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 recognizes 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 organization.

DIFF  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 temporary 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 Operations – Assisting in all areas relating to the Headquarters of the Festival
• Dubai Film Market – Assisting DIFF delegates, registered as members of the regional and international film industry, and coordinating services and events specific to the Film Market
• Box Office and Customer Service – Assisting with ticketing and customer support
• Registration & Accreditation – 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
• 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 & ُEvents – Assisting in areas of promotion, branding, invitation process and sourcing sponsors for the Festival
• Festival Administration Office - Festival general back office support

Applicants interested in a temporary position during DIFF  are requested to email their resumes to diffcareers@tecom.ae