Cultural Arts PR Manager, Qatar

We are looking for a PR Manager who has expert PR experience in the luxury/cultural/lifestyle sector based out of Qatar. The PR Manager leads media relations strategy across key markets, ensuring strategic visibility, narrative consistency, and impactful communications for its global shows and initiatives. This role steers proactive outreach, press engagement, and reputation management in collaboration with regional and global teams.

PR Manager Key Responsibilities

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

Profile Requirements

• Experience in PR or communications within the cultural, lifestyle, or media sectors.
• Proven media network and experience working with top-tier international press.
• Strong writing, storytelling, and editing skills in English; French or German a plus.
• Confident, diplomatic, and proactive communicator with high cultural sensitivity.
• Experience managing complex communication timelines and cross-functional input.
• Comfortable representing an organization in high-profile and fast-paced environments.
• Deep interest in contemporary art and its global ecosystem.

We are open to applicants outside of Qatar who are open to relocating to the area. If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.

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