Event Producer (Freelance Opportunities — Riyadh Based)

TAIT; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 562,000 - 1,875,000; Part time

Job summary

TAIT, Riyadh-based freelance Producers, oversee day-to-day management of projects, from timelines to staffing, on-site logistics, show management and guest experience.

You will work with senior staff and mentor juniors, help identify new clients, and contribute to internal strategies. This roster-based role is not a full-time position; requires availability for short and long-term engagements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in live events / entertainment / theatre / production.
• Experience preparing budgets, managing them and maintaining margins.
• Familiarity with project management tools (Slack, Box, Airtable, Asana, Concur).

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute projects, focusing on big picture while empowering the team.
• Liaise between client, internal teams, and partners to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Balance is between large projects and smaller ones; support internal pitches and projects.
• Communicate client vision and collaborate to develop concepts and plans to meet objectives.
• Oversee budgets and timelines, suggest efficiencies and maintain margins.
• Outline staffing needs and fill roles within budget as projected.
• Contribute to strategic decisions and anticipate challenges.
• Keep up-to-date on industry trends and resources.

Skills

Budgeting

Client liaison

Project management

Team leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Tools

Keynote

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics.

Position Purpose:

We are looking to add great Riyadh-basedfreelance Producers onto our roster. By applying here you will be considered for upcoming short & long term contracts with TAIT. This application is not for a full-time role or for a specific contract.Our Producers work within teams to provide day-to-day management of projects – overseeing elements as assigned, from timelines, meetings, staffing, creative, onsitelogistics, show management and guest experience. Act as a team player, working to both support senior level staff, as well as oversee junior staff. Apply a keen eye and intuitive nature to each project’s individual development. Contribute to internal business strategies,identifyingnew clients, talents, and systems to position TAIT as an industry leader.

Position Responsibilities

• Effectively plan and execute projects, focusing on the big picture, while empowering the project team to take departmental leads and focus on details
• Liaise between client, internal teams, and event partners to ensure projects are completed on time & on budget
• Able tomaintainfocus for both client and internal projects, splitting time between supporting larger projects, leading smaller ones, and contributing to internal projects and pitches
• Effectively communicate a client’s vision & collaborate internally to develop creative concepts & implement clear plans of action to meet brand objectives
• Manage expectations (Client, Venue, and Internal), provide feedback, andanticipatechallenges before they arise
• Develop comprehensive supervising and management skills - clearly setting expectations, communicating processes, setting goals for improvement, and offering support as necessary
• Oversee the development of communication strategy, ground plans & layouts, creative concepts, show documents, onsite security & logistics, transportation, catering, etc.
• Own budgets, with average ranging from $150,000 - $5 million+ US Dollars & timelines, offering suggestions for efficiencies & feasibility
• Successfully budget and reconcile projects whileleveraginginternal resources (where possible) and upholding expected margins
• Work with project staffing team to outline staffing needs and fill roles as projected within the budget
• Support in strategic areas acting as a contributor to the decision-making process
• Activelyanticipatechallenges & provide sound solutions
• Keepup-to-dateon current events, industry trends,technologyand resources.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in live events / entertainment / theatre / production
• Experience preparing budgets, managing them, andmaintainingtheir profit margins
• Proficient in Keynote, Microsoft Office & Google Suite
• Familiarity with, or willingness to learn communications and project management tools, such as Slack, Box,Airtable, Asana, Concur
• Outstanding organizational skills & great attention to detail
• Strive for continuous improvement by placing an emphasis on both receiving and giving feedback
• Ask questions, seek feedback, and action change
• Take initiative, act responsively, anddemonstratea sense of urgency
• Be collaborative, engaged, curious, and solution-oriented
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours (nights & weekends) as required.

TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.