Editor, Music / Audio Production, Creative Arts/Media
Dubai, Dubai, UAE/Dubai
Listed on 2026-01-18
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Creative Arts/Media
Music / Audio Production, TV / Film Production -
Entertainment & Gaming
Music / Audio Production, TV / Film Production
The Editorial team provides our customers with premium, differentiated visuals across news, sports, and entertainment that cover real people, events, actions, and facts. We also grow and maintain one of the world’s most extensive archives of socially significant, historical photos, footage, and prints.
Getty Images is hiring an Assignment Editor to join the Editorial Entertainment team in Dubai. You’re deeply immersed in the UAE entertainment ecosystem, from celebrity culture and fashion to broadcast and influencer events. With your organizational finesse, you excel in orchestrating complex coverage under tight timelines. Your passion for storytelling, fluency in local dynamics, and ability to lead high-energy teams make you a standout candidate.
WhoYou Are:
- A content-savvy self-starter who thrives in dynamic, production-heavy environments.
- Passionate about fashion, luxury, entertainment, and the vibrant media scene in the UAE and broader GCC region.
- Skilled at balancing multiple live events, editorial shoots, and breaking news stories.
- Capable of autonomously leading on-site teams (photographers, videographers, producers, editors) at events with logistical precision.
- Strong team collaborator, yet confident working independently.
- Comfortable with flexible schedules, including out-of-hours commitments and travel as needed.
- Drive Entertainment Coverage Across the Gulf
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Strategically manage and assign entertainment content, stills and video, in the UAE and neighboring markets. - Plan & Execute Coverage
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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
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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
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Bring creative flair to scheduling coverage that aligns with regional content trends - working with regional stakeholders to identify compelling narratives. - Operational Leadership On-site
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Lead the execution at events - from credentialing and logistics to managing crew flow and troubleshooting under pressure. - Collaborate with Global Teams
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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
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Monitor and interpret regional entertainment movements and media behavior to optimize Getty’s content relevance and resonance.
- 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.
This is a hybrid role that combines remote work with on-site presence at events.
Getty Images is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.
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