Marketing Manager - Live Entertainment (3 Months)

Experts Plus Recruitment Services; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in the UAE seeks an experienced marketing professional to lead 360° event marketing campaigns and manage social media strategies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, 2–5 years of experience in event or lifestyle marketing, and strong skills in digital marketing and copywriting. Passion for live music and entertainment is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience in entertainment, events, or lifestyle marketing within the UAE or wider region.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing, content strategy, and ticketing promotions.
• Excellent English copywriting and communication skills; Arabic language is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee full 360° event marketing campaigns.
• Lead visual and event identity creation.
• Manage social media content strategy across entertainment channels.

Skills

Event marketing

Digital marketing

Content strategy

Social media management

Copywriting

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field

Tools

Meta Business Suite

Google Analytics

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee full 360° event marketing campaigns from concept to post‑event review.
• Lead key visual and event identity creation, ensuring alignment with brand and objectives.
• Draft campaign strategies, track milestones and KPIs, and provide regular progress updates to management.
• Produce post‑event marketing reports detailing reach, audience insights, ROI, and key learnings.
• Manage social media content strategy across entertainment channels, creating detailed calendars and engaging captions tailored to each platform.
• Moderate community engagement and collaborate with design and video teams to ensure visual consistency.
• Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, influencers, and event partners; negotiate barter deals and coordinate promotional activations.
• Oversee onsite coordination with sponsors, influencers, and media partners during event days to secure coverage and integration.
• Provide onsite and cross‑functional support to the Event Delivery team, ensuring marketing commitments are executed, including branding, sponsor visibility, and media access.
• Assist internal departments (Production, Operations, Business Development) in developing marketing materials for sales pitches, sponsorship proposals, and client presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• 2–5 years’ experience in entertainment, events, or lifestyle marketing within the UAE or wider region.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing, content strategy, and ticketing promotions.
• Experience managing agency or vendor relationships for creative production and media buying.
• Proficiency with social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, X, Snapchat, Facebook) and tools such as Meta Business Suite and Google Analytics.
• Excellent English copywriting and communication skills; Arabic language is an advantage.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple event campaigns simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Creative flair and passion for live music, arts, and entertainment.