Production Assistant, Saudi Pro League

Overview

IMG is looking for a Production Assistant to join the Saudi Pro League production team based in Riyadh. This full‑time fixed contract position runs until June 2027. The role requires working weekends and unsocial hours and traveling within Saudi Arabia to various match locations and stadiums. Saudi nationals are the only candidates considered.

• Provide general administrative support, including diary management, meeting minutes, agendas, travel arrangements, and expense processing.
• Assist Production Coordinators and Managers in hiring freelance crews and creating call sheets using IMG scheduling software.
• Create music cue sheets and other post‑production paperwork.
• Organise and book hotels, travel, meeting rooms with IT/AV support, and catering for meetings.
• Support crews with visa applications, record‑keeping, cost budget management, and apply TV terminology for live broadcast football production.
• Carry out additional duties within the scope and purpose of the job as required.

• Proactive, willing to take initiative, able to think ahead and plan before deadlines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational, multitasking and time‑management skills.
• Calm and professional demeanor under pressure, with outstanding organisational skills.
• Positive, professional, proactive, diligent and flexible approach to work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to adopt a flexible approach to changing deadlines and priorities, think and act quickly.
• Capability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Experience in a production environment, preferably in sports, entertainment, or live broadcast football.
• Practical knowledge of social media and basic research skills.
• Good team-player with ability to handle competing demands and last‑minute changes.
• Previous film and TV credits considered an advantage.
• Passion for sports and entertainment production with excellent client‑handling skills.