Events & Production Assistant Manager

Miral Experiences; Al Ain; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in the UAE is seeking an Assistant Manager – Events & Production. The role involves coordinating event planning and execution, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in event production and strong organizational skills. Proficiency in English and familiarity with technical production tools are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in theme park, live event, or entertainment production roles.
• Ability to read CAD drawings and related construction/design documents.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and execution of seasonal and special events.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety protocols during events.
• Liaise with technical vendors during production.

Skills

Coordination of event operations

Communication skills

Risk compliance

Vendor management

Technical production knowledge

Education

Higher Secondary or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Overview

The Assistant Manager – Events & Production supports the Events and Production Manager in the execution and delivery of events and show production strategy at assigned properties and events; is responsible for coordinating the planning and execution of seasonal and special events, and provides operational support across daily entertainment offerings as needed.

The Assistant Manager – Events & Production works with the team as an active participant in achieving artistic goals, ensuring consistent quality, sharing knowledge with the team, supporting production and execution of events/shows while maintaining a positive attitude in the workplace, guaranteeing high standards in the delivery of all offerings and preserving production and execution values across the parks.

Job Scope

Support & Management

• Supports management and operational coverage at entertainment events and at shows/venues as requested.
• Provide administrative support to the team ensuring swift action to delegated tasks and prepares meeting agendas and notes.
• Supports the event operational or organizational aspects as required, including but not limited to:
• Marquee and seasonal celebrations.
• Corporate functions.
• Team buildings.
• Static installations.
• Interactive guest activities.
• Acts as entertainment manager on duty for event.
• Suggets event operational guidelines for the facility

Working with Contractors and other departments:

• Works closely with vendors ensuring a positive and efficient working relationship.
• Oversees 3rd party and internal installation, execution and de-rig of events as required, to include hands on work as required.

Health, Safety & Risk Compliance

• Supports the implementation of HSE protocols during planning and onsite execution phases.
• Assists in the preparation and delivery of risk assessments and emergency action plans in collaboration with HSE and Security departments.
• Ensures events follow operational safety standards and guidelines for public venues.

Asset/Document Management

• Maintains entertainment owned event assets in any required facility ensuring tidiness of areas such as storage, green rooms and other back of house spaces.
• Assists in the development and delivery of timelines and schedules with internal and external stakeholders.
• Produce & distributes show reports, install & derig reports.

Technical & Production Coordination

• Liaises with technical vendors to ensure alignment with production needs (lighting, sound, staging, etc.).
• Reviews technical schedules and coordinates installation timelines with vendors.
• Provides on-ground support during setup, rehearsals, and breakdowns.

Financial responsibilities

• Assists in tracking project-related expenditures and ensures compliance with procurement processes under the direction of the Manager – Events & Production

Job Essential:

• Higher Secondary or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years in theme park, live event, or entertainment production roles, including hands-on experience in coordinating event operations or show delivery.
• Ability to read CAD drawings and related construction/design documents
• Computer skills; Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Ability to develop and distribute reports, schedules and event manuals

Job Desirables:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the arts, events or related fields
• Bachelor’s Degree in any technical Theatre discipline
• 2+ years of experience in the event industry
• Project management; vendor leadership; vendor negotiation