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Staff Photographer

Getty Images

Posted 2 weeks ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Dubai

Requirements

UAE coverage, Industry contacts, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Studio lighting, On-location, Remote capture, FTP/CMS, Fast editing, Attention to detail, Arabic fluency, English fluency

Required Skills

Photography Event Photography Portrait Photography Studio Lighting On-Camera Flash Adobe Photoshop Adobe Lightroom FTP CMS Digital Asset Management Editorial commercial Arabic English UAE Entertainment

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Cover high-profile entertainment events across the UAE (red carpets, concerts, premieres, fashion weeks, festivals, trade shows, broadcasts, influencer appearances)
  • Produce technically strong, on-brand event and portrait imagery under tight deadlines
  • Edit and transmit images rapidly onsite or remotely via FTP/CMS workflows
  • Secure credentials, permissions, and releases; uphold legal, privacy, and ethical standards
  • Collaborate with editors, producers, and photographers; follow briefs and contribute creative vision
  • Maintain and manage camera, lighting, and backup gear; ensure readiness for live assignments
  • Track regional trends and event calendars; proactively pitch coverage opportunities
  • Travel within the UAE (and occasionally beyond) on short notice; adapt to changing conditions

Requirements

  • UAE entertainment photography
  • Strong industry network
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Studio lighting
  • On-location shoots
  • Remote capture
  • FTP/CMS workflows
  • Fast turnaround
  • Detail oriented
  • Arabic fluency
  • English fluency

Preferred Qualifications

  • Middle East experience
  • Additional languages
  • Getty CMS familiarity
  • PR and brand ties
  • Festival coverage
  • Live broadcast savvy
  • Influencer events
  • Backup gear practice
  • Short-notice travel

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model
  • Health insurance
  • Paid leave and holidays
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Learning and development
  • Inclusive culture and ERGs
  • Global morale events

About the Company

Getty Images is a leading visual content company whose brands (Getty Images, iStock, Unsplash) provide premium photos, videos, and editorial coverage worldwide. The Editorial team delivers differentiated visuals across news, sports, and entertainment while curating a globally significant archive. Getty Images fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture, emphasizing leadership principles, transparency, and employee development. As a publicly traded company (NYSE: GETY), it offers programs such as an employee stock purchase plan and a range of learning opportunities, with a focus on well-being, balance, and impactful storytelling.

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