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About Dubai Holding Entertainment:

Dubai Holding Entertainment offers an impressive range of destinations and attractions that enhance the appeal and competitiveness of Dubai as an international tourism and leisure hub, with the added value of the quality of the facilities and the high standards of training, supervision, and security.

Ain Dubai, the tallest observation wheel in the world, is the jewel of the Bluewaters extraordinary and one-of-a-kind experience and is set to offer a majestic new experiential perspective from the eye in the sky across Dubai’s mesmerizing skyline.

Global Village is one of the longest established tourist attractions in Dubai having opened its doors in 1997. It offers world-class cultural and family entertainment, featuring 26 international pavilions and millions of visitors every season.

As the most recent attraction within Dubai Holding Entertainment, Dubai Parks and Resorts™ is the Middle East’s largest multi-themed leisure and entertainment destination comprising of three separate theme parks: MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, LEGOLAND® Dubai and LEGOLAND® Water Park.

Leading destinations and attractions by Dubai Holding Entertainment also include Coca-Cola Arena, the largest multipurpose indoor arena in the Middle East; Roxy Cinemas, a premiere theatre experience; and The Green Planet in City Walk, a destination that recreates a tropical forest and many more.

Dubai Holding Entertainment owns the largest radio network in the region. Arabian Radio Network (ARN) is the most dynamic multiplatform broadcaster in the UAE and is at the forefront of innovation. It provides advanced in-studio cameras, broadcasting on-air, online on smartphone apps and the Apple TV platform. ARN has ten radio stations, including Dubai Eye, Virgin Radio, Al Arabiya and Hit – reaching over 200 nationalities and 4 million listeners each week in seven languages.

Building on ARN’s commitment to embracing the future and being able to provide access to the best marketing platforms in the region, MPN by Dubai Holding Entertainment is a multimedia sales house, operating premium out-of-home assets, video production, event sponsorship and activations.

Job Overview:

Here's your chance to step into the role of Senior Executive - Media Relations, Events, Partnerships & Promotions (Emiratization Program) at Global Village, part of Dubai Holding Entertainment. In this position, you'll take on key responsibilities that include:

• Briefing PR agency about press releases needed to communicate the different offerings and events of Global Village.

• Assist in setting the PR plan and following up with the PR agency to ensure meeting timelines.

• Managing media FAM trips on site and securing their requirements such as PR assets, dining bookings, routes planning, and coordinating with stakeholders.

• Create and update Global Village media database.

• Distribution of complementary media assets and creating a log for all distributions.

• Managing media permit requests through an online platform/portal.

• Research Global Village and identify hidden gems that get briefed to the PR agency for drafting releases.

• Research Global Village and create a “fun facts” sheet that gets updated throughout the season to be used by different stakeholders.

• Managing media interviews at Global Village and externally (at media channels). This includes sourcing for talking points and questions, supporting the PR agency in drafting the talking points and answers for the spokespeople, attending interviews on-site and off-site, ensuring the brief is done for GV spokespeople, and identifying and preparing on-site locations where interviews take place.

• Proofreading the press releases shared by the PR agency and editing content as needed, ensuring the releases are meeting the objectives they were meant for and using the correct Global Village style.

• Foster media relations through proactive engagement, press releases, and media events, resulting in extensive coverage and positive brand positioning.

• Manage on-ground shoots for both internal and external companies, ensuring seamless execution and high-quality deliverables. Collaborate with internal teams, agencies, and vendors to plan, coordinate, and execute shoots within budget and timeline constraints.

• Liaise with sister companies seasonal contract agreements (CCA & Roxy & Ain Dubai) and coordinate deliverables

• Coordinate and oversee partnership activations and events, ensuring seamless execution and engagement with the target audience.

• Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with external companies, resulting in successful collaborations and increased brand exposure.

• Monitor and review Sponsorship communications

• Coordinate promotional activities and trade shows to increase brand visibility.

• Supervising external commercial activations, including but not limited to commercial shooting, brand activations as product placements, and ensuring flow is as per the agreed contracts with Global Village.

• For Events, help execute the events calendar for the season, reviewing all aspects of planning, execution and delivery of the projects he/she handle, and ensuring successful events and activations.

• Create Project Plans for the events and activations of Global Village and work with the team to ensure best delivery of the projects.

• Liaising between Global Village and external agencies for meeting timelines and ensuring smooth flow of events and activations.

• Liaising between Global Village’s various departments and external agencies to ensure all internal processes and standards are met at all times and all requirements are delivered.

• Evaluating all projects and activations in order to ensure compliance with highest Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) standards in accordance to Global Village’s policies.

• Ensuring all projects and activations obtain required Permit to Work (PTW) documents and are abiding to Global Village’s rules and regulations.

• Applying for all external permissions needed for the operations of the various events and activations.

• Attending meetings with external agencies for briefings and alignments.

• Reporting all events and activations prior, during and after occurrence.

• Follow Procurement process before, during and after awarding the suppliers

• Communicate with the awarded suppliers to discuss the designs and concepts

• Manage the operations of the concerts

• Work on the concerts’ lessons learned

About you:

The preferred candidate for this role should possess the following experience and credentials:

• A minimum 5 years of relevant and demonstrated experience with proven track record in Media Relations, marketing communications & events.

• In-depth knowledge of key media players with a good network of contacts and connections

• Graduate in communications/marketing Business Management or related field

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Project management Skills

• Time & Planning Management Skills

• Excellent MS Office skills, Outlook, PowerPoint

• Presentation Skills and attention to detail and quality

About the Benefits:

In the world of entertainment, Dubai Holding Entertainment is dedicated to nurturing the talents and well-being of our team members. Join our dynamic and diverse workforce to enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, exciting career development opportunities, and a collaborative and creative work environment. We strongly believe in empowering our workforce, as they play a pivotal role in shaping unforgettable entertainment experiences for tomorrow.

We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most innovative candidates who aspire to make a significant impact on the future of the entertainment industry in Dubai. At Dubai Holding Entertainment, we embrace equal opportunity and promote a discrimination-free environment where everyone's unique talents and contributions are celebrated. Join us in crafting a thrilling and extraordinary tomorrow in entertainment!