Content & Events Assistant

ITP Media Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Dubai is looking for a detail-oriented assistant to support its content and events departments. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in a media or events business and possess strong organisational and communication skills. Responsibilities include compiling resources, managing project boards, and supporting logistics for events. Applicants should be fluent in English, with a grasp of the dynamic cultural identity of the Middle East.

Qualifications

• At least two years experience in a media or events business.
• Strong grasp of Excel, Canva, CRM and CMS software.
• Experience in content creation (writing or social for media or events).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Compile and organise resources for projects, meeting deadlines.
• Liaise with departments to compile assets for projects.
• Manage project boards and trackers for editorial projects.
• Initiate and report research for projects.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Creative thinking

Tools

Excel

Canva

CRM software

CMS software

Job description

ITP Media Group is looking for a conscientious, detail‑oriented and proactive assistant to support the running and logistics of its content and events departments. An excellent communicator and stickler for detail, the ideal candidate is chronically online, mad about media and renowned for their organisational skills. This role reports to the Chief Content Officer and supports process projects and products for brands including Time Out, Gault Millau and Ahlan in the Middle East and WatchPro in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Compiling and organising resources for editorial and marketing projects, training sessions and meetings.
• Liaising with design, content, video and events departments to compile assets for internal and external projects including pitches, presentations, launches, redesigns and special activations.
• Keeping and updating a monthly calendar of deadlines, meetings and action points and following up to ensure deadlines are met for products and projects.
• Setting up, organising and managing project boards and trackers for editorial projects.
• Setting up Canva templates for editorial and events projects and keeping these organised and updated.
• Initiating, compiling and reporting research for editorial, marketing and events projects.
• Supporting department editors with special projects as required.
• Supporting the Editorial and Events departments with pre‑ and in‑event logistics.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• At least two years experience in a media or events business.
• A strong grasp of Excel, Canva, CRM and CMS software.
• Experience in content creation (writing or social for media or events).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, highest standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Understanding of the media and events landscape in the Middle East.
• Understanding of the Middle East’s dynamic cultural identity and a passion for new experiences.
• Ability to understand the importance of and maintain confidentiality of information related to the business and its employees.
• Fluent English essential, fluent Arabic desirable.

What We Look For in Candidates

• Creative across everything from improving processes to how they respond to challenges.
• Competitive, keeps a keen eye on the competition and wider industry for insights into trends.
• Energetic, a strong sense of humour and high‑frequency personality.
• Persuasive, both internally and externally with the ability to present ideas with credibility, sound reasoning and emotion.
• Accountable, the ideal candidate embraces responsibility for managing projects from concept to fruition and has the ability to self‑supervise in order to meet deadlines.
• Flexible, understands the fast‑paced nature of the media landscape and is comfortable pivoting when priorities change.