Marketing Manager Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Marketing Manager
Lead culture-driven campaigns at one of the UAE's most iconic desert events.
About Us
LINKVIVA creates experiences that live beyond the day.
Our Values (The 5 Ps)
- People: We rise by lifting others.
- Positivity: We see the light even in chaos.
- Perfection: (Content missing, consider adding a value or removing this line.)
- Pioneering: We break molds, not rules.
- Passion: We lead with fire in the belly.
Why You Should Join Us
- Take the reins of a 360 festival marketing campaign.
- Be part of a rich cultural and entertainment experience.
- Work directly with clients, media, influencers, and brand partners.
- Be part of an unforgettable desert event, up close and on-site.
About the Role
We are seeking a Marketing Manager who can deliver integrated, high-energy campaigns that cut through the noise and bring a cultural festival to life. You will lead end-to-end marketing for our festival, a six-month contract culminating in a live desert event experience. Responsibilities include influencer strategy, press coordination, and on-site brand storytelling. This is a full 360 role with significant impact.
You will be hands-on during the live festival period, including a required 1-month stay in the desert with food, accommodation, and amenities included. Think of it as part adventure, part career-defining move.
What You'll Actually Do:
- Deliver the festival marketing strategy alongside LINKVIVA's central marketing team.
- Be the go-to for all things marketing with client partners and media.
- Manage social, digital, PR, influencer, and content marketing schedules.
- Maintain consistent messaging and brand tone across all platforms.
- Coordinate on-site media, influencer, and content opportunities.
- Monitor third-party agencies' deliverables and timelines.
- Lead on-ground content, communications, and quality control during the event.
- Handle weekly reports and contribute to post-festival analysis.
- Participate in briefings, client calls, and approvals throughout the project.
About You:
- Experience in high-impact marketing campaigns for live events or destinations.
- Fluent in Arabic and English (Arabic is a must).
- Confident in leading communications and agency coordination.
- Creative, organized, and able to work under pressure.
- Available for a 6-month freelance contract including an on-site period.
Minimum Requirements:
- 5 years of marketing experience in live events, festivals, or tourism/destination campaigns.
- Strong cross-platform marketing skills (digital, PR, social, on-ground).
- Fluent in English and Arabic (spoken & written).
- Availability to work on-site during the live event (1-month stay required).
- Based in the UAE or willing to relocate for the duration of the contract.
Apply now and be part of LINKVIVA's story-making journey.