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Senior Events Manager – Abu Dhabi Festival (Freelance Contract)
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Posted Date: 11/08/2025
Industry Sector: Events
Location: United Arab Emirates
Market Experience: United Arab Emirates
Contract Length: 3 to 6 Months
Salary: د.إ 1 250 - د.إ 2 000
Lead the Marketing for a Major Abu Dhabi Festival
We’re looking for a highly experienced Freelance Events Manager to lead the integrated marketing for a major festival taking place in Abu Dhabi this December. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing the full marketing communications project, managing stakeholders, and driving activity to achieve ticket sales and engagement targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the integrated marketing communications plan for the festival from inception to delivery.
- Act as the main point of contact for all stakeholders, including clients, government bodies, and sponsors.
- Collaborate closely with the event management company, providing local insights and guidance.
- Work with internal teams to coordinate media buying plans – including outreach, negotiation, and implementation.
- Oversee creative asset production in collaboration with a designer.
- Track and report against project KPIs, including ticket sales and other agreed targets.
- Manage client feedback and coordinate updates across teams.
About You
- Proven experience in events marketing, ideally for large-scale festivals or public events.
- Strong background in integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels.
- Confident project manager with excellent organisational skills.
- Skilled in stakeholder management, including working with senior decision-makers and government bodies.
- Available to be on-site in Abu Dhabi during the festival (accommodation provided if not based locally).
Contract Details
- Full-time contract until end of December (with potential for part-time flexibility prior to the event period).
If this is something you can support with, do get in touch.
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