Summary
LINKVIVA is hiring a Coverage Coordinator to coordinate real-time content coverage for a desert festival. The role includes planning daily coverage, coordinating photographers, videographers and social teams, tracking content deliverables, and sharing updates with the content and social media teams. This is a two-month freelance contract, with on-site work in the desert for approximately one month during the festival; accommodation, meals and basic amenities are provided. The posting states that no visa is provided and requires fluent English and Arabic.
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**2 MONTH CONTRACT**
**DESERT LOCATION**
**NO VISA PROVIDED**
COVERAGE COORDINATOR
About Us
Founded in 2003, we’ve built a legacy of unforgettable experiences across the Middle East. From cultural festivals to flagship public events, our work blends logistical excellence with creative ambition to shape moments that matter.
We are LINKVIVA — creators of experiences that live beyond the day.
Our Energy (Values) – The 5Ps
👫 People – We rise by lifting others.
🌈 Positivity – We see the light, even in chaos.
🎯 Perfection – Not flawless. But fearless in chasing better.
🧭 Pioneering – We break molds, not rules.
❤️ Passion – We lead with fire in the belly.
Why You Should Join Us
🎬 Be at the Heart of the Action – Immerse yourself in one of the UAE’s most iconic desert festivals, surrounded by creativity, culture, and energy.
📸 Capture Legacy in Motion – Play a vital role in documenting experiences that define the spirit of the Desert Festival.
🌍 Collaborate with the Best – Work alongside LINKVIVA’s elite content, production, and social media teams in a high-energy live environment.
🔥 Real-World Experience – Build your portfolio with large-scale event coverage while shaping the visual storytelling of a landmark cultural celebration.
🌅 Experience the Desert Differently – Live and work on-site in the desert, with accommodation, meals, and amenities provided.
About the Role
The Coverage Coordinator will oversee the real-time documentation of the Desert Festival, ensuring all key moments, activations, performances, and guest experiences are captured in line with the content plan.
This role is pivotal in connecting on-ground activity with digital storytelling — ensuring that nothing is missed and every moment contributes to the event’s legacy.
This is a freelance, two-month contract, requiring on-ground presence in the desert for approximately one month during the festival period. Accommodation, meals, and basic amenities will be provided.
What You’ll Do
- Assist in planning the daily content coverage schedule across multiple event zones.
- Coordinate with photographers, videographers, and social teams to ensure timely coverage of key moments.
- Monitor the event site in real time to identify high-value, unexpected, or shareable content opportunities.
- Maintain a live checklist of content deliverables and track documentation of all assets.
- Communicate real-time updates to the content and social media teams to support live posting.
- Manage a daily log of coverage — what’s completed, pending, or missed — and flag any gaps proactively.
- Support coordination with talent, performers, and influencers during content capture.
- Assist with content approvals, ensuring all captured media follows brand guidelines and permissions.
- Collaborate closely with marketing, production, and creative teams during the live period.
About You
✔ 2–3 years of experience in content coordination, media production, or live event support
✔ Strong understanding of event dynamics and an eye for content-worthy moments
✔ Excellent communication, coordination, and tracking skills
✔ Familiarity with creative and social media workflows is an advantage
✔ Comfortable working in large outdoor environments and managing long, dynamic event days
✔ Fluent in English and Arabic (Arabic is a must)
✔ Willing and able to stay on-site in the desert for the duration of the festival
What You Need to Apply
✅ Previous experience supporting live events or on-ground media teams
✅ Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
✅ A proactive mindset and adaptability under pressure
✅ Availability for the full two-month freelance period
Your Application Will Stand Out If You:
⭐ Have experience working with event content teams, agencies, or large-scale festivals
⭐ Possess strong visual awareness or background in content planning
⭐ Bring a positive, energetic attitude to fast-paced live environments