Resident DJ
Dubai, UAE
Job description
Resident DJ
MAIN DUTIES
· To provide DJ and related service at least 80 hours per month in W Lounge, SoBe, WETDECK or any designated venue in the Hotel if required by W Dubai The Palm.
· Be present at all W Happenings and WOOBAR events as requested by the Artistic Director on a voluntary basis to profile yourself.
· Build late-night crowd and bring target revenue.
· Create buzz via social media / blogging and increase Dubai fan base.
· Connect with the Disruptors and influencers to bring business into the W Dubai The Palm.
· Report to the EAM with a dotted line to Music Curator on the above services and work closely with the marketing department of the Hotel to build The Hotels reputation for new and next music.
· Professional appearance – The artist will provide at their own expense an adequate amount of appropriate professional clothing for the presentation of their performance.
· Performance standards – The artist agrees to deliver performances to the best of their ability at all times. Sub standard, inappropriate or unpleasant quality performances may be met with termination of the agreement after 7days notice.
· Repertoire – The Hotel requires and the Artist agrees to maintain an adequately up to date repertoire, necessary to satisfy the musical appetites of the general audience and to suite the various concepts created to generate business within WOOBAR.
· The Artist is only permitted to perform as a Resident DJ at W Dubai The Palm and not at any other venue. For any collaterals produced for use at other venues with reference to W Dubai The Palm the DJ must seek written approval by the Music Curator.
· As a resident Dj of the Hotel the artist is required to ensure all equipment and property of the Hotel is used for its intended purpose at all times.
· The Artist must always ensure the Hotel’s equipment that is provided is well maintained and should the equipment require any servicing it is the responsibility of the Artist to inform the Artistic director immediately.
Marketing & PR
· The Artist will to the best of their ability promote all activities at the Hotel via social media, including but not limited to Facebook, Weibo, Twitter, Instagram, etc. this includes inviting their online fan bases to the Hotel’s happenings.
· On a weekly basis, the Artist will provide material and creative content for consideration of the Hotel to use on the WOOBAR Facebook page.
· The Artist will produce minimum one mix per month for uploading on Sound cloud or other online audio platforms for the promotion of W music and the Hotel.
· Promotional information – The Hotel reserves the right to all signage, promotional collateral, including publicity photography. The Artist grants the Hotel unrestricted and irrevocable rights to use any photography or images arising from this agreement.
Upon signing of the Agreement, the Hotel may begin to use the Artists name for promotional purpose.
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.