Content Director MENA

Queens League; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sports and entertainment is seeking a Content Director based in Riyadh to drive creative and production strategies for projects across the MENA region. This role demands a visionary leader with extensive experience in content production who will oversee all phases of program creation, from concept to execution, while ensuring alignment with global brand standards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in content creation and production.
• Proven experience in producing premium television or digital content.
• Fluent in Arabic and English, spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all stages of program production from pre-production to post-production.
• Lead cross-functional production teams and manage budgets.
• Monitor audience feedback, content performance, and viewership analytics.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Content Creation

Cultural Awareness

Scriptwriting

Education

Degree in Media, Film, Journalism, Communication, or related field

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a Content Director based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to lead the creative and production strategy of innovative sports and entertainment projects across the MENA region. This role requires a visionary leader who can drive the full content lifecycle — from concept through execution — while ensuring alignment with global brand standards and regional audience expectations. You will collaborate closely with local and regional teams to deliver high-impact content tailored to diverse markets in the Middle East and North Africa.

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee all stages of program production — from pre-production to post-production — including planning, casting, set design, directing, and editing.
• Collaborate with local and regional teams to develop content that aligns with brand identity and connects with audiences across MENA.
• Lead cross-functional production teams, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and high performance.
• Define and communicate the creative vision for content, ensuring storytelling, design, and tone are culturally relevant and consistent with brand values.
• Manage budgets and allocate resources strategically to ensure efficient production and high-quality output across multiple markets.
• Supervise script development, contributing to the writing process and editing to maintain consistent tone, narrative structure, and regional relevance.
• Hire and manage key production staff, including directors, writers, actors, editors, and crew across MENA projects.
• Proactively identify and resolve production challenges, balancing creative ambition with logistical and technical realities.
• Monitor audience feedback, content performance, and viewership analytics across MENA to inform ongoing content strategy and direction.
• Collaborate with content leads in other global markets to maintain cross-regional consistency and share insights and best practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience in producing premium television or digital content, ideally in entertainment, reality TV, or live sports/events.
• Degree in Media, Film, Journalism, Communication, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in content creation and production, with a track record of leading successful projects in diverse cultural markets.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing large creative and technical teams.
• Deep understanding of all stages of production and the ability to translate a creative vision into compelling screen content.
• Strong narrative skills with the ability to write, review, and refine scripts that resonate with varied audiences across MENA.
• Ability to manage large-scale budgets and allocate resources strategically across countries and markets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with teams, talent, and stakeholders across regions.
• Deep cultural awareness and familiarity with viewer preferences across Middle Eastern and North African audiences.
• Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written).
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, depending on live production and event schedules.
• Experience with cross-border content production is a strong advantage.