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Getty Images

<div><div>The Editorial team provides our customers with premium, differentiated visuals across news, sports, and entertainment that cover real people, events, actions, and facts. We also grow and maintain one of the world&rsquo;s most extensive archives of socially significant, historical photos, footage, and prints.</div><div></div><div><br>
As a dynamic visual storyteller based in Dubai, you will drive Getty Images entertainment coverage across the UAE. You&rsquo;ll tap into your well-established regional contacts, talent, publicists, event organizers, agencies, and brands to secure access to top-tier entertainment events and deliver compelling images that align with Getty Images editorial and commercial vision.</div>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Who You Are:</b></h3><ul><li>
A seasoned photographer with deep roots in the UAE&rsquo;s entertainment scene and strong local media and PR contacts.</li><li>
Skilled in digital photography and lighting, adept at delivering both studio portraiture and dynamic event photography (red carpets, concerts, premieres, festivals, trade shows).</li><li>
Experienced in fast-paced environments across editorial and commercial shoots, capable of independent work and collaboration with editorial teams.</li><li>
Experienced transmitting content rapidly (FTP, CMS) for editorial and client needs.</li><li>
A professional ambassador with impeccable ethics, integrity, and communication skills.</li><li>
Committed to Diversity &amp; Inclusion, bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to your work.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Your Next Challenge:</b></h3><ul><li><b>
Capture high-profile entertainment events</b>: Provide comprehensive coverage of red carpets, concerts, film premieres, fashion weeks, broadcasts, influencer appearances, and other entertainment happenings across the UAE.</li><li><b>
Produce compelling imagery</b>: Deliver technically sound, visually captivating photos and portraits under tight deadlines; maintain consistency in lighting, composition, and Getty Images aesthetic standards.</li><li><b>
Operate under pressure</b>: Edit and upload images onsite or remotely using appropriate tools, ensuring rapid delivery to meet real-time editorial and commercial demands.</li><li><b>
Leverage local insights</b>: Stay attuned to regional trends, talent movements, and event calendars; proactively identify compelling photographic opportunities.</li><li><b>
Collaborate effectively</b>: Coordinate with assignment editors, producers, and fellow photographers; follow briefings while contributing your own creative vision.</li><li><b>
Uphold standards</b>: Secure necessary credentials, permissions, and releases; adhere to legal, privacy, and ethical guidelines; represent Getty Images professionally to PR teams, talent, event organizers, and clients.</li><li><b>
Maintain gear readiness</b>: Keep all photography and lighting equipment in optimal condition; always carry backups for reliability during live assignments.</li><li><b>
Travel and flexibility</b>: Be prepared for short- and long-term travel within the UAE and possibly beyond, often on short notice; adapt quickly to changing event environments and conditions.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What You'll Need:</b></h3><ul><li>
Demonstrable experience photographing major entertainment events in the UAE or the broader Middle East - award shows, concerts, fashion events, celebrity appearances, film festivals.</li><li>
Strong network of industry contacts: publicists, agencies, media groups, entertainment venues, and brands.</li><li>
Proficiency in digital editing using Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and familiarity with Getty Images CMS/FTP systems.</li><li>
Technical expertise across studio lighting, on-location photography, remote capture, digital asset workflows, and image transmission.</li><li>
Ability to juggle multiple tasks swiftly and meet tight deadlines with composure and attention to detail.</li><li>
Fluent in Arabic and English with other regional language proficiency a plus.</li></ul><div><b>
This is a hybrid role that combines remote work with on-site presence at events.</b></div><div></div><div><br>
There&rsquo;s a story in every picture, a narrative in every frame.</div><div>
We believe in the power of visuals. As a leading visual content creator, our three brands&ndash;Getty Images, iStock, and Unsplash&ndash;offer a full range of content solutions to meet the needs of any customer, whatever their size, location, or budget. Whether the goal is commercial or philanthropic, revenue-generating or society-changing, market-disrupting or headline-driving, our visuals help any brand, business, or organization communicate more effectively with their target audience and urge them to action. In other words, we know how powerful an image or video can be&mdash;and that it can move the world.</div><div>
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Working at Getty Images</div><div>
Our goal is to be one of the best places to work globally, which means we&rsquo;re dedicated to providing experiences and resources that allow you to do your best work. Foundational to our culture are our Leadership Principles, which are the shared values that guide how we come together to do our work. We raise the bar and collectively bring solutions while exercising trust, transparency, and care. We actively reject biased behavior and are inclusive of different voices, perspectives, and experiences. We focus on our customers and deliver on our commitments and commercial goals.</div><div>
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We foster a collaborative and supportive environment that prioritizes delivering results efficiently and using time wisely, so that all employees can achieve balance between commitments to the company and health and well-being in our lives. We value the importance of rest and recovery ranging from company-paid holidays to time away from work.</div><div>
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Getty Images Holdings, Inc. is a publicly traded company, and its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol &quot;GETY&quot;. You may be eligible to participate in our employee Stock Purchase Plan, which allows employees to purchase company stock at a 15% discount to market.</div><div>
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Our employees&rsquo; growth, development, belonging, and engagement are important investments. We offer learning experiences ranging from leadership development, diversity and inclusion training, mentoring programs, a high potential program, and professional and skills development. We prioritize staying connected in our hybrid-working world and encourage participation in global morale events and local gatherings, as well as finding community in one or more of our Employee Resource Groups. Learning about our business is paramount, and our open and transparent culture means you&rsquo;ll have direct access to experts and senior leaders via open forums, all hands, and content hours.</div><div>
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Getty Images believes that diversity is critical to our success in moving the world and is committed to creating an inclusive, mutually respectful environment that celebrates diversity. We seek to hire based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. Getty Images is an equal opportunity employer.</div></div>

Staff Photographer

<div><div>The Editorial team provides our customers with premium, differentiated visuals across news, sports, and entertainment that cover real people, events, actions, and facts. We also grow and maintain one of the world&rsquo;s most extensive archives of socially significant, historical photos, footage, and prints.</div><div></div><div><br>
Getty Images is hiring an Assignment Editor to join the Editorial Entertainment team in Dubai. You&rsquo;re deeply immersed in the UAE entertainment ecosystem, from celebrity culture and fashion to broadcast and influencer events. With your organizational finesse, you excel in orchestrating complex coverage under tight timelines. Your passion for storytelling, fluency in local dynamics, and ability to lead high-energy teams make you a standout candidate.</div><br>
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<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Who You Are:</b></h3><ul><li>
A content-savvy self-starter who thrives in dynamic, production-heavy environments.</li><li>
Passionate about fashion, luxury, entertainment, and the vibrant media scene in the UAE and broader GCC region.</li><li>
Skilled at balancing multiple live events, editorial shoots, and breaking news stories.</li><li>
Capable of autonomously leading on-site teams (photographers, videographers, producers, editors) at events with logistical precision.</li><li>
Strong team collaborator, yet confident working independently.</li><li>
Comfortable with flexible schedules, including out-of-hours commitments and travel as needed.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Your Next Challenge:</b></h3><ul><li><b>
Drive Entertainment Coverage Across the Gulf</b>: Strategically manage and assign entertainment content, stills and video, in the UAE and neighboring markets.</li><li><b>
Plan &amp; Execute Coverage</b>: Produce and coordinate a roster of content creators for high-profile events -film premieres, concerts, festivals, fashion weeks, influencer activations, award shows.</li><li><b>
Leverage Local Networks</b>: Cultivate and nurture relationships with publicists, agencies, venue organizers, media groups, and entertainment clients to ensure seamless access and informed coverage.</li><li><b>
Campaign and Storyline Development</b>: Bring creative flair to scheduling coverage that aligns with regional content trends - working with regional stakeholders to identify compelling narratives.</li><li><b>
Operational Leadership On-site</b>: Lead the execution at events - from credentialing and logistics to managing crew flow and troubleshooting under pressure.</li><li><b>
Collaborate with Global Teams</b>: Liaise effectively with editorial producers, photo and video teams, and senior editors across the Getty Images network to align local coverage strategies with global goals.</li><li><b>
Stay Ahead of Trends</b>: Monitor and interpret regional entertainment movements and media behavior to optimize Getty&rsquo;s content relevance and resonance.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What You'll Need:</b></h3><ul><li>
Proven experience in entertainment content production within the UAE or GCC - managing editorial, event or lifestyle coverage.</li><li>
Established relationships with key regional entertainment stakeholders - PRs, agencies, production houses, celebrity managers, venues, media platforms.</li><li>
Demonstrable experience managing creatives (photographers, videographers, editors) and delivering content under tight deadlines.</li><li>
Strong organizational and logistical management capabilities, especially in fast-paced, evolving settings.</li><li>
Comfort with flexible working arrangements and willingness to travel as required across the region.</li><li>
Fluent in Arabic and English with other regional language proficiency a plus.</li></ul><div><b>
This is a hybrid role that combines remote work with on-site presence at events.</b></div><div></div><div><br>
There&rsquo;s a story in every picture, a narrative in every frame.</div><div>
We believe in the power of visuals. As a leading visual content creator, our three brands&ndash;Getty Images, iStock, and Unsplash&ndash;offer a full range of content solutions to meet the needs of any customer, whatever their size, location, or budget. Whether the goal is commercial or philanthropic, revenue-generating or society-changing, market-disrupting or headline-driving, our visuals help any brand, business, or organization communicate more effectively with their target audience and urge them to action. In other words, we know how powerful an image or video can be&mdash;and that it can move the world.</div><div>
</div><div>
Working at Getty Images</div><div>
Our goal is to be one of the best places to work globally, which means we&rsquo;re dedicated to providing experiences and resources that allow you to do your best work. Foundational to our culture are our Leadership Principles, which are the shared values that guide how we come together to do our work. We raise the bar and collectively bring solutions while exercising trust, transparency, and care. We actively reject biased behavior and are inclusive of different voices, perspectives, and experiences. We focus on our customers and deliver on our commitments and commercial goals.</div><div>
</div><div>
We foster a collaborative and supportive environment that prioritizes delivering results efficiently and using time wisely, so that all employees can achieve balance between commitments to the company and health and well-being in our lives. We value the importance of rest and recovery ranging from company-paid holidays to time away from work.</div><div>
</div><div>
Getty Images Holdings, Inc. is a publicly traded company, and its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol &quot;GETY&quot;. You may be eligible to participate in our employee Stock Purchase Plan, which allows employees to purchase company stock at a 15% discount to market.</div><div>
</div><div>
Our employees&rsquo; growth, development, belonging, and engagement are important investments. We offer learning experiences ranging from leadership development, diversity and inclusion training, mentoring programs, a high potential program, and professional and skills development. We prioritize staying connected in our hybrid-working world and encourage participation in global morale events and local gatherings, as well as finding community in one or more of our Employee Resource Groups. Learning about our business is paramount, and our open and transparent culture means you&rsquo;ll have direct access to experts and senior leaders via open forums, all hands, and content hours.</div><div>
</div><div>
Getty Images believes that diversity is critical to our success in moving the world and is committed to creating an inclusive, mutually respectful environment that celebrates diversity. We seek to hire based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. Getty Images is an equal opportunity employer.</div></div>

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