International Communications Manager
Scale AI
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Job Description
About Scale AI and the Role
Scale AI delivers solutions for AI labs, enterprises, and governments, shaping the frameworks that guide AI's societal role. As an International Communications Manager, you will be the architect of Scale's reputation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). You will be pivotal in establishing Scale as the premier, indispensable AI partner for the region's most ambitious government and enterprise initiatives.
This role is a critical partner to Scale’s International Public Sector (IPS) business, focused on translating our impact and customer successes for an external audience. You will collaborate with GTM, product, marketing, and senior leadership to turn complex technology and ambitious projects into compelling narratives that secure top-tier media coverage. This position reports directly to the Head of Global Public Sector Communications.
What You Will Do
- Design and execute the regional communications strategy to establish Scale as the premier AI partner in the GCC.
- Proactively turn complex technical and business nuance into clear, compelling narratives for all media campaigns, strategic plans, and press materials (press releases, blog posts, Q&A, briefing docs).
- Own the regional media program, managing our PR agency, and building direct relationships with key reporters to secure top-tier coverage. You will prepare senior executives for all interviews, events, and speaking opportunities.
- Serve as the central communications partner to legal, policy, marketing, and GTM teams, ensuring our messaging is consistent, aligned with key national initiatives (e.g., Vision 2030), and strengthens our brand reputation.
- Monitor media and industry conversations to identify opportunities. Track performance against goals, adjusting strategy based on impact and feedback.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of communications or PR experience (in-house or agency), with a significant portion spent on the ground in the GCC.
- Demonstrated success securing media coverage, with pre-existing relationships with key regional journalists.
- Direct experience with, or communicating to, government and public sector entities in the GCC.
- A strong understanding of the AI or enterprise technology industry, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts into clear narratives.
- A highly organized self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and is willing to both shape strategy and execute tactically.
- Proven experience providing direct counsel to senior executives to drive business objectives.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills.
- Professional fluency in Arabic (written and spoken) is strongly preferred.
- Genuine enthusiasm for AI and its potential to transform industries and society.
Key Skills/Competency
- International Communications
- Public Relations (PR)
- Media Relations
- GCC Market Expertise
- Government Communications
- Strategic Messaging
- Executive Communication
- AI Technology Understanding
- Crisis Communications
- Arabic Language Fluency
How to Get Hired at Scale AI
- Research Scale AI's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Customize your resume to highlight 10+ years of communications/PR experience in the GCC and strong media relationships.
- Showcase MENA expertise: Emphasize direct experience with GCC governments, public sector, and fluency in Arabic.
- Articulate AI understanding: Prepare to discuss simplifying complex AI/tech concepts into clear narratives.
- Prepare for executive counsel: Demonstrate experience advising senior leadership and driving business objectives.
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