Conference Producer - LIONS Riyadh (Arabic Speaker)

About the role

Tahaluf, a joint venture between Informa PLC, SAFCSP and the Events Investment Fund, is looking for a Conference Producer for LIONS Riyadh, a three-day festival of creativity launched in partnership with LIONS and the Saudi Ministry of Media. The role supports the development and delivery of the LIONS Riyadh content programme, researching ideas, people and industry shifts in creativity, marketing, media, technology and culture, and works closely with the Senior Conference Producer and Head of Content.

Key responsibilities

• Produce high-level conference programmes and research session ideas across creativity, marketing, media, technology and culture.
• Liaise with professionals, institutions and companies, engage speakers and confirm their attendance, and keep the speaker database up to date.
• Prepare creative briefs for Marketing, speaker briefs, session outlines and moderator notes, and support programme scheduling, speaker logistics and order-of-show preparation.
• Research topics with industry professionals, stay informed on trends in advertising, marketing, media, technology, entertainment and the creator economy, and help shape content formats such as workshops, masterclasses and debates.
• Maintain relationships with speakers, partners and delegates, coordinate speaker communications and briefings, and assist with onsite duties including rehearsals and stage management.
• Conduct post-Festival analysis of session performance and audience feedback.

Required profile

• Degree level education or equivalent; a degree in media, marketing, communications, journalism or creative industries is advantageous.
• At least two years of experience in conference production, content development, editorial, media or a related role.
• Fluent spoken and written English and Arabic.
• Desirable: experience in advertising, marketing, media, entertainment or creative industries, and experience with conferences, festivals or cultural events.

Required skills

• Strong research, copywriting and proofreading skills.
• Commercial, brand and market awareness, and good understanding of the creative, advertising, marketing, media or communications industries.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple speakers, sessions and deadlines.

What we offer

• Medical insurance for individual and family.
• 25 days of annual leave.
• Remote working on Sundays and one month of working anywhere each year.
• Residency visa including yearly dependent fees, and an individual annual flight allowance for expats.
• Local relocation package and school fees contribution of 40,000 SAR per child per year (up to three children).