We’re working with a leading music company to hire a Event Director to direct, plan and execute high-profile events, live concerts and large-scale productions, from concept to closeoutF.
What you’ll do
- Prepare and update the annual strategic plan for concerts and festivals, and build the action plan and budget for each event
- Develop the creative vision and operational blueprint for concerts and major events
- Work with artist managers on bookings, and secure venues, technical staging, AV, lighting and sound
- Manage event budgets, ticketing projections and contracts with suppliers, then deliver final financial reporting
- Partner with marketing, PR and sponsorship teams to drive ticket sales, coverage and brand activations
- Lead risk assessments, crowd-control and safety plans, and act as executive lead on show days
- Run post-event debriefs and analyse attendance and revenue metrics
What you’ll bring
- 10+ years in events or concerts management, including 3+ years in a leadership role
- A proven portfolio of high-capacity concerts, tours or large festivals with global exposure
- Strong knowledge of live production (sound, lighting, rigging) and artist rider execution
- Experience with event management, CRM and ticketing platforms
- Understanding of crowd management, permitting and safety compliance
- Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Business Administration, Communications or a related field (preferred)
- Strong leadership, crisis management and multitasking skills, with flexibility for irregular hours and travel
- Fluent Arabic and English language skills
