About the Role / About the Job
This role involves developing and executing an annual communications strategy that aligns with the goals of attracting top-tier companies, investors, strategic partners, and talent while establishing the park as a global hub for impactful technologies. It entails crafting compelling, multi-format content to highlight breakthrough technologies and achievements across the ecosystem. Furthermore, the position requires translating complex scientific and technological concepts into accessible narratives that resonate with a variety of stakeholders, including government entities and the innovation community.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute an annual communications strategy aligned with attracting top-tier companies, investors, strategic partners, and talent
- Craft compelling multi-format content such as press releases, feature stories, thought leadership pieces, social media posts, newsletters, case studies, and impact reports
- Translate complex concepts (e.g., AI, biotech, cleantech) into accessible narratives for diverse audiences
- Manage the institutional brand and sub-brands to ensure consistent, high-quality messaging across channels
- Lead media relations regionally and internationally by building journalist relationships, pitching stories, coordinating interviews, and monitoring media coverage for positive visibility
- Plan and manage communications for major ecosystem events to amplify impact and attendance
- Leverage AI-powered tools for content creation, translation, personalization, performance analytics, and audience segmentation
- Manage bilingual communications (Arabic and English) to ensure cultural relevance while maintaining global appeal
- Collaborate with founders and resident companies to enhance their visibility and support fundraising efforts
- Coordinate closely with various teams to align messaging with policy advocacy and community-building priorities
- Develop and manage content calendars and editorial workflows for consistent communication across platforms
- Monitor and analyze communication performance metrics to provide 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, with at least 3 years at a supervisory level
- Ability to translate complex scientific and technical concepts into clear, compelling narratives
- Strong knowledge of AI applications in communications, including content generation and analytics
- Proven experience in developing and executing strategic communication plans that support brand building and partnership development
- Demonstrated ability to engage with scientists, engineers, founders, and deep-tech companies
- Solid experience managing digital platforms and creating multi-format content
- Strong media relations capabilities with journalists, including pitching stories and managing announcements
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills
- Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of reports and communications; Arabic proficiency is required
- Proficiency in MS Office applications
