Mena Marketing Specialist in 500 Global

500 Global is a venture capital firm with $2.2B in assets under management, investing in 3,000+ companies across 80+ countries. With 180+ team members in 27 countries, we partner with founders, investors, and governments to build thriving startup ecosystems through innovation and capital.

We’re seeking a driven and hands-on MENA Marketing Specialist to execute high-impact marketing for our regional programs across the Middle East and North Africa. You’ll collaborate with program teams, global marketing, and external partners to launch programs, manage localized outreach, and deliver event-driven campaigns. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, cross-functional settings, excels at campaign execution, social and email marketing, and content creation, and brings cultural sensitivity to localizing messages across diverse MENA markets with creativity and operational excellence.

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• 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
• Fluency in Arabic (spoken and written)
• 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