Media Services Coordinator

About the role

We are seeking a Media Services Coordinator to support media operations for a major international football tournament in Saudi Arabia. The role involves ensuring that journalists, photographers, broadcasters and other accredited media stakeholders have the facilities and assistance they need throughout the event.

Key responsibilities

• Support coordination and delivery of media services across assigned venues.
• Assist with setup and readiness of press areas, interview zones, mixed zones and media workspaces.
• Liaise with venue operations, accreditation, security, IT, transport and other functional teams.
• Provide day‑to‑day assistance to journalists, photographers, broadcasters and other media representatives.
• Help organise media briefings, venue inspections, rehearsals and operational meetings.
• Act as point of contact for media stakeholders and help resolve operational issues.
• Maintain media schedules, documentation, contact lists and reports.
• Coordinate with suppliers and service providers to meet media requirements.
• Support match‑day and event‑day media operations and monitor requirements, escalating issues when needed.

Required profile

• Available to work onsite in Saudi Arabia from ASAP until February 2027.
• At least 24 months of experience on 2–3 large‑scale international sporting or entertainment events.
• Previous experience in media services, media operations, event operations, broadcasting or press operations.
• Experience working with journalists, photographers or broadcasters is highly desirable.
• Strong coordination, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, including extended hours, weekends and match days.
• Fluent in English.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.