Production Assistant, Saudi Pro League

Job Description

Production Assistant, Saudi Pro League (KSA)

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. Our facilities include four broadcast studios, fifty edit suites and a multitude of radio, podcast, dubbing and VFX facilities, with specialisms in remote production and carbon reduction thanks to our Green to Screen initiative. Whether it's live coverage, archive, highlights, social media, branded content or feature films, we give the audience a front row seat to the best sport in the world.

The Partnership between SPL, SAFF, and IMG:

The Saudi Pro League (SPL) and Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) have announced a new five-year production partnership with IMG, a global sports, events, and representation company, for the Roshn Saudi League (RSL), King's Cup, and Saudi Super Cup, starting from the 2024-25 season.

The 2024-25 season broadcast of the RSL, King's Cup, and Saudi Super Cup will feature more dynamic storytelling and captivating content that highlights the excitement of the matches and celebrates the rich culture and passion that drive the sport.

IMG will also help SPL and SAFF to implement advanced remote production technologies, allowing leading producers to oversee matches across multiple cities on the same day, ensuring that the highest production standards are maintained regardless of location.

What You'll Do:

We're looking for a proactive and organised individual to support the Saudi Pro League Production Team.

You'll manage diaries, travel, meeting agendas, and expenses while assisting Production Coordinators and Managers with hiring freelance crews, creating call sheets, and using IMG scheduling software. You'll handle music cue sheets, post-production paperwork and logistics such as booking travel, hotels, and catering. Additionally, you'll support crews with visas, cost management, and applying TV terminology for Live Broadcast Football.

If you're passionate about live sports production and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you!

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

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

Applications will close on 7th February 2025 at 11.59pm UK time.

Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:
• Provide key administrative and general support to the Head of Production and Saudi Pro League team - duties will include diary management, meeting minutes and agendas, travel arrangements, processing expenses etc.
• You will also work closely with Production Coordinators and Managers who are responsible for hiring freelance crews. You will assist with creating Call Sheets, using IMG scheduling software and learn about our key Health and Safety standards.
• Responsible for creating music cue sheets and any post-production paperwork. (Training will be provided)
• Responsible for organising, and booking hotels, travel, meeting rooms with relevant IT/AV support, catering etc for meetings.
• Support crews with visa applications, record keeping, cost/budget management and ideally have a good sense of TV terminology for Live Broadcast Football production.
• You may also be required to carry out any other duties which are within the scope and purpose of the job.

You Will Have The Following Strengths:
• Organisational skills that enable the individual to prioritise a varied workload. Priorities will often change to dictate focus of work – the candidate must have the ability to handle competing demands and last-minute changes effectively.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information and exercise discretion.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Able to demonstrate excellent research ability and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook.
• A flexible approach to rapidly changing circumstances and demanding working patterns
• Passion for sports and entertainment production with excellent interpersonal and client handling skills
• Practical knowledge of social media beneficial

We'd Love It If You Also Have:
• A proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative, think ahead, and plan in advance of deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong multitasking, time management, and prioritization abilities.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing deadlines and priorities, with a quick-thinking and solution-focused approach.
• A calm and professional demeanor under pressure.
• Exceptional organisational skills.
• A positive, professional, proactive, and diligent attitude, with a flexible approach to work.
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. Unfortunately, due to volume we are not able to get back to everyone individually so if you have not heard back from us unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion and wish you all the best in your search.
• Tele/Virtual Interview – up to 30 mins with member of talent acquisition team
• 1st stage interview - Virtual/in person – with members of the IMG Senior Leadership team, alongside the SPL Project Lead
• 2nd stage interview – if required



Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world's diverse voices.  

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rbv796-3-137-220-199-42 in your application.