Drone Operator - FIVE Palm Jumeirah

An Exhilarating Opportunity

Are You Ready for a Daring Challenge with The World’s Hottest Luxury Hotel Group? Disruptive by Design, FIVE Hotels and Resorts is Redefining ‘FIVE-Star’ Hospitality and Setting the Gold Standard across the Industry.

Join the FIVE Tribe - and Get Ready to Make Waves.

A Driven Self-Starter, you have Excellent Communication, Leadership and Organisational Skills. As an Astute Creative and Critical Thinker, you can Conceptualise and Implement Innovative Solutions in a Fast-Paced Environment. Not even the Smallest Detail Escapes Your Keen Eye and You Execute Tasks Proactively with Precision and Finesse. A ‘Can-Do!’ Attitude Coupled with An Inherent Flair for Taking Ownership Makes You a Highly Motivated Go-Getter.

Your Outgoing and Approachable Nature enables you to Seamlessly Connect with other ‘FIVERs’ and key Stakeholders, ensuring that Their and Your Journey at FIVE is nothing short of Sensational. Joining our Marketing Team as a Drone Operator will Empower you to deliver Exceptional Experiences across our award-winning Lifestyle Destinations. Jump on Board and Unlock your Potential in a Buzzing Environment that will take your Career to New Heights!

• Demonstrated professional experience as a drone operator or aerial videographer, with a strong focus on commercial content production.
• A valid UAE drone licence, alongside a clear understanding of local aviation regulations and operating requirements.
• A well-curated portfolio showcasing high-quality aerial video and photography.
• Proven experience operating drones in urban, hospitality, or lifestyle environments.
• Proficiency in drone operation software, flight planning tools, and camera settings.
• Basic to intermediate video editing capability using software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or equivalent.
• A solid understanding of safety procedures, risk assessment, and best practices in drone operations.
• Previous experience working within a luxury hospitality, lifestyle, or entertainment brand setting.
• Familiarity with social media content formats, platform requirements, and visual trends.
• Photography skills beyond drone operation, including composition and basic post-processing.
• Experience operating FPV drones is an advantage, but not essential.
• A Proactive Nature, coupled with a meticulous Eye for Detail, ensures every aspect of the Operation is perfectly curated.
• Exceptional Time Management and Multi-Tasking skills to effectively meet tight deadlines.
• Sensational Teamwork and Collaboration skills to work effectively within a group and across departments with Fellow ‘FIVERs.’
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays, based on the requirements of the Hotel.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, leveraging strong verbal and written skills to engage effectively with FIVE Tribe Members and stakeholders.
• A hands‑on attitude, fuelled by a ‘Can‑Do!’ Spirit.

• Operates drones safely and professionally to capture high-quality aerial video and photography across hotels, lifestyle venues, events, and campaigns.
• Plans and executes drone shoots in line with approved marketing briefs, creative direction, and production schedules.
• Conducts thorough pre‑flight planning, including location assessments, risk evaluations, and environmental checks to ensure safe operations.
• Captures aerial footage that supports brand storytelling while meeting technical and visual quality standards.
• Works closely with Marketing, Content, Social Media, and Creative teams to support campaigns, launches, and ongoing content needs.
• Contributes creative input on framing, movement, lighting, and sequencing to enhance visual storytelling.
• Ensures all captured footage aligns with brand guidelines, campaign objectives, and platform requirements.
• Supports live events and special activations where aerial coverage is required, adapting to fast‑paced environments when necessary.
• Edits drone footage when required, applying basic to intermediate post‑production techniques.
• Applies colour correction and optimisation to prepare footage for use across social media, digital platforms,…