Associate Events Manager (Arabic - speaking)

ITP Media Group is looking for a dynamic and detail\-orientated Associate Events Manager to support the planning and execution of high\-profile events across Dubai, working on brands such as Time Out, ahlan, Caterer Middle East, Arabian Business, Construction Week, Aviation Business and more.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end\-to\-end delivery of events across a broad range of scales, from industry gala dinners hosting 1,000+ guests, to intimate, high\-impact consumer experiences.
  


• Drive continued innovation across the events portfolio, bringing fresh thinking, creative concepts, and new exceptional ideas to elevate audience engagement and commercial value.
  


• Establish and manage event budgets from planning stage through to reconciliation, ensuring all projects are delivered on time and within the agreed budget.
  


• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, external clients, sponsors, and event partners to ensure expectations are met and exceeded.
  


• Build, maintain, and oversee a strong supplier network across AV, production, fabrication and entertainment.
  


• Uphold brand standards and ensure every event aligns with departmental objectives, brand positioning, and commercial goals.
  


• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging formats, and experiential innovations, continuously applying market insight to strengthen and future\-proof ITP Media Group’s event offering.
  


• Provide support with supplier and venue communications for Saudi\-based events, and assist the sales team by translating documents related to bookings and event enquiries.
  

Skills & Experience

• Minimum three years’ experience in an events\-focused role, with a strong track record of planning and delivering live events including conferences and awards ceremonies. Previous experience working in the Middle East is an advantage.
  


• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; working knowledge of Canva is an advantage.
  


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across editorial, design, and commercial teams.
  


• Proven capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously within fast\-paced, deadline\-driven environments.
  


• Confident in managing on\-site event operations, ensuring seamless delivery and responding effectively to challenges in live event settings.
  

What we look for in candidates

• Creative – across everything from developing concepts to how they respond to challenges.
  


• Competitive – keeps a keen eye on the competition and wider events for insights into emerging industry trends.
  


• Energetic & Adaptable – a strong sense of humor, understands the fast\-paced nature of the events landscape, and is comfortable pivoting when priorities change.
  


• Accountable – the ideal candidate is ready to take on responsibility for managing projects from concept to fruition and has the ability to self\-supervise in order to meet deadlines.