Assistant Production Manager Events & Entertainment

Client of WhiteCrow Research; Dubai; On-site; AED 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of WhiteCrow Research seeks an experienced Entertainment Production Manager for a state‑of‑the‑art theme park in Dubai. You will operate the daily Entertainment Program, guaranteeing high performance and production values while coordinating with entertainment teams and interdepartmental partners to deliver a seamless guest experience.

Responsibilities include sourcing resources, negotiating contracts, managing budgets, creating run schedules, maintaining assets, and leading marquee

Qualifications

• University Diploma or equivalent in theme park/theatrical production.
• 5+ years in production management or stage management.
• Experience in managing live entertainment events and guest experiences.
• Ability to liaise with multiple departments (marketing, operations, HSE).

Responsibilities

• Operate the daily Entertainment Program for a state‑of‑the‑art theme park.
• Coordinate with Entertainment teams and interdepartmental partners.
• Source resources, bid, negotiate contracts, manage scope changes.
• Provide coverage at events and external activations.
• Lead and execute entertainment special events and festivals.
• Prepare and maintain project budgets and run schedules.
• Create production books and event documentation.
• Ensure safety compliance and risk assessments.

Skills

Entertainment production

Stage management

Vendor management

Budgeting

Education

University Diploma in Entertainment Production

Job description

Responsibilities

• Works with Entertainment teams and interdepartmental partners as an active participant guaranteeing a high level of performance and production values for entertainment offerings
• Responsible for operating the daily Entertainment Program for a state of the art and financially efficient theme park entertainment department resulting in a seamless and exemplary guest experience
• Resource sourcing, bidding, negotiating, scope changes and contract maintenance
• Provides management and operational coverage at entertainment events and external activations as required
• Lead and executes entertainment special events to include marquee and seasonal celebrations and other events promoted by the company
• Progress reports interfacing with other departments and maintaining vendor relationships
• Manages and maintains entertainment owned event assets in each required facility ensuring tidiness of areas such as warehouse green rooms and other back of house Entertainment spaces
• Assembles project event production books and documentation for both working use and historical archives
• Creates installation and de-rig and event run schedules as requested and maintains schedules updating them and stakeholders when changes take place
• Works with partner departments Operation retail F amp B Marketing HSE etc to identify and satisfy needs or impacts of projects
• Creates and updates Events amp Entertainment assets inventory Maintained a calendar of events and implement a system that enables long term planning and effective event management for meetings conference events etc
• Understand and actively participate in environmental health amp safety compliance
• Prepare and present inputs related to organizational departmental project budgets to the next reporting line
• Develop and implement policies procedures and processes inclusive of SOP s for the respective function department and ensure reviewing and keeping the existing ones updated as part of the continuous process improvement
• Interface with sister parks to develop innovate scheduling use of talent tech pool to benefit all entertainment departments
• Assist with Marketing campaign including communication and promotions partnering with marketing as appropriate
• Set objectives KPIs milestones for the respective department function and conduct appraisals for direct reportees on Electronic Performance Management System
• Ensure that team members are provided learning and career development opportunities by identifying successors within the team preparing them for the next accountable roles and recommending them for external trainings whenever required in consultation with HR Department
• Report directly to the Senior Events and Entertainment Manager providing regular updates on project statuses
• Liaise with suppliers negotiate contracts and actively participate in the installation and dismantling process of marquee events
• Prepare and manage rosters for the stage production team
• Conduct weekly meetings to discuss the production aspects of existing shows
• Secure all necessary government permits for events including but not limited to DTCM DCD DCAA etc
• Conduct performance reviews with team members including the cast and crew
• Ensure risk assessment is done for all entertainment venues and live shows
• Acts as entertainment manager on duty and performs other duties as assigned by senior management

University Diploma five years equivalent theme park, theatrical, cruise ship, entertainment experience in Production ManagementTheatrical production management, stage managing, directing, designing, and/or acting experienceStage craft and/or technical experienceFive years equivalent experience in Production ManagementStage Management experienceProduction Management experience