned with organizational priorities.
• Strong capability in media relations with regional and international journalists, including pitching stories, coordinating interviews, and managing high-visibility announcements.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to navigate sensitive communications, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality outputs under tight deadlines.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is required
• Proficiency in MS Office applications