Director of Content & Programming (DCP001)

Foreground LLC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading experiential agency in Riyadh is looking for a Director of Content & Programming. This role requires over 10 years of experience in content strategy and programming, with a focus on localizing content for Saudi audiences. The ideal candidate is fluent in Arabic and English, demonstrating strong storytelling skills and a passion for cultural engagement. The position involves leading content strategy across various events and ensuring thematic consistency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in content strategy, programming, or editorial roles.
• Strong track record curating live content for audiences.
• Excellent writing and structuring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead content strategy and experience architecture across events.
• Develop narratives, agendas, and session formats in collaboration.
• Manage content teams for scriptwriting and editorial work.

Skills

Content strategy

Programming

Cultural sensitivity

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in English

Storytelling

Job description

Director of Content & Programming (DCP001)

Job Description:

Foreground is partnering with a globally awarded experiential agency to appoint a culturally aware and intellectually curiousDirector 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