Event Assistant

Reed Exhibitions; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global events company is seeking an Entry-Level Event Assistant to support event leadership and marketing managers in delivering exceptional experiences. This role requires excellent organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel. Candidates must be fresh graduates or have 1-2 years of business experience, with a passion for careers in events or marketing. Benefits include family medical coverage and generous paid leave.

Benefits

Family Medical benefit

25 days paid annual leave

End-of-service benefits

Retention Plan

Qualifications

• Fresh Graduate or 1-2 years of proven business experience.
• Interest in events, operations, or marketing careers with a global organizer.
• Positive, energetic team player with a can-do attitude.
• Willingness to work onsite during events, including non-standard hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate event features, activations, and arenas.
• Manage schedules, running orders, and rehearsals for speakers and performers.
• Liaise with talent, partners, and federations for contracts and logistics.
• Create event content, presentations, and guides.
• Support on-site logistics and operational tasks.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel)

Confident communicator

Proactive and flexible

Team player

Education

Fresh Graduate or 1-2 years business experience

Job description

ROLE ONLY OPEN TO SAUDI NATIONAL

About the Role

As an Event Assistant , you will support event leadership and marketing managers in delivering exceptional event experiences. This is an entry-level opportunity for graduates or those with 1-2 years business experience, passionate about building a career in global corporate. You will assist with operational, administrative, and marketing tasks—including organizing show features, partner contracts, ticketing, content creation, VIP administration, data management, and raising purchase orders—to ensure smooth delivery of our events.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate event features, activations, and arenas.
• Manage schedules, running orders, and rehearsals for speakers and performers.
• Liaise with talent, partners, and federations for contracts, logistics, and requests.
• Collect and organize bios, photos, and marketing assets.
• Support contracts, barter agreements, and partner communications.
• Assist with ticketing, VIP administration, and guest management.
• Create event content, presentations, guides, and decks.
• Coordinate artwork approvals and creative asset tracking.
• Maintain trackers and accurate event / marketing records.
• Raise POs and process supplier invoices.
• Support on-site logistics, technical setup, and operational tasks.
• Compile post‑event media and coverage.
• Assist with social media and marketing content coordination.
• Provide administrative support to Event Leadership and Operations teams.

Qualifications

• Fresh Graduate, or those with proven 1-2 years business experience
• Interest in building a career in events, operations, or marketing with a global organiser
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel
• Confident communicator, able to liaise with internal teams, partners, and suppliers
• Proactive, flexible, and willing to support tasks across multiple areas
• Willingness to work onsite during events, including occasional non-standard hours
• Positive, energetic team player with a can‑do attitude

Working For You

RX promotes a healthy work‑life balance, flexible working hours, wellbeing initiatives and development opportunities to support your career growth. These are some of the benefits on offer :

• Family Medical benefit
• 25 days paid annual leave
• End‑of‑service benefits
• Retention Plan

About The Business