[Hiring] Arts & Culture Executive Assistant Dubai UAE

­­­­Position: Arts & Culture Executive Assistant

Date posted: 2025-07-28

Industry: Other

Employment type: Full Time

Experience: 4 to 6 year               

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree holder

Salary: AED 17000

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Company: Confidential

Description:

Hiring Arts & Culture Executive Assistant

 Reporting To:Principal

Objective:

To provide high-level administrative support to leadership while actively contributing to the execution of arts and cultural events, communications, and public engagement. The candidate will play a pivotal role in coordinating with art institutions, managing media and social platforms, and maintaining operational excellence across all touchpoints.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables:

1. Arts & Culture Engagement

• Prior experience with leading arts organisations such as Art Dubai, Sikka, or Dubai Design Week.
• Well-versed in the arts and cultural ecosystem in the UAE, including institutions like Louvre Abu Dhabi, Jameel Arts Centre, Sharjah Art Foundation, etc.
• Maintain relationships with art institutions and liaise on collaborations, exhibitions, and event participation.

2. Event Execution & Management

• Plan and execute events from concept through to completion, including timelines, budgets, and production logistics.
• Handle artist and guest relations, venue coordination, and support cross-functional teams during events.

3. Media & Public Relations

• Maintain strong media contacts and assist in the development and distribution of press releases, media kits, and coverage tracking.
• Coordinate media attendance and post-event reporting.

4. Digital & Social Media Management

• Create, manage, and post engaging content across all relevant social media channels (Instagram, X, LinkedIn).
• Collaborate on digital campaigns to promote events and cultural initiatives.
• Analyse engagement metrics and suggest improvements.

5. Administrative & Secretarial Duties

• Provide executive support including event calendar management, meeting scheduling, and minute-taking.
• Draft and edit professional-level correspondence and presentations.
• Uphold a high degree of confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

6. Technology & Software Proficiency

• Fully trained in office and cloud-based software (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Notion, Canva, etc.).
• Advanced computer literacy and confident use of productivity AI tools including ChatGPT, Notion AI, or similar.
• Basic knowledge of design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite or Figma) is an advantage.

7. Professionalism & Office Etiquette

• Extremely punctual, polished, and professional in appearance and communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an approachable demeanour in engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• Values teamwork and is proactive in a fast-paced, culturally rich environment.

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in arts, Communications, Event Management, or related field.
• Minimum 4–6 years in a similar role within the arts, culture, or media space.
• Creative, detail-oriented, fast-paced, culturally attuned.
• UAE driving license.