Associate Events Manager

ITP Media Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

ITP Media Group is seeking an Associate Events Manager to support planning and execution of high-profile events across Dubai for brands like Time Out, ahrlan, Caterer Middle East, Arabian Business, Construction Week, and Aviation Business.

You will lead end-to-end delivery, manage budgets, coordinate with internal teams and clients, and build a strong supplier network to elevate audience engagement and commercial value.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in an events-focused role, with a track record delivering live events (conferences/awards).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Canva experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across editorial, design, and commercial teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments; on-site delivery.
• Middle East experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of events across scales, from large galas to intimate consumer experiences.
• Drive innovation across the events portfolio with fresh concepts and ideas.
• Establish and manage budgets from planning to reconciliation, ensuring delivery on time and budget.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, clients, sponsors and partners.
• Build and oversee supplier network across AV, production, fabrication and entertainment.
• Uphold brand standards, ensuring events align with objectives and commercial goals.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and experiential formats to strengthen the offering.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Canva

Communication

Project management

On-site operations

Job description

ITP Media Group is looking for a dynamic and detail-orientated Associate Events Manager to support the planning and execution of high-profile events across Dubai, working on brands such as Time Out, ahlan, Caterer Middle East, Arabian Business, Construction Week, Aviation Business and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of events across a broad range of scales, from industry gala dinners hosting 1,000+ guests, to intimate, high-impact consumer experiences.
• Drive continued innovation across the events portfolio, bringing fresh thinking, creative concepts, and new executional ideas to elevate audience engagement and commercial value.
• Establish and manage event budgets from planning stage through to reconciliation, ensuring all projects are delivered on time and within the agreed budget.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, external clients, sponsors, and event partners to ensure expectations are met and exceeded.
• Build, maintain, and oversee a strong supplier network across AV, production, fabrication and entertainment.
• Uphold brand standards and ensure every event aligns with departmental objectives, brand positioning, and commercial goals.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging formats, and experiential innovations, continuously applying market insight to strengthen and future-proof ITP Media Group’s event offering.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum three years’ experience in an events-focused role, with strong track record of planning and delivering live events including conferences and awards ceremonies. Previous experience working in the Middle East is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; working knowledge of Canva is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across editorial, design, and commercial teams.
• Proven capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously within fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.Confident in managing on-site event operations, ensuring seamless delivery and responding effectively to challenges in live event settings.
• What we look for in candidates
• Competitive – keeps a keen eye on the competition and wider events for insights into emerging industry trends.
• Energetic & Adaptable – a strong sense of humour, understands the fast-paced nature of the events landscape, and is comfortable pivoting when priorities change.
• Accountable – the ideal candidate is ready to take on responsibility for managing projects from concept to fruition and has the ability to self-supervise in order to meet deadlines.
• Creative – across everything from developing concepts to how they respond to challenges.