Associate Events Manager

ITP Media Group is looking for a dynamic and detail-orientated Associate Events Manager to support the planning and execution of high-profile events across Dubai, working on brands such as Time Out, ahlan, Caterer Middle East, Arabian Business, Construction Week, Aviation Business and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of events across a broad range of scales, from industry gala dinners hosting 1,000+ guests, to intimate, high-impact consumer experiences.

• Drive continued innovation across the events portfolio, bringing fresh thinking, creative concepts, and new executional ideas to elevate audience engagement and commercial value.

• Establish and manage event budgets from planning stage through to reconciliation, ensuring all projects are delivered on time and within the agreed budget.

• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, external clients, sponsors, and event partners to ensure expectations are met and exceeded.

• Build, maintain, and oversee a strong supplier network across AV, production, fabrication and entertainment.

• Uphold brand standards and ensure every event aligns with departmental objectives, brand positioning, and commercial goals.

• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging formats, and experiential innovations, continuously applying market insight to strengthen and future-proof ITP Media Group’s event offering.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum three years’ experience in an events-focused role, with strong track record of planning and delivering live events including conferences and awards ceremonies. Previous experience working in the Middle East is an advantage.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; working knowledge of Canva is an advantage.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across editorial, design, and commercial teams.

• Proven capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously within fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

• Confident in managing on-site event operations, ensuring seamless delivery and responding effectively to challenges in live event settings.

• What we look for in candidates

• Competitive – keeps a keen eye on the competition and wider events for insights into emerging industry trends.

• Energetic & Adaptable – a strong sense of humour, understands the fast-paced nature of the events landscape, and is comfortable pivoting when priorities change.

• Accountable – the ideal candidate is ready to take on responsibility for managing projects from concept to fruition and has the ability to self-supervise in order to meet deadlines.

• Creative – across everything from developing concepts to how they respond to challenges.