MENA Marketing Specialist

Responsibilities

• Execute localized marketing strategies for new MENA programs, launches, and strategic partnerships
• Implement integrated marketing campaigns across channels including social media, email, content, and events
• Develop and manage regional program pages, social media content calendars, and email communications in coordination with central teams
• Adapt global marketing assets for MENA audiences, ensuring cultural and linguistic relevance (Arabic proficiency a plus)
• Manage day-to-day marketing operations across tools like HubSpot, Airtable, Notion, and CMS platforms
• Support event marketing and on-the-ground awareness for demo days, webinars, and ecosystem activations
• Create marketing assets across formats, social graphics, email templates, landing pages, and partner kits
• Track and report on campaign performance, helping refine our regional marketing playbook over time
• Coordinate across internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of marketing deliverables
• Maintain marketing workflows and documentation to ensure clarity, consistency, and efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field
• 3+ years of marketing experience in the MENA region, ideally with exposure to startups, venture, accelerators, or innovation programs
• Proven track record executing marketing campaigns across social, email, and event channels
• Strong writing and content development skills, with excellent communication in English; Arabic is a strong advantage
• Detail-oriented with strong project management skills, able to manage timelines, coordinate stakeholders, and deliver under pressure
• Comfortable working with marketing data, dashboards, and performance tracking tools
• Familiarity with the startup ecosystem and regional innovation stakeholders
• Proficiency in tools such as HubSpot, Google Analytics, Airtable, Notion, Canva, Figma, Google Suite, Zapier, and CMS platforms
• Exposure to event marketing and coordination, including trade shows, pitch events, and founder showcases
• Self-starter mindset with a bias toward execution and continuous learning

About the Company

500 Global is a venture capital firm with $2.2B in assets under management, investing in fast-growing technology companies worldwide. We focus on markets where technology, innovation, and capital can unlock long-term value and drive economic growth. Our team works across 27 countries, bringing experience from some of the world’s leading technology companies, and supports founders in over 80+ countries with a global reach and strong local impact.