Director of Content & Programming

Client of Foreground; Riyadh; On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading experiential agency in Riyadh is seeking a Director of Content & Programming. This role focuses on designing compelling events that merge entertainment, culture, and education, while ensuring cultural sensitivity in programming and communication. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in content strategy with fluency in Arabic and English, aiming to innovate audience engagement through immersive content.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in content strategy or programming roles.
• Fluency in Arabic and English with strong writing skills.
• Experience curating live content for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead content strategy and experience architecture for various events.
• Develop narratives and session formats in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Localize content to align with Saudi culture and audience preferences.

Skills

Sensitivity

Protocol

Collaboration

Messaging

Entertainment

Arabic

Government

Architecture

Writing

Programming

Strategy

Education

Planning

Design

English

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Job Description:
Foreground is partnering with a globally awarded experiential agency to appoint a culturally aware and intellectually curious Director of Content & Programming , based in Riyadh. This role leads the design of curated experiences, narrative frameworks, thematic journeys, and multi-format programming for events that blend entertainment, culture, education, and national messaging.
Working closely with the Creative Director and Strategy team, this role will define how Saudi-based events communicate with audiences, deliver value to stakeholders, and reflect the agencys reputation for insight-led programming.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead content strategy and experience architecture across events including forums, festivals, cultural programs, exhibitions, and government initiatives.
• Develop narratives, agendas, speaker flows, and session formats in collaboration with clients, curators, and subject matter experts.
• Manage content teams, freelancers, and contributors responsible for scriptwriting, editorial, session planning, and guest programming.
• Localize international content formats to reflect Saudi culture, audience preferences, and regulatory sensitivities.
• Coordinate closely with production and creative to ensure thematic consistency, cultural relevance, and operational feasibility.
• Stay ahead of global trends in experiential storytelling, cultural programming, and knowledge-led content.
Ideal Profile
• 10+ years in content strategy, programming, or editorial roles in events, media, or cultural institutions.
• Strong track record curating live content for regional or global audiences, with sensitivity to cultural context and protocol.
• Arabic and English fluency essential, with excellent writing, structuring, and storytelling skills.
• Passion for innovation in how people engage with knowledge, purpose, and immersive content.
Required Skills:
Sensitivity
Protocol
Collaboration
Messaging
Entertainment
Arabic
Government
Architecture
Writing
Programming
Strategy
Education
Planning
Design
English

Company Industry

• Recruitment
• Placement Firm
• Executive Search

Department / Functional Area

• Marketing
• Brand Management
• Marketing Research
• Digital Marketing

Keywords

• Director Of Content & Programming

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