Senior Producer (ESP001)

Foreground Consultancy; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency in Saudi Arabia seeks a Senior Producer to oversee high-profile live events. The role involves managing production teams, vendor procurement, and ensuring flawless execution of ceremonies and launches. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in the GCC region and a strong grasp of live event dynamics.

Qualifications

• 10+ years as a producer in live events, performance, or broadcast environments.
• Experience delivering government ceremonies, product launches, cultural spectacles.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the production scope of show-led events, including scripting and live execution.
• Manage complex production timelines and technical delivery workflows.
• Collaborate with creative teams to translate narratives into show-ready assets.

Skills

Dynamics

Briefs

Operations

Lighting

Arabic

Timelines

Government

Integration

Procurement

Vendors

Pressure

Planning

English

Management

Job description

Job Description:

Foreground is supporting the Saudi buildout of a world-class experiential agency by appointing a seasoned and creative Senior Producer, to oversee content-rich productions ranging from ceremonies and launches to high-profile cultural showcases.

The ideal candidate blends creative understanding with sharp production instincts, managing teams of designers, showcallers, AV vendors, and technicians to turn briefs into unforgettable live experiences.

Key Responsibilities

1. Own the production scope of show-led events, including scripting, stage management, audiovisual integration, rehearsals, and live execution.
2. Manage complex production timelines, run-of-shows, and technical delivery workflows.
3. Collaborate closely with the creative and content teams to translate narratives into show-ready assets and sequences.
4. Oversee vendor procurement for staging, lighting, sound, and special effects.
5. Supervise rehearsals, talent, stage direction, and contingency planning during live operations.

Ideal Profile

1. 10+ years as a producer in live events, performance, or broadcast environments, with Saudi or GCC experience.
2. Experience delivering government ceremonies, product launches, cultural spectacles, or high-protocol shows.
3. Excellent understanding of show dynamics, technical production, and live event pressure.
4. Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.

Required Skills

• Dynamics
• Briefs
• Operations
• Lighting
• Arabic
• Timelines
• Government
• Integration
• Procurement
• Vendors
• Pressure
• Planning
• English
• Management