Senior Conference Producer LIONS Arabic Speaker

About Tahaluf and LIONS Riyadh

Tahaluf, in partnership with LIONS and Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Media, is launching LIONS Riyadh, a new festival designed to amplify Middle Eastern creativity on the global stage. This distinct festival within the global LIONS community, home to the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, will showcase regional talent, ideas, and storytelling. LIONS Riyadh will connect creative industries with leading global networks, brands, and decision-makers. The inaugural three-day festival is scheduled to take place at KAFD, Riyadh, from 6–8 December 2027, bringing together regional and global CMOs, creative leaders, agencies, brands, and emerging talent.

Role Summary

Tahaluf is seeking a Senior Conference Producer to shape and deliver the content program for LIONS Riyadh. This full-time role, based in Riyadh, requires 5-10 years of experience and involves developing original, relevant, and culturally resonant sessions that reflect current conversations in creativity, marketing, media, technology, and culture. The Senior Conference Producer will engage with expert speakers globally, manage multiple sessions, and ensure the program delivers value to the LIONS Riyadh audience.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce high-level industry conference programs, researching and developing compelling sessions across creativity, marketing, media, technology, culture, and emerging trends.
• Liaise with key professionals, institutions, and companies to develop conference programs and engage with recommended speakers to confirm their attendance.
• Identify and secure high-quality global, Saudi, and regional speakers, ensuring the speaker database is updated accurately.
• Prepare creative briefs for the Marketing team and develop detailed speaker briefs, session narratives, and moderator guidance.
• Assist in providing relevant leads to Commercial and Partnerships teams and mentor other conference producers.
• Work with the Head of Content to maintain editorial quality and conduct post-Festival analysis.
• Research topics with industry professionals, develop new program ideas, and stay connected to developments across advertising, marketing, media, technology, entertainment, culture, and the creator economy.
• Identify emerging ideas, talent, and trends for program opportunities, and identify key opinion leaders, organizations, and companies relevant to the Festival.
• Maintain and build industry relationships across brands, agencies, media companies, creators, cultural organizations, and creative leaders.
• Develop new content formats, including masterclasses, debates, workshops, live case studies, and creative demonstrations, ensuring a balance of global, Saudi, and regional voices.
• Liaise and network with speakers, partners, and delegates onsite to maintain service standards, resolve queries, and gather feedback.
• Assist with onsite duties, including extended working hours, and manage speaker preparation, briefing, and onsite experience.
• Support stage delivery and order of show, working with production and operations teams, and build long-term relationships with priority speakers for future editions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree level education or equivalent.
• A degree or professional background in media, marketing, communications, journalism, creative industries, or a related field is preferred.
• Relevant content or editorial experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications.
• 5-10 years of experience in a related field.

Required Skills

• Strong editorial judgment, curiosity, and a deep understanding of the creative and marketing industries.
• Meticulous organizational skills to manage multiple sessions, speakers, and program deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with expert speakers from around the world.