Career Opportunities | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Temporary / Freelance Contract)
TAIT, the live-event production company behind staging and technical production for artists, brands, and major venues worldwide, is hiring a freelance Event Workforce Operations Producer for a large-scale production in Riyadh running from August through December 2026.
Event Production Jobs in Riyadh: Position Overview
The Event Workforce Operations Producer plans and executes the back-of-house logistics that keep a large event’s crew running: crew and supplier logistics, travel and accommodations, visa coordination, ground transportation, and reporting. The role leads a team of 5-10 through the full event lifecycle and must be on the ground in Saudi Arabia for November and December 2026. This is a temporary contract, not a full-time staff position.
Key Responsibilities
- Co-lead back-of-house crew operations, onboarding, communications, and support with the client team
- Lead RFP development for all assigned operational scopes
- Manage budgets, procurement, and vendor relationships for travel, accommodation, and ground transport
- Lead a Crew Operations team of 5-10 through planning, live execution, and post-event wrap-up
- Serve as the primary escalation point for crew-related issues on site
- Compile the post-event After Action Report, including operational metrics and contractor evaluations
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and/or 10+ years in international live event, entertainment, or touring production at a managerial level
- Prior experience in the GCC, especially Saudi Arabia, is required
- Comfortable with AirTable or similar tracking software, and Microsoft Office
- Able to join calls outside standard hours to coordinate with Europe- and North America-based team members
Job Details
Employment Type: Temporary / Freelance Contract (August-December 2026)
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (On-site)
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