23 Communications Manager jobs in Qatar

The Communications Manager leads Art Basel’s media relations strategy across key markets, ensuring strategic visibility, narrative consistency, and impactful communications for its global shows and initiatives. This role manages proactive outreach, press engagement, and reputation management in collaboration with regional and global teams.

Art Basel is a premier international art fair organization, renowned for showcasing modern and contemporary art from leading galleries and artists worldwide. Established in 1970 in Basel, Switzerland, by gallerists Ernst Beyeler, Trudl Bruckner, and Balz Hilt, Art Basel has grown into a global brand with annual shows in Basel (Switzerland), Miami Beach (USA), Hong Kong, and Paris. Art Basel, together with its parent company MCH, has announced a partnership with Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) and QC+ to launch a new art fair in Doha, debuting in February 2026. This collaboration aims to bring the Art Basel experience to the MENA region for the first time, with the inaugural Art Basel Qatar at M7 in Doha, showcasing Modern and contemporary art from the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, and beyond. Qatar Museums, under Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, is a key partner, furthering Qatar's reputation as a hub for culture and art. Art Basel Qatar will enhance opportunities for artists, galleries, patrons, and partners to connect and engage with art worldwide. Sustainability is a core focus for Art Basel, emphasizing environmental responsibility and promoting sustainable practices across the art world.

1. Develop and execute Art Basel’s international media relations strategy, tailored to each show and audience segment.
2. Manage press campaigns and announcements, coordinate press releases, and supervise translations and distributions.
3. Serve as spokesperson or press liaison during key events, managing media inquiries and interviews.
4. Build and maintain relationships with journalists, critics, editors, and cultural media.
5. Collaborate with curators, directors, and content teams to shape media narratives.
6. Coordinate press accreditation and on-site media operations during shows.
7. Monitor global media coverage and prepare post-event reports.
8. Oversee crisis communication and support brand reputation management.

1. 5–7 years of experience in PR or communications within the cultural, lifestyle, or media sectors.
2. Proven media network and experience working with top-tier international press.
3. Strong writing, storytelling, and editing skills in English; French or German skills are a plus.
4. Diplomatic, proactive, and confident communicator with high cultural sensitivity.
5. Experience managing complex communication timelines and cross-functional input.
6. Comfortable representing an organization in high-profile, fast-paced environments.
7. Deep interest in contemporary art and its global ecosystem.

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Job Description

The Product & Service Communications Manager is responsible for crafting and leading communication strategies that support the design, launch, and evolution of new products and services. This role ensures that messaging is aligned across departments, well-documented, and clearly communicated to both internal and external audiences. It’s a collaborative position that blends creativity with structure, combining storytelling with strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Messaging Strategy: Define and lead communication plans for new products and service enhancements
• Content Development: Draft messaging frameworks, internal briefings, talking points, FAQs, and leadership updates
• Cross-Team Alignment: Collaborate with design, product, service delivery, and marketing teams to ensure consistent and timely messaging
• Launch Support: Develop communication materials to support product/service rollouts across the business
• Brand Voice: Ensure all communications reflect the organization’s tone, messaging standards, and overall values.
• Executive Support: Prepare executive messaging and presentation content for senior leadership
  
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic
• Strong understanding of customer experience, product design, and service innovation
• Ability to simplify complex product details into engaging, clear messaging
• Skilled in PowerPoint, CMS platforms, and tools like Adobe Suite
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working across teams and departments
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field
• Master’s degree is a plus
• Minimum 10 years of experience in product or brand communications, ideally in aviation, customer experience, or hospitality industries
• Preference will be given to candidates currently based in Qatar with a valid QID
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Product Management and Marketing
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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Job Summary

The Public Relations Executive manages the organization's public image. The role involves working with various teams to develop and implement strategies that promote positive perceptions of the company or organization among customers, clients, vendors, etc. The executive may also be responsible for managing relationships with outside agencies or contractors providing services such as marketing, advertising, and media relations.

Job Knowledge & Skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for crafting messages, press releases, and engaging with media and the public.
• Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and collaboration abilities for building and maintaining relationships with clients, media, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in media relations, understanding the media landscape, pitching stories, and managing journalist/influencer relationships.
• Skills in managing social media platforms, understanding analytics, and creating engaging online content.
• Event planning and execution skills for organizing press conferences, product launches, etc.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Public Relations

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The Public Relations Coordinator is responsible for planning, developing, and managing strategies for proactive public relations that informs, connects, and engages students, staff, parents and community members; preparing and publishing school publications as well as developing and communicating the school crisis communication plan

Duties And Responsibilities

• Create and provide leadership for a strategic communications plan, managing and participating in the implementation and evaluation of the plan.
• Develop information programs that maintain a visible and positive image for the school.
• Assist with development, implementation, and data analysis of customer opinion surveys and other means of gathering public feedback, input, and participation.
• Develop relationships with local print, radio, and television on behalf of the school.
• Provide coaching to school staff on effective communication strategies.
• Coordinate recognition events for school staff and students.
• Keep current of changes and development in law and public relations practices.
• Define and deliver communication activities to gain community support for school efforts.
• Write and disseminate news releases and manage media for the school.
• Function as public information source for the school.
• Assist in writing content for publications, exhibits, newsletters, news releases, flyers, brochures, social media, promotional materials, and other public information devices for internal and external distribution.
• Supervise electronic communications, including the broadcasting of School Board meetings and assisting with the content of the school’s web page.
• Respond to inquiries from teachers, parents, school senior leadership, staff, outside agencies, and other authorities and provide appropriate information as required.
• Develop and make oral and written presentation to a variety of audiences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree with major in communications, journalism or related area required
• 3 years experience in related area