Events & Entertainment Production Manager

WhiteCrow Research; Dubai; On-site; AED 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WhiteCrow Research is seeking an Assistant Production Manager – Events & Entertainment for a premier Middle East retail theme park, reporting to the Senior Events and Entertainment Manager. You will manage daily entertainment programs, coordinate with internal teams, and ensure safe, engaging, high-value guest experiences across live shows and special events.

You will source resources, oversee production schedules, and drive vendor negotiations while maintaining compliant operations and budgets

Qualifications

• University Diploma – five years equivalent theme park, theatrical, cruise ship, entertainment experience in Production Management.
• Theatrical production management, stage managing, directing, designing, and/or acting experience.
• Stage craft and/or technical experience.
• Five years equivalent experience in Production Management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Entertainment Program for a state-of-the-art theme park entertainment department, ensuring high performance and production value for entertainment offerings.
• Source resources, manage bidding processes, negotiate contracts, handle scope changes, and maintain contracts.
• Lead and execute entertainment events, including marquee and seasonal celebrations and other events promoted by the company.
• Prepare progress reports, interface with other departments, and maintain vendor relationships.
• Manage and maintain entertainment-owned event assets across required facilities, including warehouses and back-of-house spaces.
• Liaise with Operations, Retail, Marketing, and other departments to identify project needs and impacts.

Skills

Theatrical production management

Stage managing

Directing

Designing

Acting experience

Production management

Education

University Diploma – five years equivalent theme park, theatrical, cruise ship, entertainment experience in Production Management

Job description

WhiteCrow Research is seeking an Assistant Production Manager – Events & Entertainment for a premier Middle East retail theme park, reporting to the Senior Events and Entertainment Manager. You will manage daily entertainment programs, coordinate with internal teams, and ensure safe, engaging, high-value guest experiences across live shows and special events.

You will source resources, oversee production schedules, and drive vendor negotiations while maintaining compliant operations and budgets