Head Of Production (live Music) Dubai Based
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
HEAD OF PRODUCTION (LIVE MUSIC)
DUBAI BASED
About us
We are a global production and creative agency, delivering unforgettable events across the globe.
Find out more at: https://wearefab.com
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About the role*
We are seeking an experienced Head of Production to oversee the technical delivery of a number of high profile concerts and festivals across the Middle East. The role will be based out of our office in Dubai, with travel for events across various locations within the Middle East and North Africa (inc KSA, UAE, Egypt and Qatar).
This role is on a contract basis working full time for a fixed period of one year (with a potential to extend to permanent).
Experience within the music sector is absolutely essential (music, concerts and festivals). You will not be shortlisted without this experience. You will have responsibility for the following:
START DATE:*
ASAP *
LOCATION:*
Dubai based
Willing to travel worldwide as/ when required
We will accept candidates who are not currently Dubai based, however, this role does not come with a relocation package so if you are not currently residing in Dubai, you will be responsible for setting yourself up ASAP. ACCOMMODATION:
General accommodation while living and working in Dubai is not provided
When working abroad, accommodation will be provided *
SALARY PACKAGE:*
Up to 316,902 AED *
BENEFITS:*
DUBAI BASED
About us
We are a global production and creative agency, delivering unforgettable events across the globe.
Find out more at: https://wearefab.com
*
About the role*
We are seeking an experienced Head of Production to oversee the technical delivery of a number of high profile concerts and festivals across the Middle East. The role will be based out of our office in Dubai, with travel for events across various locations within the Middle East and North Africa (inc KSA, UAE, Egypt and Qatar).
This role is on a contract basis working full time for a fixed period of one year (with a potential to extend to permanent).
Experience within the music sector is absolutely essential (music, concerts and festivals). You will not be shortlisted without this experience. You will have responsibility for the following:
- To head up the production department across projects ranging from arena level shows to major festivals
- Advancing all stage and technical show requirements
- Advancing all technical requirements with talent teams, in order to fulfil talent rider
- Work on RFPs and pitches for potential work as it comes in
- Clear understanding of artist technical riders: backline, lighting, stage & sound equipment requirements
- Sourcing & negotiating of technical equipment in line with talent contract and show requirements
- Development and management of Tech Production budget, providing updates to Project Manager and Project Accountant
- Budget forecasting and tracking
- Logistics and movement of technical equipment to event location, including shipping & handling
- Creation, management and delivery of production schedule
- Management of all technical & stage staffing: Audio, Lighting, Backline, Set Carpenter, Stage Manager etc.
- Management & coordination of all talent & event technical vendors
- Liaison with event Project Manager and Talent Liaison team to deliver production aspects within the wider project scope
- Attend regular team and client meetings
- Liaison with venue operations regarding in-house technical production elements, scheduling and sound check
- To act as the FAB representative on respective projects: representing FAB in the best possible light at all times, maintaining the FAB ethos and culture throughout.
- Time tracking projects, ensuring work is fulfilled within a critical path
- Reports into Account Director and the FAB Managing Director
- Extensive experience of producing major events in music, festivals and concerts from a tech production perspective
- First hand experience of advancing a major festival
- Ability and experience in managing a team (onsite and remotely)
- Experience in scoping out and planning multiple projects
- Experience in managing production budgets
- Experience in dealing with and building supplier relations
- Client management experience
- Willingness to travel and work in various locations abroad
- Experience of working in the Middle East
START DATE:*
ASAP *
LOCATION:*
Dubai based
Willing to travel worldwide as/ when required
We will accept candidates who are not currently Dubai based, however, this role does not come with a relocation package so if you are not currently residing in Dubai, you will be responsible for setting yourself up ASAP. ACCOMMODATION:
General accommodation while living and working in Dubai is not provided
When working abroad, accommodation will be provided *
SALARY PACKAGE:*
Up to 316,902 AED *
BENEFITS:*
- All flights that are project related will be covered by FAB
- Employee visa
- Health insurance for employee whilst residing in Dubai
- Holiday allowance as per local law
- Days in lieu are given for National Holidays worked where the employee is not offered an alternative midweek day off
- \xc2\xa315 contribution towards phone bill each month (when working abroad, foreign sim card will be provided, costs covered by company)
- FAB to arrange all working visas as required
- All equipment provided as required
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1504593
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned