MENA Marketing Specialist

Our Mission

We uplift people and economies around the world through entrepreneurship.

Who We Are

500 Global is a venture capital firm with $ 2.2B in assets under management that invests in founders building fast-growing technology companies. We focus on markets where technology, innovation, and capital can unlock long-term value and drive economic growth. We work closely with key stakeholders and advise governments and corporations on how best to support entrepreneurial ecosystems so startups can thrive. 500 Global has backed over 5,000 founders representing more than 3,000+ companies operating in 80+ countries. We have invested in 35+ companies valued at over $1 billion and 160+ companies valued at over $100 million (including private, public, and exited companies). Our 180+ team members are located in 27 countries and bring experience as entrepreneurs, investors, and operators from some of the world’s leading technology companies.

We’re looking for a driven and hands-on MENA Marketing Specialist to help execute high-impact marketing for our regional programs across the Middle East and North Africa. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced, cross-functional environments and is energized by the opportunity to bring marketing campaigns to life across multiple touchpoints.

You’ll work closely with our regional program teams, global marketing, and external partners to execute program launches, manage localized outreach, and support event-driven campaigns. Your focus will be on execution, getting things done, and ensuring our MENA initiatives are delivered with clarity, creativity, and operational excellence. You’re detail-oriented, comfortable with cross-cultural communication, and understand the nuance of localizing campaigns across diverse MENA markets. Your experience spans campaign execution, social and email marketing, and content development.

Key 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

Key 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 with a bias toward execution and continuous learning

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