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 2011 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