Careers
The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) is one of the Middle East’s most eagerly anticipated annual events. 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 2009 promises to be a grand extravaganza of exciting Arab and world cinema, glamour and will celebrate excellence in filmmaking with the Muhr Awards – Arab and AsiaAfrica.
DIFF has a number of temporary positions available in the following departments of the festival:
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 Areas of events including the invitations 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
Programme Administration – Assisting in supporting the overall festival programming particularly from an administrative, operational, and programme logistics management standpoint
Volunteers – Assisting in the management of over 700 volunteers who are placed throughout every Department of the Festival
Government Relations and Protocol – Assisting in all areas of Protocol
Head Quarters & Office Administration – Assisting in all areas relating to the Head Quarters of the Festival and general back office support
Applicants interested in a temporary position during DIFF 2009 are requested to email their resumes to diffcareers@tecom.ae
For a listing of permanent positions available visit the Career Centre.
