Permits Executive
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About the Role
Dubai Media Council seeks a Permits Executive to manage filming and media production permits in Dubai. The role involves reviewing applications, coordinating with authorities, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
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Responsibilities
- Review and validate applications for filming, drone use, special event media coverage, and other regulated activities.
- Liaise with relevant government entities for permit validation.
- Enter and update permit statuses in the centralized system.
- Respond to applicant questions about permit categories, eligibility, and timelines.
- Identify patterns in common applicant errors or delays and recommend improvements.
Requirements
- 2–4 years in permits or licensing issuance roles
- Experience with SLA driven application or license processing
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Media, or Business
- Proficient in written and spoken Arabic and English
- Experience in a regulatory or media coordination environment preferred
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Job Purpose
- The Permits Executive is responsible for managing the operational processing of permits related to filming, media production, and special media activities in Dubai.
Key Accountabilities
- Implement operational requirements for Permits in line with strategy.
- Work collaboratively with the Permits team to ensure smooth delivery.
- Provide metrics and supporting documents to the Head of Permits.
- Review and validate applications for filming, drone use, special event media coverage.
- Verify documentation compliance with rules and guidelines.
- Check location permissions, visa statuses, and equipment details.
- Flag non standard requests for escalation.
- Track processing time and ensure SLA adherence.
- Liaise with government entities for permit validation.
- Support coordination for time sensitive permit types.
- Maintain documentation of site approvals and regulatory conditions.
- Enter and update permit statuses in centralized system.
Qualifications
- 2–4 years in permits or licensing issuance roles.
- Experience with SLA driven application or license processing.
- Experience in regulatory or media coordination environment preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Media, or Business.
- Certification in customer service or regulatory systems is a plus.
Technical Skills
- Proficient: Permit eligibility checks and documentation handling.
- Proficient: Case logging and processing in permit systems.
- Proficient: Knowledge of Dubai’s media zones and filming regulations.
- Familiar: Event licensing, filming coordination, and regulatory logistics.
- Strong service orientation and response tracking.
- Proficient: Command of written and spoken Arabic and English.
Salary
- Monthly salary range: 10001 20000 AED.
Schedule
- Full time.
About Dubai Media Council
- The Dubai Media Council is the government authority responsible for regulating and developing Dubai’s media sector.
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