Event MC Freelance Ad-hoc
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Job Description
ITP Media Group is looking for articulate, enthusiastic Event MCs to join its established roster of talent hosting events across a number of renowned international media brands.
A multinational media house, ITP operates a significant stable of live events annually, including awards ceremonies, conferences, corporate and consumer gatherings, across brands including Arabian Business, Aviation Business, Caterer Middle East, Construction Week, Cosmopolitan Middle East, Esquire, Gault&Millau, GQ, Harper s Bazaar Arabia and Time Out.
ITP Media Group works with Event MCs on an ad-hoc basis, with MCs paid a per-event fee.
With more than 50 events annually, ITP typically seeks to contract talent for events on a quarterly basis, with dates and talent confirmed at least two months in advance.
Requirements
Requirements
Ideal candidates should be experienced and highly confident in public speaking, and familiar with the local context of the UAE. Additionally, the ideal candidates should:
- Possess strong diction and an eloquent, charismatic manner
- Understand how to handle different microphones and have an understanding of PA systems
- Be a strong communicator, working efficiently and collaboratively with the AV and event team
- Be a skilled motivator of guests, and adept at reading a room
- Be able to memorise running orders and key script elements
- Be comfortable improvising, or making adaptations on the fly
- Have a knack for delivering a script with gravitas and personality
- Maintain excellent timekeeping and punctuality at all times
- Always be prepared for the unexpected, and comfortable pivoting
- Arrive at events presentably and dressed appropriately (eg. Tuxedo to a black-tie event)
- Maintain a professional approach at all times, and act as an ambassador for the event / company
For ITP Media Group events taking place in the evening, MCs may additionally be required during the day (or the evening prior) for technical rehearsal.
Languages
- Fluent in English (essential)
- Arabic (desirable)
- French (desirable)
Benefits
Requirements Ideal candidates should be experienced and highly confident in public speaking, and familiar with the local context of the UAE. Additionally, the ideal candidates should: Possess strong diction and an eloquent, charismatic manner Understand how to handle different microphones and have an understanding of PA systems Be a strong communicator, working efficiently and collaboratively with the AV and event team Be a skilled motivator of guests, and adept at reading a room Be able to memorise running orders and key script elements Be comfortable improvising, or making adaptations on the fly Have a knack for delivering a script with gravitas and personality Maintain excellent timekeeping and punctuality at all times Always be prepared for the unexpected, and comfortable pivoting Arrive at events presentably and dressed appropriately (eg. Tuxedo to a black-tie event) Maintain a professional approach at all times, and act as an ambassador for the event / company For ITP Media Group events taking place in the evening, MCs may additionally be required during the day (or the evening prior) for technical rehearsal. Languages Fluent in English (essential) Arabic (desirable) French (desirable)
Employment Type
Full Time
