Marketing Specialist
Brinc, Bahrain

Job Description

Who we are

Brinc was founded in Hongkong in 2014 and then expanded to 80+ employees over 9 locations across the globe as we operate through nine offices, including Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Barcelona, Bahrain, Poland, India, Autralia, Singapore, and San Francisco. Our core concept is to invest in and support game-changing startips using emerging technologies to solve the world's most significant problems. Brinc is one of the most active venture accelerators in the world, with 19 specialized programs and a portfolio of over 180 start up from 35+ countries. Our work with corporations is to accelerate the pace of change and growth by engaging with the startup ecosystem. In addition, we have a global network of 100,000+ startups, co-investors, corporates, universities, and governments.

Since the opening of Brinc MENA in 2018 in Bahrain, we have heavily impacted the startup ecosystem as we partnered with local partners such as Tamkeen, the Economic Development Board, and Batelco, where we helped more than 185 entrepreneurs and 1565 startup concepts to take shape amp; solidify. Furthermore, at Brinc, we have helped build the foundations of a fast growing startup ecosystem in the region with a regional presence in KSA, Oman, and the UAE.

What you will do

The Marketing Specialist is responsible for improving Brinc’s regional online and offline presence through developing, implementing, and evaluating internal and external communications strategies, marketing, and public relations efforts.

Who are you

You are self-motivated, enthusiastic, and community-driven, with a positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team. You are tech-savvy, passionate about entrepreneurship, and capable of handling multiple projects and carrying out their entire implementation strategy.

Duties amp; Responsibilities

• Create, manage, and carry out communication and outreach plans for each regional program’s various activities
• Contribute to Brincs’ website and social media channels
• Plan and create digital content for each program and event, such as emails, websites, and social media
• Produce or manage the creation of all communication materials
• Facilitate media opportunities for Brinc and the team, including interviews, stories, and articles
• Prepare communications and outreach reports that analyze all activities and social media engagement
• Coordinate and participate in outreach activities such as community events, workshops, and other communication opportunities.
• Manage marketing and outreach budget for the year
• Build and maintain relationships with ecosystem partners and media partners
• Maintain a working knowledge of key industry trends, competitive issues, and products
• Support the strategy team in designing and implementing insight-driven digital strategies. Including project work, data management, goal setting, project profitability, and timeline execution.
• Build reputation as a trusted advisor to Brinc partners on value-added solutions, consulting services, and additional product and services
• Take part in business development and marketing activities such as webinars, in-person presentations, speaking engagements and conferences

Desired Outcomes

• Improve the regional presence
• Improve the Brinc band
• Build a calendar of event
• Support in creating content

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, business, or a closely related field is required.
• Proven track record 3-5 years of work experience in Public Relations, Communications Planning or Media and Digital Marketing
• Excellent written communication and presentation abilities.
• Solid understanding of social media and other basic marketing platforms.
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple projects at once.
• Strong communications skills with a proficient level in oral and written English and Arabic
• Friendly, enthusiastic, and positive personality, self-starter, and highly proactive with a strong work ethic
• Exceptional at networking, securing referrals, and initiating and building relationships.
• Ability to thrive in a fluid and entrepreneurial environment

Nice to Have

Masters in Communications/Marketing

Project Management experience

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Visa if needed

Job Rewards and Benefits