Backstage Coordinator

ABOUT THE ROLE

ASM ​Global teams across the world are innate problem solvers and people who thrive on the excitement of developing events that create opportunity and connection. We are meticulous planners, innovative thinkers, relationship specialists and acutely experienced business leaders who love what they do.

At ASM Global, we love events, it's what we do. It's a part of our DNA and what drives us.

This role is on a Freelancer Agreement, and requires the candidate to have their own visa/sponsorship.

This role involves:

•  Providing backstage/sport teams/artist liaison management, administrative duties, planning, coordinating, and operationally assisting the HOD and assigned event managers during the events.
• Maintaining communications with clients and stakeholders, ensuring all Backstage requests are implemented.
• Arranging backstage room allocations, setup, signages, and rider requests.
• Collaborating with relevant departments to ensure a seamless operation, such as facility management, F&B, production, marketing, and security.
• Producing and sharing attendance demography, Sport’s teams and Artist profile with the wider CCA team.

A detailed Job Description of the role can be found below.

ABOUT YOU

Everyday our people are responsible for delivering extraordinary experiences for every guest who walks through our doors.

You will have a shared values and people-centric mind set and genuinely want to make a difference. That's what makes you stand out from the crowd and why we want to meet with you.

You should have:

• Qualifications: Hospitality / Event Management qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Minimum 2-4 years in backstage or event support roles
• Experience in stage management or event coordination.

Your personal attributes, knowledge and skills should include:

• Current working knowledge of planning & managing medium to large scale events
• Current knowledge of hospitality/events trends.
• Excellent communication skills
• Friendly and amicable personality
• Willingness to work as a team member
• Willingness to accept direction
• Well organized​
• Flexible with working hours
• Excellent command on Microsoft 365
• Efficient
• Problem-solver 

ABOUT THE VENUE

Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai is the first and largest fully air-conditioned, multipurpose indoor Arena in the Middle East and the only Arena to operate year-round in the region.

With a capacity of 17,000, Coca-Cola Arena has the capability to host major international touring artists, a full range of sporting events, family entertainment, comedy shows, exhibitions and gala dinners because of its highly adaptable design which includes a rolling modular stage, automated drapes and a retractable seating system that creates more intimate spaces for smaller-scale events.

Situated within the urban lifestyle destination of Dubai's City Walk, Coca-Cola Arena is managed by ASM Global, the world's leading venue management and services company and proudly owned by Dubai Holding.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

ASM Global is the world's leading producer of entertainment experiences. It is the global leader in venue and event strategy and management - delivering locally tailored solutions and cutting-edge technologies to maximise the guest experience. The company's elite venue network spans five continents, with a portfolio of more than 350 of the world's most prestigious arenas, stadiums, performing arts venues, and convention and exhibition centres, including Exhibition World Bahrain; Moscone Center San Francisco; ICC Sydney Australia; Olympia London; Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, RAC Arena, Perth, Australia; Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns, Australia and Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australia.

ASM Global has always had a bold vision to be a true employer of choice, great place to work and a company that provides long term careers and development opportunities.