Head of Communications; Arts and Culture

A leading communications agency is seeking an experienced Arts & Culture Director to help shape strategy, lead high-profile client programmes, and grow a best-in-class arts and culture practice in the region.

This is a senior, client-facing role for a strategic communications leader with strong experience across arts, culture, heritage, and major cultural institutions in the GCC.

As Arts & Culture Director, you will:

• Support agency leadership in shaping the vision and strategic direction of the arts and culture practice
• Lead the development and delivery of integrated communications strategies for major cultural clients and programmes
• Act as a senior client lead on large, complex accounts across the arts, culture, and heritage sectors
• Advise clients on positioning, reputation management, media, stakeholders, influencers, and cultural narratives
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing account teams
• Oversee the delivery of campaigns, events, and programmes, ensuring quality, timeliness, and impact
• Represent the agency at client meetings, cultural events, and industry forums

• Significant senior-level experience in PR, communications, or public affairs, ideally within arts, culture, heritage, or creative sectors
• Strong understanding of the cultural landscape in Qatar and the wider GCC
• Proven experience leading major client accounts and senior stakeholders
• Excellent strategic thinking, writing, and presentation skills
• Confident team leader with strong commercial and operational judgement
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, client-facing agency environment