Local Talent and Community Programming Manager
# Local Talent and Community Programming Manager **THA by ARMONIA** · Riyadh · `On-site` 🕒 **Статус:** *Опубликовано: 2 дня назад* · *Источник: Indeed* --- ### About the Role We are recruiting a Local Talent and Community Programming Manager to join a dedicated, full-time team embedded in our client’s Festival Programming function in Riyadh. The team will support two major events in Saudi Arabia: a flagship event in summer 2027 (July to August) and a further event in November 2027. You will lead the festival’s local and regional programming, working alongside the international clubs and creators lead. You will bring in: - Saudi and regional clubs - Arabic-speaking creators - Universities - Grassroots and community tournaments - Cultural and national moments You will build this local content into the main programme rather than running it as a side show, so it feels like part of the festival from day one. You will also make sure all local content meets cultural and regulatory requirements. This is a hands-on producing role. The grade reflects your seniority and judgement, not the size of a team you supervise. We are looking for a programmer who personally builds the local and regional programme. Key Responsibilities Local and Regional Programming - Lead local and regional programming, including Saudi and regional clubs, creators, grassroots and community competitions, Arabic-language and cultural moments, and local talent. - Build a prioritised list of local content opportunities from national moments, the host-city calendar and community activity. Programme Integration - Integrate local content with the international programme rather than running it alongside. - Work with the international clubs and creators lead so that local and international content feel like one festival. Partner Coordination - Coordinate day to day with Saudi and regional clubs, creators, universities, grassroots organisations and agencies. - Maintain the local partner log so every relationship and commitment is tracked. Cultural and Regulatory Compliance - Make sure all local content meets cultural and regulatory requirements. - Flag and resolve compliance issues early in the planning process. Audience Insight - Capture local audience response to inform the programme across both events. Requirements - At least 8 years of experience in gaming, esports, entertainment or major live events in Saudi Arabia or the region, at Senior Manager level. - Experience across at least two live event seasons. - A proven record of personally producing local and regional programming. Only experience where you personally produced the work counts towards the requirement. Ideal Background - An entertainment, community or live events programmer with strong, existing contacts across Saudi and regional clubs, creators and grassroots communities. - Established relationships with Saudi and regional clubs, creators, communities and grassroots organisations are a strong advantage. Languages - Fluent Arabic and English are required. Working Conditions - Full-time and exclusive: you will be dedicated to the client for the full contract term, with no other clients or projects. - Working options: work remotely on Riyadh hours (Sunday to Thursday), with travel to Riyadh and event locations as directed, or be based at the client’s office in Riyadh. - On site in Riyadh: you must be in Riyadh for the full operating periods of the summer 2027 event (July to August) and the November 2027 event, whichever working option you choose. Benefits - A competitive package for the duration of a 14-month contract, with the potential to extend by up to 3 months - Flexible working, with a remote option during the planning phase - A senior, hands-on role in a dedicated specialist team embedded with a major client - Valuable experience on one of the region’s most high-profile live events programmes
Наблюдалась 2026-10-15, впервые 2026-10-12, источник — Indeed.