Media Services Coordinator

Talent Blueprint FZ LLC; Dammam; On-site; SAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Blueprint FZ LLC is seeking a Media Services Coordinator to support media operations for a major international football tournament in Saudi Arabia. You will coordinate media services across venues, assist with press areas, and liaise with journalists, broadcasters, and accredited media stakeholders.

This fixed-term, full-time role requires on-site work from ASAP until February 2027, with flexibility for extended hours and match/event days.

Qualifications

• Availability for on-site work in Saudi Arabia from ASAP to February 2027.
• Experience on 2–3 large events, preferably international or major sporting/entertainment events.
• Experience in media services, media operations, event operations, broadcasting, press operations or communications preferred.
• Experience working with journalists, photographers, broadcasters or other media stakeholders is highly desirable.
• Strong coordination and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Willingness to work extended hours, weekends and match/event days when required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver media services across assigned venues.
• Assist with setup and readiness of media facilities (press areas, media workspaces, interview areas, mixed zones).
• Coordinate with venue operations, accreditation, security, IT, transport and other teams.
• Support journalists, photographers and broadcasters’ requirements.
• Assist with media briefings, venue inspections, rehearsals and operational meetings.
• Act as a point of contact for media stakeholders and resolve operational issues.
• Maintain media schedules, documentation, contact lists and reports.
• Coordinate with suppliers to deliver media requirements.
• Support match-day and event-day media operations.
• Monitor requirements and escalate issues as needed.
• Perform other duties related to media services and event operations.

Skills

Coordination

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English language

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Contract: ASAP – February 2027

Employment Type: Full-time, Fixed-term

About the Role

We are looking for a Media Services Coordinator to support media operations for a major international football tournament in Saudi Arabia.

The successful candidate will assist in coordinating media services across venues and ensuring a smooth experience for journalists, photographers, broadcasters, and other accredited media stakeholders throughout the tournament.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the coordination and delivery of media services across assigned venues.
• Assist with the setup and readiness of media facilities, including press areas, media workspaces, interview areas, and mixed zones.
• Coordinate with venue operations, accreditation, security, IT, transport, and other functional teams.
• Support the requirements of journalists, photographers, broadcasters, and other media representatives.
• Assist with media briefings, venue inspections, rehearsals, and operational meetings.
• Act as a point of contact for media stakeholders and assist with resolving operational issues.
• Maintain media-related schedules, documentation, contact lists, and reports.
• Coordinate with suppliers and service providers to ensure media requirements are delivered.
• Support match-day and event-day media operations.
• Monitor operational requirements and elevate issues when necessary.
• Perform other duties related to media services and event operations as required.

Requirements

• Available to work onsite in Saudi Arabia from ASAP until February 2027.
• Experience working on at least 2–3 events, preferably large-scale, international, sporting, or entertainment events.
• Previous experience in media services, media operations, event operations, broadcasting, press operations, communications, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience working with journalists, photographers, broadcasters, or other media stakeholders is highly desirable.
• Strong coordination and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure event environment.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluent in English.
• Flexible and willing to work extended hours, weekends, and match/event days when required.
• Available to work onsite in Saudi Arabia from ASAP until February 2027.