Entertainment/Media/Publishing Jobs in Dubai, UAE & GCC

There are numerous media and publishing houses, advertising agencies, and other organizations in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and throughout the UAE that are looking for qualified and talented candidates for both creative and technical job positions. Because the media and entertainment industry is rapidly evolving, jobs in this field are always in high demand.

There are several ways to look for media/entertainment/publishing jobs in Dubai and other Emirates in the UAE. A high-performing job portal, such as Talentmate.com, is a great place to start your job hunt. Other options include networking with media professionals in the UAE, attending job fairs and career workshops, and so on.

If you have registered your resume on Talentmate, there are several ways for you to get notified when new Entertainment/Media/Publishing jobs are posted on our site.

• If you selected to receive regular email notifications when you were registering your CV on Talentmate, we will send you weekly emails and newsletters to your registered email address.

• You can follow Talentmate on various social media platforms such as Instagram, X, Facebook, and others, where we will post new Entertainment/Media/Publishing jobs as they become available in the UAE.

• You can also search for suitable Entertainment/Media/Publishing jobs in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and other parts of the UAE on the Talentmate website.

The entertainment/media/publishing industry is large and diverse in its activities and scope. Especially now, when digital technology has largely taken over many of the traditional media industry functions, new jobs have been created that necessitate the acquisition of new skills and talents to advance in one's media career.

Copywriters (Arabic and English), photographers, journalists, publications specialists, event sales specialists, video editors, media planners, etc., are some common categories of Entertainment/Media/publishing jobs.

Generally speaking, the skills and qualifications needed for jobs in entertainment, media, and publishing vary based on the specific role, the industry in which the candidate works, etc. Depending on the exact job type, a degree in journalism or creative writing, a diploma in design or video production, etc., may be needed to work in the entertainment/media career.

Excellent writing and speaking skills, great interpersonal skills, the ability to work creatively in a team, general and specific creative talents, knowledge of media/publishing industries, and so on are some of the skills required for Entertainment/Media/publishing jobs.

Several media companies in the UAE hire candidates for positions in the entertainment, media, and publishing sectors. Local newspapers, news channels, e-magazines, educational apps, and so on are among the top businesses and companies that hire media professionals.

Entertainment companies in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and other emirates, such as gaming channels, music and video startups, sports channels, etc., also hire candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Salaries for Entertainment/Media/Publishing jobs may vary depending on the specific job, the industry in which you work, total years of work experience, and so on. Journalists, media planners, and others may earn AED 6000 to AED 12,000 per month or more, depending on their seniority and the company that employs them.

Other job positions, such as creative copywriters, video editors, photographers, and so on, can earn between AED 5000 and AED 10,000 or more, depending on their professional experience and skills.

There is a huge market and scope for jobs in entertainment, media, and publishing because people are constantly searching for new and interesting content, whether it be published content or videos. The current trends suggest that the diversity of content will play a major role in determining the future of the entertainment and media sector in the United Arab Emirates, particularly social media and other video-sharing platforms.

Even as advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) are used to create diverse content, the scope of hiring creative artists remains huge, and there is a large market and opportunities for entertainment/media/publishing jobs in Dubai and the UAE.