Festival Experience Programmer — On-Site, Dubai (Contract)

LINKVIVA Websiite; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event management company in Dubai is seeking an Assistant Experience Programming Manager for a 4-month contract. This hands-on role involves translating festival programs into operational plans, managing coordination with suppliers and performers, and ensuring all activities meet company standards. Candidates should have live event experience and strong organizational skills, with cultural awareness of UAE audiences. Arabic speaking is preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in live events, festivals, or entertainment programming.
• Strong track record in zone management and supplier/talent coordination.
• Skilled at troubleshooting and decision-making under pressure.
• Experience working with creative, technical, and operational teams.
• Excellent organizational and reporting skills.
• Cultural awareness of UAE/GCC audiences.
• Arabic speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate the festival program into operational schedules and plans.
• Manage daily coordination with suppliers, performers, and partners.
• Supervise zones ensuring activities run on time.
• Act as an on-ground problem solver, elevating major issues.
• Support crowd flow safety and audience engagement.
• Ensure partner experiences are integrated into the program.
• Deliver daily zone reports on performance and operational issues.

Skills

Live events experience

Zone management

Supplier coordination

Decision making under pressure

Organizational skills

Cultural awareness of UAE/GCC

Arabic speaking

Job description

A leading event management company in Dubai is seeking an Assistant Experience Programming Manager for a 4-month contract. This hands-on role involves translating festival programs into operational plans, managing coordination with suppliers and performers, and ensuring all activities meet company standards. Candidates should have live event experience and strong organizational skills, with cultural awareness of UAE audiences. Arabic speaking is preferred.