MENA Marketing Specialist at 500 Global

United Arab Emirates

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Venture Capital, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a 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 like Strapi or Builder
Exposure to event marketing and coordination, including trade shows, pitch events, and founder showcases
Self-starter mindset

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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Social Media MarketingEmail MarketingContent DevelopmentCampaign ExecutionLocalized MarketingEvent-Driven CampaignsCross-Cultural Communication

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a full-time employee position or something else?

This is a Consultant (Long Term) position.

Is this role remote or does it require being in an office?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for the MENA Marketing Specialist role?

The role requires experience in campaign execution, social and email marketing, and content development, along with being detail-oriented, comfortable with cross-cultural communication, and understanding localization across MENA markets. Arabic proficiency is a plus. Familiarity with tools like HubSpot, Airtable, Notion, and CMS platforms is needed.

What is the company culture like at 500 Global?

The company operates in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with a global team of 180+ members across 27 countries, focusing on execution, clarity, creativity, and operational excellence.

What makes a strong candidate for this MENA Marketing Specialist position?

A strong candidate is driven, hands-on, energized by bringing campaigns to life, excels in execution, and has experience localizing marketing for diverse MENA markets with cross-cultural communication skills.

500 Global

Venture capital firm investing in technology

About 500 Global

500 Global is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies. The firm manages over $2.7 billion in assets and focuses on identifying founders who are building fast-growing businesses in markets where technology and innovation can create significant value. Their investment strategy has led to backing more than 5,000 founders and over 2,600 companies across 80 countries, including 51 companies valued at over $1 billion. What sets 500 Global apart from its competitors is its extensive global network of over 140 team members, who have backgrounds as entrepreneurs and investors in leading technology firms. The goal of 500 Global is to drive economic growth by supporting innovative companies that have the potential to transform their industries.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2010Year Founded

$5,510.5MTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

Venture CapitalIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees