Experience Producer - CONTRACT, Dubai United Arab Emirates
CONTRACT POSITION ASAP- JAN 26
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About Us
Since 2003 LINKVIVA has been crafting immersive unforgettable experiences across the Middle East from cultural festivals to landmark public events. We merge bold creativity with operational precision to create moments that resonate long after they end.
Our Energy (Values) The 5 Ps
- People – We rise by lifting others.
- Positivity – We see the light even in chaos.
- Perfection – Not flawless but fearless in chasing better.
- Pioneering – We break molds, not rules.
- Passion – We lead with fire in the belly.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Hands on Leadership – From build to live to de‑rig you’ll be on the ground leading guest‑facing experiences.
- Creative Ownership – You shape and deliver entertainment & activations that wow visitors.
- Big Scale Impact – Multiple zones, varied audiences, high stakes and high reward.
- Cross‑Team Collaboration – You’ll work with ops production vendor partners creative teams safety & security.
Role Purpose
The Experience Producer is responsible for the full planning and delivery of guest‑facing experiences at Liwa Village: stage shows, activations, adventure & family zones. You’ll ensure programming aligns with strategy & audience and is culturally resonant, safe, smooth and on brand. Being a visible leader on site throughout the festival (build, rehearsals, live days, de‑rig) is crucial. This role suits a high‑energy positive team player who supports others and leads by example.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development & finalization of the entertainment & experience program ensuring balance across engagement zones.
- Act as the primary POC for vendors/suppliers tied to programming & entertainment.
- Work closely with creative partners & technical teams to ensure readiness & quality.
- Create & maintain a master programming sheet tracking all activities, timings and stakeholders.
- Secure partnerships & branded activations that boost content & brand value.
- Propose revenue generating ideas: premium activations, new experience formats, content partnerships.
- Be on site throughout the festival to oversee programming delivery across all zones.
- Troubleshoot live issues with operations, security, technical teams.
- Oversee integration of partner activations / branded experiences.
- Collaborate with Operations, Health & Safety, Security teams to align program with crowd flow, site safety & visitor journey.
- Participate in daily briefings; report on zone readiness & programming status.
- Ensure compliance with permits, capacity, safety protocols.
- Oversee audience engagement & manage crowd flow in entertainment & activation zones.
- Support wayfinding signage guest communication between zones.
- Supervise daily reporting on program delivery & audience engagement.
- Produce a post‑event evaluation report: successes, challenges, recommendations.
Required Skills & Experience
- 7-10 years in festival production / live entertainment / large scale event programming.
- Strong creative curation, technical / live show operations background.
- Able to read & cross‑check tech riders; ensure artist requirements are met.
- Skilled in vendor & partner liaison; working with production crews.
- Experience in operations safety & security in live audience settings.
- Proven record of developing partnership & revenue‑driven experiences.
- Exceptionally organized; strong multitasking under pressure.
- Deep cultural awareness of the UAE / GCC event landscape.
- Fluent in Arabic (mandatory).