Lead Live Sports Producer - Saudi Arabia

IMG group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

IMG group is seeking a senior Producer to lead and shape editorial strategy for SPL match coverage in a high‑pressure live sports environment. You will work with senior producers, directors and freelance crews to plan, brief, and deliver multi-venue productions.

You will mentor local editorial staff, coordinate with rights holders, venues and partners, and help implement efficient workflows, risk assessments and post‑production reporting across Saudi productions.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to oversee high-pressure live productions in sports.
• Strong editorial and planning skills for multi‑team events.
• Experience in managing budgets, cost tracking, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Support Executive Producer in day-to-day editorial and production leadership.
• Lead or support match coverage from planning to post-event close-out.
• Coordinate with producers, editors, researchers and freelance crew to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Live sports production

Editorial judgement

Budget and financial controls

Crew management

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

IMG group is seeking a senior Producer to lead and shape editorial strategy for SPL match coverage in a high‑pressure live sports environment. You will work with senior producers, directors and freelance crews to plan, brief, and deliver multi-venue productions.

You will mentor local editorial staff, coordinate with rights holders, venues and partners, and help implement efficient workflows, risk assessments and post‑production reporting across Saudi productions.