Production Manager (Outside Broadcast), Saudi Pro League

Production Manager (Outside Broadcast), Saudi Pro League

Production Manager (Outside Broadcast), Saudi Pro League

Apply locations Riyadh time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: February 26, 2025 (12 days left to apply) job requisition id JR24638

Who We Are:

At IMG, our Studios business use content and technology to power the world's passion for sport, working with global clients including The Premier League, The R&A, DP World Tour, Euroleague Basketball and Major League Soccer. We've built Europe's best-connected broadcast centre at Stockley Park, London, distributing 35,000 hours of content globally and creating some of the world's best sporting coverage.

What You'll Do:

IMG Saudi Arabia are committed to our creating dynamic, captivating storytelling in our new five-year partnership with the Saudi Pro League and Saudi Arabian Football Federation. We at IMG will support SPL and SAFF to implement the highest possible production standards which celebrate the rich culture and passion that drive the sport.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Production Manager (On-Site) to join our Saudi Pro League production team. This is a travel-based role around SPL fixtures and involves being a highly visible member of the production management team at stadiums across this vast territory.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a fixed-term contract dependent on local employment regulations based in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

You must be flexible to travel extensively across KSA to work on site across the various match locations/stadiums. You will also be required to frequently work weekends and unsocial hours.

This role is open to Saudi Nationals only, at this time.

Applications will close on Tuesday 25th February at 11.59pm UK Time.

Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:

• The Live Production Manager will travel across Saudi Arabia on SPL Outside Broadcast in conjunction with our OB partner.
• Managing day-to-day production of Host Broadcast output across multiple Saudi Arabian stadiums within the SPL League.
• Ensure that SPL matches are delivered on time and to budget.
• Work with internal departments (e.g. legal, HR, finance, immigration) to ensure all staffing, suppliers and freelancers have secured all necessary visas and work permits, as required.
• Develop an effective relationship with external facility providers and suppliers, ensuring regular communication, and able to troubleshoot issues and potential delays.
• Responsible for the dissemination of production reports; including knowing what the information means, gaps that require discussion and trends that appear.
• Advise the Production Executive/Head of Production of any potential problems or issues, particularly those impacting schedule and budget, and come prepared with proposed solutions
• Support producers' day-to-day or shoot-specific operational demands as directed ensuring Risk Assessments are properly created and adhered to.
• Ensure all freelancers are contracted correctly as per local and relevant guidelines.

You Will Have The Following Strengths:

• Experience of dealing with broadcasters, stakeholders and a range of personnel.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Ability to produce a production budget.
• Some knowledge of responsibilities in relation to rights and clearances, production work flows, insurance and health and safety.
• Good excel skills.

Our Work Ethic:

IMG is at the center of sports, media, entertainment, and fashion and is a largely relationship-based business. We expect staff to work from the office as required by the business needs and in line with the local cultural and client expectations.

Benefits:

• Annual holiday
• Life insurance
• Income protection
• Private medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistant Programme) - range of practical and emotional support services

The Process:

We appreciate the time take to apply for the role and your recent interest in IMG. We will review all applications and will be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage.

• Tele/Virtual Interview - up to 30 mins with member of talent acquisition team
• 1st stage interview - Virtual/in person - Production Executive + T
• 2nd stage interview - TBC

About Us

IMG is a global sports, events and representation company. It is a leader in rights management, multi-channel content production and distribution, consultancy and fan engagement; owns, produces and commercially represents hundreds of live events and experiences; and manages licensing programs for the world's best-known brands and trademarks. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.