Entertainment Creative Manager

MIRAL; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a creative leader to direct shows and manage talent. The role demands 8+ years of experience in large-scale productions and interactive entertainment, with skills in directing, training, and communication. Candidates should have a degree in theatrical arts or a related field. The position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that emphasizes creativity and collaboration, making it crucial for candidates to demonstrate professionalism and leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in theme parks or cruise ship entertainment industry.
• 3+ years in Music Theater or Music Industry.
• 3+ years in management or leadership in entertainment development.

Responsibilities

• Create and direct shows, including rehearsals and feedback.
• Train actors across various disciplines.
• Lead Entertainment Creative Teams in production and quality maintenance.
• Communicate effectively with management and technical crew.
• Resolve production issues to ensure smooth shows.

Skills

Talent development

Dance/choreography

Scripting

Music/vocals

Proficient in Excel

Proficient in Outlook

Education

University degree in theatrical arts or equivalent

University degree related to Arts or Liberal Arts

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Role Scope

Area(s) of Responsibility

Key Activities

Creative Show Direction

• Show creation and stage direction.
• Ability to choreograph and run blocking rehearsals.
• Give notes and feedback to cast.
• Give creative notes to Show Tech, Costuming, Production and Operations where applicable.
• Support Senior Creative leadership with implementing IP notes where required.

Character Training

• Train actors in multiple disciplines across Miral properties.
• Write, maintain and update character manuals.
• Work with the Operations team to ensure business needs are met.

Brand Creative Leadership

• Required to lead and support Entertainment Creative Teams in rehearsals, production and show quality maintenance to ensure all entertainment offerings continue to meet Miral and IP expectations.

Communication

• Communicate effectively with the Property and departmental management, technical crew and talent.
• Resolve any issues that may arise during the production process, ensuring the show runs smoothly.
• Facilitate communication between the front of house and backstage teams.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Education and Qualifications

• Essential: A University degree or the equivalent professional experience for the required position: theatrical acting, improvisational acting, physical comedy, dancing, scripting, singing, composing, musician or stage management.
• Desirable: University degree related to the Arts, Liberal Arts, STEM, Business or equivalent continued or higher education.

Years of Experience

• Essential: 8+ years of experience with a specialization in theme parks or cruise ship entertainment industry in both large-scale productions and interactive experiential entertainment.
• 3+ years of Music Theater or Music Industry.
• 3+ years in management or leadership in entertainment development and maintenance.

Desirable: International experience.

Knowledge, Languages and Skills

• Essential: Professional experience related to talent development.
• Demonstrated skill set within creating, scripting, dance/choreography, music/vocals, musicianship, or music development.
• Professional working knowledge of entertainment industry.
• Proficient in English.
• Proficient in Excel, Outlook.

• Desirable: Experience in PowerPoint.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; you may be required at any time to perform any other duties to meet the needs of the business.