Careers
The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) is one of the Middle East’s most eagerly anticipated annual events. Now you can be a part of the DIFF team and enjoy the privilege of working in a professional international environment. You will also have the opportunity to meet members of the industry.
Every year, DIFF hires temporary staff on short-term contracts. Previous editions of DIFF have been a spectacular success and the festival recognises the hard work and commitment of its team of enthusiastic film-loving staff, who provide vital support before and during DIFF to ensure its smooth running and successful organisation.
DIFF 2010 promises to be a grand extravaganza of exciting Arab and world cinema, glamour and will celebrate excellence in filmmaking with the Muhr Awards – Arab, Asia and Africa.
DIFF has a number of positions available in the following departments of the festival:
Human Resources & Volunteers Department – Responsible for sourcing and hiring qualified candidates in addition to assisting with the management of over 500 volunteers placed throughout every Department of the Festival.
Headquarters & Office Administration – Assisting in all areas relating to the Headquarters of the Festival and general back office support.
Industry Office – Assisting DIFF delegates registered as members of the regional and international film industry and coordinating services and events specific to the Industry Office.
Box Office and Customer Service – Assisting with ticketing and customer support.
Accreditation & Registration – Assisting with the guest, talent and media accreditation and registration.
Theatre Operations – Assisting with the smooth running of movie scheduling, ushering and coordinating with the Box Office.
Guest Relations & Hospitality – Assisting in all areas of Guest Relations & Hospitality, including guest invitations, accommodation, air travel, local transportation, airport operations and local hospitality.
Events – Assisting in all areas of events including the invitation process.
Dubai Film Market- Assisting in all areas of the Dubai Film Market, including content follow up, supervising the registration process and the Market Guide.
Program Administration – Assisting in supporting the overall festival programming, particularly from an administrative, operational and program logistics management standpoint.
Government Relations and Protocol – Assisting in all areas of Protocol.
Marketing & Sponsorship – Assisting in areas of promotion, branding and sourcing sponsors for the Festival.
Applicants interested in a temporary position during DIFF are requested to email their resumes to diffcareers@tecom.ae
DIFF Career Fair
Date: Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Time: 10 am - 7 pm
Location: Dubai Knowledge Village Auditorium.
For a listing of permanent positions available, visit our Carrers Centre
