Content Director MENA

About the Role

We are seeking a Content Director based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia , to lead the creative and production strategy of innovative sports and entertainment projects across the MENA region . This role requires a visionary leader who can drive the full content lifecycle — from concept through execution — while ensuring alignment with global brand standards and regional audience expectations. You will collaborate closely with local and regional teams to deliver high-impact content tailored to diverse markets in the Middle East and North Africa.

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee all stages of program production — from pre-production to post-production — including planning, casting, set design, directing, and editing.
• Collaborate with local and regional teams to develop content that aligns with brand identity and connects with audiences across MENA.
• Lead cross-functional production teams, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and high performance.
• Define and communicate the creative vision for content, ensuring storytelling, design, and tone are culturally relevant and consistent with brand values.
• Manage budgets and allocate resources strategically to ensure efficient production and high-quality output across multiple markets.
• Supervise script development, contributing to the writing process and editing to maintain consistent tone, narrative structure, and regional relevance.
• Hire and manage key production staff, including directors, writers, actors, editors, and crew across MENA projects.
• Proactively identify and resolve production challenges, balancing creative ambition with logistical and technical realities.
• Monitor audience feedback, content performance, and viewership analytics across MENA to inform ongoing content strategy and direction.
• Collaborate with content leads in other global markets to maintain cross-regional consistency and share insights and best practices.

Requirements

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