LEAD PRODUCER MENA & APAC EA STUDIOS

About Whisper

Whisper, founded in 2010, is a global creative partner operating as a multi-genre production company. Following its return to private ownership in 2026, the company has focused on authentic storytelling and technological innovation. With over 300 staff across offices in the UK, EMEA, and North America, Whisper delivers production across Sport, Entertainment, Documentaries, Gaming, and Branded Content, supported by Social and Digital services. Whisper collaborates with global federations and rights-holders such as UEFA, Formula 1, EA, Wimbledon, and FIFA, and works with major SVODs and broadcasters including Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, BBC, ITV, and Channel 4.

Role Overview: Lead Producer MENA & APAC EA Studios

Whisper is seeking a Lead Producer to join its FC Mobile in-house team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This contract position requires 5-10 years of experience and offers a salary based on experience. The role focuses on creating football-focused content for the MENA and APAC regions, playing a key part in the Arabic, Indonesian, and Thai language output, publishing, and day-to-day content management for FC Mobile. A deep knowledge of European and World football is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide client liaison support.
• Manage and serve as the point of contact for Arabic, Indonesian, and Thai language content for FC Mobile.
• Oversee editorial planning, quality control, and content approval.
• Manage junior team members, including scheduling and line management.
• Report feedback and ideas to the senior team.
• Coordinate and curate video content in Arabic, Indonesian, and Thai.
• Monitor online trends and sports stories in the specified regions to contribute to FC Mobile output.
• Create content inspired by social media trends, adapted for the app's functionality.
• Collaborate with other language teams to deliver work.
• Ensure creative and engaging representation of the EA FC universe within the app.
• Act as a point of contact between Whisper and EA Sports, ensuring content is on-trend, timely, and within budget.
• Help foster a creative culture within the team by providing guidance and support to Assistant Producers, Editors, and Graphic Designers.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven track record in managing teams that produce high-volume, impactful content.
• Deep knowledge of World football, with the ability to translate this passion into fresh, impactful content.
• Experience in executing and evolving digital and social content that resonates with audiences.
• History of leading digital projects that push boundaries while maintaining high-volume output.
• Demonstrated interest in creating viral content for platforms such as YouTube, Twitch, or TikTok, with a drive to push creative limits.

Work Arrangement and Application Details

This is a 5-day work week, typically Sunday to Thursday, with 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home. The schedule will be planned with the team based on production requirements, which may include weekends, with lieu days provided for any work exceeding a five-day week. Whisper offers flexitime hours subject to production needs. The contract runs from ASAP until the end of March 2027. Interested candidates should upload their CV and provide a statement explaining their suitability for this opportunity. The application closing date is Monday, November 2nd.