Website Farah Experiences
Farah Experiences LLC was established in 2008 to deliver unique, world-class entertainment experiences in the United Arab Emirates’ capital, Abu Dhabi. Today, the company operates three award-winning theme parks:Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the world’s first Ferrari-branded theme park and Yas Waterworld, the UAE’s unique Emirati waterpark and Warner Bros. WorldTM Abu Dhabi, the world’s first-ever Warner Bros. branded indoor theme park.
Events & Production Manager
Job Description
The Events & Production Manager supports the execution and delivery of new projects, supports with events at assigned properties and events; is responsible for planning and executing production of new shows and developments, seasonal and special events; and provides support across daily entertainment offerings as needed. The Events & Production Manager works with the team as an active participant in achieving artistic goals, ensuring consistent quality, sharing knowledge with the team, leading and supporting production and execution of shows/events while maintaining a positive attitude in the workplace, guaranteeing high standards in the delivery of all offerings and preserving production and execution values across the parks.
The job scope includes:
- Responsible for managing development of new shows and projects across the different properties
- Works with Entertainment teams and interdepartmental partners as an active participant, guaranteeing a high level of performance and production values for entertainment offerings
- Provides management and operational coverage at entertainment events and at shows/venues as requested
- Leads and executes entertainment special events to include marquee and seasonal celebrations, corporate functions, birthday parties, team buildings and other events promoted by the company
- Develops show and event production management systems and distributes reports
- Maintains a shared portfolio of vendors and suppliers in conjunction with the parks and Entertainment Projects Manager
- Works with the teams to create and update entertainment asset inventories
- Manages and maintains entertainment owned event assets in each required facility ensuring tidiness of areas such as warehouse, green rooms and other back of house Entertainment earmarked spaces
- Ensures Entertainment storage areas are maintained, kept clean and organized and assets are properly labeled and accounted for in inventory levels
- Financial responsibilities including project budget creation, procurement and purchasing, tracking and reporting observed company policies and delegation of authority
- Organizes and runs production meetings, debrief and other meetings as required to both internal and external stakeholders
- Works hand in hand with Marketing to ensure strategic, tactical and core activations align with business objectives and KPI targets Assembles project/event production books and documentation for both working use and historical archival
- Creates installation and de-rig and event run schedules as requested and maintains schedules, updating them and stakeholders when changes take place
- Supports production and events rehearsals as needed
- Oversees installation, execution and de-rig of shows/events, to include hands on work as required
- Takes part in coaching and counselling matters and provides guidance and mentorship to Entertainment colleagues to assist in developing bench strength and succession plans
- Acts as entertainment manager on duty as requested
- Compile periodic rate competitiveness and comparisons
- Offer input into event improvements: effectiveness and efficiencies
- Occasional international travel as required
- Additional duties as reasonably requested by senior management
To be considered for this role, you will need to have:
- Higher Secondary or equivalent
- Minimum of 7-10 years in theme park entertainment, events or large scale productions
- Working knowledge of industry safety standards and codes; industry trends and vendors
- Ability to read blueprints and related construction/design documents
- Leadership skills; computer skills; proficiency in English
- Ability to call events and shows; report creating and distribution; schedules creation and execution; development of show/events manuals
- Stage management experience; lighting, sound and projection programming; winch operation; rigging; video editing; music knowledge; project management
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