Programming Executive - Event Management

Black Pearl

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ref: RP174-1045

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our client, an events management firm, is currently looking for a Programming Executive to be based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. In this role, you will be responsible for researching, developing, maintaining, and managing the database of local, regional, and international artists. You will also be responsible for researching and developing market intelligence, developing touring opportunities for all artists supported by the organization providing support in all required areas as instructed by senior management.

Other job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Researching/monitoring activities of key regional and international festivals, theatres, and cultural organizations.
- Mapping the local arts sector in the MENA region including UAE, providing the annual calendar of key events and programming initiatives.
- Researching / identifying regional and international artistic opportunities in cooperation with senior management.
- Keeping up to date with industry events, trends, and conferences globally.
- Supporting senior management in the collaborative development of program elements and/or co-commissions and co-productions in the UAE and worldwide.
- Attending meetings with senior management ensuring complete pre-meeting agenda, notes, and preliminary research are prepared and briefed to the team prior to meeting and taking minutes of meetings throughout all meetings.
- Growing network and participation of existing regional and international artistic and cultural partners.

Requirements

To be considered for the role, you need to meet the following criteria:

- Bachelor’s degree in Arts or Event Management is desirable. Alternatively, you may have demonstrated high-level industry-related experience.
- A minimum of 3 years relevant experience working in a similar role.
- Proficient in the English language.
- To know more about our current vacancies, please visit our website – www.blackpearlconsult.com

Disclaimer: Black Pearl will never ask for money or any form to charge our candidates just to process or consider their application for any of our available vacancies. If you happen to receive such request from any members of our staff or other individuals claiming to be part of Black Pearl, please do call our office.

About the Company

Black Pearl is a human resources and recruitment agency that provides a holistic business and talent solution in a progressive, dynamic, and efficient way.

We pride ourselves as a unique black pearl and strive to delight our clients with a personalized partnership that helps them propel towards success.

Whether you need to find top talent, your next great job opportunity, or a consulting solution for managing your business, engaging employees, evolving your work culture, planning your people strategy, or resourcing challenges, we can help.

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PRO salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 12,000

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