Arabic-Speaking Conference Producer: Creative Content Lead

Tahaluf; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance for individual and 1

Annual leave – 25 days

Remote working on Sundays

Relocation support

Job summary

Tahaluf, in partnership with LIONS Riyadh, seeks a Conference Producer to shape the content programme for a fast-paced festival. You will research topics, identify global and regional speakers, and manage speaker communications and briefs to ensure a compelling, well-structured conference track.

You will collaborate with senior content leads, coordinate with onsite teams, and help deliver sessions that connect Saudi and international voices across creativity, marketing, media, technology, and

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in conference production, content development, editorial, media or a related role.
• Speaks and writes clearly and fluently in English and Arabic.
• Strong research skills.
• Strong copywriting and proofreading skills.
• Commercial awareness.
• Brand and market awareness.
• Good understanding of the creative, advertising, marketing, media or communications industries.
• Ability to turn research into relevant session ideas and clear programme copy.
• Confident communicating with senior speakers and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple speakers, sessions and deadlines.
• Curious, proactive and interested in emerging cultural and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Conference Production: Produce high-level, relevant industry conference programmes.
• Research and develop session ideas across creativity, marketing, media, technology, culture and emerging industry trends.
• Liaise with key professionals, institutions and companies in the development of conference programmes.
• Engage with recommended speakers and confirm their attendance.
• Identify strong global, Saudi and regional speakers and contributors relevant to the Festival.
• Ensure the speaker database is updated with accurate and current speaker information.
• Prepare and communicate creative briefs to the Marketing team.
• Prepare speaker briefs, session outlines and moderator notes with support from senior content leads.
• Assist in the provision of relevant leads to Commercial and Partnerships teams where appropriate.
• Conduct post-Festival analysis including session performance and audience feedback.
• Support programme scheduling, speaker logistics and order-of-show preparation.
• Market Research and Industry Networks: Effectively research topics with relevant industry professionals and target audiences.
• Develop new programme ideas and content through meetings, interviews and research.
• Stay informed on trends across advertising, marketing, media, technology, entertainment, culture and the creator economy.
• Identify key opinion leaders, institutions and companies relevant to the Festival.
• Maintain existing relationships and build new industry contacts to support content development.
• Research emerging regional and international talent, campaigns, ideas and case studies that may be relevant to LIONS Riyadh.
• Support the development of content formats including workshops, masterclasses, debates, case studies and other Festival sessions.
• Help ensure strong representation of Saudi, regional and international voices across the programme.
• Speaker & Delegate Liaison: Liaise and network with speakers, partners and delegates onsite to maintain strong service standards and gather feedback.
• Assist with onsite duties throughout the Festival, including extended working hours where required.
• Coordinate speaker communications, briefing calls, biographies, session information and onsite requirements.
• Support speaker rehearsals, stage management and order-of-show delivery.
• Build positive relationships with speakers and contributors to support future LIONS Riyadh editions.

Skills

Conference production

Content development

Editorial

Research

Copywriting

Proofreading

English & Arabic fluency

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Tahaluf, in partnership with LIONS Riyadh, seeks a Conference Producer to shape the content programme for a fast-paced festival. You will research topics, identify global and regional speakers, and manage speaker communications and briefs to ensure a compelling, well-structured conference track.

You will collaborate with senior content leads, coordinate with onsite teams, and help deliver sessions that connect Saudi and international voices across creativity, marketing, media, technology, and