Event Production & Ceremonies Officer

Dubai Duty Free; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Duty Free is seeking a senior live event production lead to plan and deliver show content across Centre Court and Fan Village. You will guide ceremonies, player introductions, sponsor moments, AV and screen content, and overall run-of-show on event day.

With 5-8 years of live event production experience, you will coordinate rehearsals, lead production teams, manage stakeholders across Competition, Broadcast, Marketing and Venue Operations, and ensure timely, safe delivery within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in event management, media, production or related field
• 5-8 years of experience in live event production

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and update the detailed show flow and daily run-of-show for Centre Court and Fan Village.
• Lead player introductions, opening and closing ceremonies, trophy presentations, sponsor moments and entertainment.
• Schedule rehearsals, technical checks and production briefings before each event session.
• Direct production suppliers, presenters, entertainers, stage crews and AV/screen teams during live delivery.
• Coordinate announcements, music, screen graphics, video content, technical cues and broadcast requirements.
• Monitor production costs, resources and supplier performance within approved budgets; review results and recommend improvements.

Skills

Live event production

Show calling & cue management

Team leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Budget monitoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in event management, media, production or related field

Job description

Lead the planning and delivery of live event presentation across Centre Court and the Fan Village, including ceremonies, entertainment, player introductions, sponsor moments, AV and screen content,show calling, player introductions, sponsor moments and the overall event-day run-of-show.

KEY DUTIES

Planning and show management:

• Develop, manage and update the detailed show flow and daily run-of-show for Centre Court and Fan Village.

• Lead player introductions, opening and closing ceremonies, trophy presentations, sponsor moments and entertainment.

• Schedule rehearsals, technical checks and production briefings before each event session.

Production and team leadership:

• Direct production suppliers, presenters, entertainers, stage crews and AV/screen teams during live delivery.

• Coordinate announcements, music, screen graphics, video content, technical cues and broadcast requirements.

• Lead assigned staff, set priorities and ensure production suppliers meet agreed standards and timelines.

Stakeholder coordination and performance:

• Coordinate with Competition, Broadcast, Marketing, Commercial and Venue Operations to integrate player, sponsor and audience requirements.

• Manage last-minute programme changes and resolve production issues while maintaining safety and event timing.

• Monitor production costs, resources and supplier performance within approved budgets; review results and recommend improvements.

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY & RESPONSIBILITY

• Own the approved run-of-show and direct on-site production teams during rehearsals and live delivery.

• Adjust operational cues, sequencing and timings within the approved programme, safety standards and delegated authority.

• Assign and prioritise duties for direct reports and coordinate contractors and production suppliers.

• Be accountable for production readiness, presentation quality, supplier coordination and timely delivery.

• Escalate decisions affecting material budgets, contractual commitments, safety, competition or broadcast requirements.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Live event production process, stage management and AV/screen operations.

• Tennis, or sports presentation, broadcasting integration and sponsor activations.

• Show calling and cue management, scheduling, supplier coordination, team directing, communication and issue resolution.

• Production software, screen-content workflows, budget monitoring and technical cueing systems.

Desired Candidate Profile

Essential:

• Bachelor s Degree in event management, media, production or related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

• 5 -8 years of experience in live event production

Desirable:

• Major sports tournaments, ceremonies, multi-venue spectator events and direct line management experience.