Communication & Growth Specialist

Job Title: Communications & Growth Specialist, &bouquEmployment Term: Project-Based Full-TimePrimary Domains: PR, Comms, BDJob BriefThe Growth & Communications Specialist will develop and execute creative growth strategies that increase brand awareness, industry presence, and inbound opportunities. Above all, this role is about thinking, pursuing, and acting on growth opportunities, spotting the right moment, relationship, or platform before anyone else does, and moving on it. As a cross-functional team member, they'll work closely with leadership, business development, content, and creative teams to amplify &bouqu's projects, expertise, and point of view across relevant channels and communities.Location: Riyadh / hybridType: Full-timeAbout &bouqu&bouqu is an experience-led creative and cultural consultancy. We help entities, brands, places, institutions evolve into purpose-led, globally resonant icons through storytelling-driven strategy, design, and experience. Our work sits at the intersection of brand strategy, placemaking, communications, and cultural programming, for clients ranging from national cultural bodies to hospitality and retail brands.Work ScopeThe Growth & Communications Specialist will develop and execute creative growth strategies that increase brand awareness, industry presence, and inbound opportunities. As a cross-functional team member, they'll work closely with leadership, business development, content, and creative teams to amplify &bouqu's projects, expertise, and point of view across relevant channels and communities.Networking & Relationship BuildingBe a visible, active presence in Riyadh's creative, design, cultural, and business circles — and build an equally strong network internationally. Attend events, openings, talks, and gatherings where the right people are in the room, and turn casual connections into lasting relationships for &bouqu.Brand VisibilityDevelop initiatives that increase &bouqu's visibility across the cultural, creative, design, and government sectors. Identify opportunities for awards, speaking engagements, publications, interviews, and industry recognition.PR & CommunicationsBuild relationships with media outlets, journalists, industry publications, and key opinion leaders. Develop press releases, media pitches, and communication materials for company announcements and project launches.Thought LeadershipIdentify opportunities to position leadership as experts through articles, podcasts, conferences, keynote talks, and panel discussions. Coordinate the creation and distribution of thought leadership content.Strategic PartnershipsIdentify partnership opportunities that strengthen &bouqu's brand positioning and expand its network. Collaborate with organizations, institutions, and creative communities on mutually beneficial initiatives.Growth CampaignsDevelop creative campaigns that generate awareness, engagement, and inbound enquiries. Experiment with new growth tactics, channels, and community-building initiatives.Industry IntelligenceMonitor trends across culture, creativity, design, tourism, placemaking, and innovation. Identify emerging conversations and opportunities for &bouqu to contribute meaningfully.Content & Digital Presence Write thought pieces, press releases, LinkedIn posts, and content that supports SEO and GEO seeding, ensuring a consistent voice across every channel. Coordinate with the Content Creator/creative team on captions and other channel-specific content, and on visual direction. Identify opportunities to improve visibility through social media, newsletters, partnerships, and digital campaigns.Performance & ReportingTrack brand awareness, media coverage, partnerships, audience growth, and campaign performance. Provide recommendations based on data and industry insights.Required Skills and Qualifications- Genuinely social, well-networked, and energized by meeting new people. Active in Riyadh's creative/cultural scene, with an existing or fast-growing international network.- Excellent storytelling, communication, and relationship-building skills.- Strong understanding of PR, communications, branding, and growth marketing.- Ability to identify unconventional opportunities to increase awareness and visibility.- Experience building partnerships and engaging senior stakeholders.- Strong understanding of LinkedIn, Instagram, newsletters, podcasts, and emerging digital platforms.- Creative thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset and bias toward action.- Excellent project management and organizational skills.- Ability to work collaboratively across creative, strategy, and leadership teams.- Comfortable using AI, analytics, CRM, and digital marketing tools to improve performance.- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business, or a related field.- 3–6+ years of experience in communications, PR, brand marketing, growth marketing, or a similar role.What Success Looks Like- &bouqu is consistently mentioned, tagged, or referenced in relevant industry conversations — locally and internationally.- Inbound interest (press inquiries, partnership requests, speaking invites) increases without paid outreach.- &bouqu's leadership and work are visibly present in the spaces where our future clients and collaborators already are.What we provide:A great culture, a hard-working & strongly driven team, where you have the ability to thrive and grow.Startup atmosphere, fast paced work environment with opportunities to learn.Hybrid company, we are all based in Riyadh with the flexibility to work remotely at times (must be able to align to Saudi time zone).About &bouqu&bouqu is a creative cultural consultancy that helps transform entities into purpose-led and globally resonant icons. We harness the power of storytelling to build strategies and execute high-impact projects at the intersection of creativity, arts, culture, design, and innovation.With over three decades of amalgamated experience, &bouqu is one of the top-rated firms delivering meaningful strategic services and pioneering game-changing projects in the areas of Culture, Arts, Design, and Public Engagement. We have contributed in cultural diplomacy initiatives; assisting government entities and institutions to achieve new heights.Headquartered in Riyadh, we aim for meaningful contributions to the landscape and cultural diplomacy around the world, having led and produced projects that shifted perspectives in the city, the country and in global communities.