TAIT is a global leader in live events and experiential production, with more than 45 years of experience creating stages, shows and technology for artists, brands and venues around the world — including tours for Taylor Swift and Beyoncé, Cirque du Soleil productions, the Royal Opera House and the Olympics. The company is now building out its freelance producer roster in Riyadh as its footprint in Saudi Arabia’s live events scene grows.
Position Overview
TAIT is looking for experienced Event Producer jobs in Riyadh to join its freelance roster for upcoming short- and long-term contracts. This is not a single fixed role but an open application: successful applicants are considered for live event, entertainment and production projects as they arise, working within teams to manage projects end-to-end — from timelines and staffing to creative direction, onsite logistics and show management.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and execute projects, empowering the project team to take departmental leads while keeping focus on the big picture
- Liaise between clients, internal teams and event partners to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget
- Balance time across larger projects, smaller projects and internal pitches
- Translate a client’s vision into clear creative concepts and plans of action that meet brand objectives
- Manage expectations across client, venue and internal stakeholders, anticipating challenges before they arise
- Oversee communication strategy, ground plans, show documents, onsite security, logistics, transportation and catering
- Own project budgets ranging from $150,000 to $5 million+, offering suggestions for efficiency and feasibility
- Work with the staffing team to outline crewing needs and fill roles within budget
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in live events, entertainment, theatre or production
- Experience preparing and managing budgets while maintaining profit margins
- Proficiency in Keynote, Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Familiarity with tools such as Slack, Box, Airtable, Asana or Concur
- Outstanding organisational skills and strong attention to detail
- Flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including nights and weekends, as required
Job Details
- Employment Type: Freelance / Contract (roster application for upcoming projects)
- Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (On-site)
Interested candidates can apply directly via the LinkedIn job listing.
