Events Manager

ITP Media Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

ITP Media Group in Dubai seeks an experienced Event Manager to plan and execute OCR events year-round, overseeing on-site operations, timelines, permits, and stakeholder liaison to deliver exceptional race-day experiences.

The role includes budget control, staffing, risk assessment, and collaboration with Marketing and Sponsorship teams. Fluency in English and Arabic is beneficial for engaging diverse partners and participants.

Qualifications

• 5 years of Event Manager experience in sports or multi-site events.
• Exceptional organizational skills for multiple projects.
• Proven budget adherence and financial acumen.
• Strong leadership managing teams and volunteers.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute influencer partnerships for regional/global brands.
• Lead end-to-end influencer campaign management.
• Coordinate between clients, influencers and internal teams.
• Maintain influencer database across platforms.
• Analyze campaigns and present insights to senior management.
• Mentor junior team members and elevate capability.
• Plan campaigns with creative strategies.
• Maintain relationships with internal departments.

Skills

Event management

Budget management

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Arabic & English

Job description

Requirements

Event Execution & Logistics

• Manage the end-to-end planning coordination and execution of all scheduled OCR events throughout the year.
• Develop and manage detailed event timelines production schedules and running orders ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Oversee all on-site operations including festival area setup vendor relations venue management entertainment scheduling and prize giving ceremonies.
• Ensure all necessary permits licenses and insurance requirements are secured in advance of each event.

Financial & Budget Management

• Strictly manage the event budget tracking expenses and seeking opportunities for cost efficiencies without compromising event quality.
• Provide detailed post-event financial reporting and analysis.

Team & Staff Management

• Ensure each event is fully staffed by coordinating the recruitment scheduling and management of the core operational team contractors and volunteers.
• Lead pre-event briefings to ensure all departments (e.g. medical safety course crew registration festival crew) are aligned on the event running order and their specific responsibilities.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance environment ensuring clear communication across all teams.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as an excellent communicator managing expectations and updates with internal stakeholders partners vendors and venue contacts.
• Coordinate with Marketing and Sponsorship teams to ensure their event-day needs are successfully integrated into the operational plan.
• Oversee the development and distribution of comprehensive event documentation including race day program race day reports and briefing notes.

Safety & Consumer Experience

• Prioritize participant and staff safety ensuring all safety protocols and risk assessments are strictly adhered to.
• Focus relentlessly on delivering a great day and a high-quality experience for all consumers ensuring smooth event flow and effective resolution of any on-site issues.
• Gather and analyze post-event feedback to implement continuous improvements for future races.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience (5 years) as an Event Manager ideally within a sports endurance or multi-site event environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated financial acumen with a track record of adhering to and managing event budgets.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing small teams and a large pool of temporary staff/volunteers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective internal and external coordination.

Required Skills:

Proven track record in client servicing influencer management or account management within media advertising or marketing. Strong reporting analytical and presentation skills. Excellent organizational and project-management abilities with the capacity to handle multiple campaigns simultaneously. Minimum 5 years of experience in a mid- to senior-level marketing advertising or influencer marketing role. Previous client-facing experience is essential. Familiarity with the MENA gaming ecosystem (PC & console) is preferred but not mandatory. Energetic proactive and creative mindset with the ability to take ownership and drive initiatives forward. Fluency in Arabic and English with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop pitch and execute compelling influencer partnership proposals for regional and global brands.
• Lead end-to-end influencer campaign management from strategy and ideation to execution reporting and optimization.
• Act as the key liaison between clients influencers and internal sales/client servicing teams to ensure seamless communication and delivery.
• Maintain and expand our influencer database identifying emerging talent across multiple platforms (Instagram TikTok Snapchat YouTube Twitch Facebook).
• Analyze campaign performance prepare actionable insights and present recommendations to senior management.
• Collaborate closely with the talent division to support growth mentor junior team members and elevate overall team capability.
• Lead brainstorming and planning sessions to develop innovative campaign angles and content strategies.
• Uphold strong relationships with internal departments to ensure consistent service quality and representation for brands and influencers.