Senior Producer

Leo Burnett; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Leo Burnett in Riyadh is seeking a Producer to lead the creative production process from concept to final delivery. You will coordinate with clients, creatives, and vendors to ensure on‑time, on‑budget results.

The role requires 7–9 years of industry experience, strong leadership and budgeting skills, and the ability to manage a roster of freelance artists and talent across the region.

Qualifications

• 7 to 9 years of industry experience with a demonstrable track record of success.
• Ability to understand the culture of the region to better cater to client requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Self-motivated and highly organized with multi-tasking abilities.
• Experience building a roster of freelancers’ artists and talents.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the entire production process from quoting to final film.
• Identify and hire talents, crew, cast, equipment, locations and permits.
• Create and manage project schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate between clients, agencies, production and post‑production teams.
• Track costs and minimize budget overruns.
• Oversee day‑to‑day production tasks and ensure smooth operations.
• Allocate workflow and resources to maximise profitability and efficiency.
• Guide and support other producers in projects.

Job description

Founded in Chicago in 1935, Leo Burnett Worldwide is one of the largest agency networks with 96 offices and nearly 10,000 employees.

In the Middle East, we’re consistently making an impact in KSA, Lebanon, UAE, Egypt, and Jordan thanks to our teams of go-getters.

In a historic achievement, our agency was voted #1 Creative Agency for Effectiveness in the World, while Leo Burnett UAE has claimed the top spot in the WARC Effective 100, earning the title of the most effective creative agency in the world. Additionally, Leo Burnett enjoys the title of "Most Innovative Company" for driving brand purpose, as recognised by Fast Company. In 2024, Leo Burnett UAE was ranked #1 most Effective Agency, and it also secured the titles of #1 Agency and Network of the Year at the MENA Effies 2023, as well as at Dubai Lynx in both 2023 and 2024.

Responsibility and Focus

The Producer is in charge of executing the creative and production vision, in a hands-on position, to meet and exceed the client expectations. Takes ownership in managing multiple high scale project timelines, budget, suppliers and project conflicts that arise during the production process.

Main Tasks

Technical & Product

• - Supervise the entire production process from quoting to final film
• - Find the right talents to fit each project, hire crew members, cast actors, source equipment, locations and permits.
• - Create and manage projects schedules and budgets effectively.

Business Acumen & Operational Efficiency

• -Assess the briefs, create and negotiate budgets.
• - Coordinate between clients, agencies, production team and post production team to meet project requirements and deadlines.
• - Track project resource costs and reduces projects risk going over budget
• - Oversees day-to-day production tasks, ensuring active projects and operations are running smoothly.
• - Ensure that workflow and resources are allocated to maximise profitability and efficiency.

Innovative & Analytical Mindset

• -Enforce guidelines and parameters for the crew and talents throughout the life of each project
• - Discusses and identifies the best project approach with the executive producer
• -Ensure that the artistic and creative integrity of the project is executed properly according to client needs and Creative Director recommendations.
• -Manage internal and external resources and make sure everyone is aligned on their role and that they deliver
• - Guide the team and help them preempt possible problems and help them find their solutions
• - Support other producers in their projects

Self

• - curiosity to grow and nurture knoweldge and skills
• - Calm under pressure and a good sense of humor
• - Strong negotiator, self motivated, reliable, well organised with multi-tasking skills.
• - Ability to guide and grow others

Education and Experience Required

• -7 to 9 years of experience in the industry with a demonstrable track record of success
• - Ability to understand the culture of the region to better cater to the requirements of clients
• - Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• - Self-motivated and excellent organizational skills
• - Through the years candidates must have built a strong roster of freelancers’ artists and talents