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Mid LevelFull-timeRust
Salary Range
$59,500 - $80,500 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
About the Role
We are looking for an Assignment Editor to join the Editorial Entertainment team at Getty Images in Dubai. This role involves managing and assigning entertainment content across the Gulf region, from celebrity culture to broadcast and influencer events.
Key Responsibilities
- →Drive Entertainment Coverage Across the Gulf: Strategically manage and assign entertainment content, stills and video, in the UAE and neighboring markets.
- →Plan & Execute Coverage: Produce and coordinate a roster of content creators for high-profile events - film premieres, concerts, festivals, fashion weeks, influencer activations, award shows.
- →Leverage Local Networks: Cultivate and nurture relationships with publicists, agencies, venue organizers, media groups, and entertainment clients to ensure seamless access and informed coverage.
- →Campaign and Storyline Development: Bring creative flair to scheduling coverage that aligns with regional content trends - working with regional stakeholders to identify compelling narratives.
- →Operational Leadership On-site: Lead the execution at events - from credentialing and logistics to managing crew flow and troubleshooting under pressure.
- →Collaborate with Global Teams: Liaise effectively with editorial producers, photo and video teams, and senior editors across the Getty Images network to align local coverage strategies with global goals.
- →Stay Ahead of Trends: Monitor and interpret regional entertainment movements and media behavior to optimize Getty’s content relevance and resonance.
Requirements
- ✓Proven experience in entertainment content production within the UAE or GCC - managing editorial, event or lifestyle coverage.
- ✓Established relationships with key regional entertainment stakeholders - PRs, agencies, production houses, celebrity managers, venues, media platforms.
- ✓Demonstrable experience managing creatives (photographers, videographers, editors) and delivering content under tight deadlines.
- ✓Strong organizational and logistical management capabilities, especially in fast-paced, evolving settings.
- ✓Comfort with flexible working arrangements and willingness to travel as required across the region.
- ✓Fluent in Arabic and English with other regional language proficiency a plus.
