Creator Programming Manager

About The RoleWe are recruiting a Creator Park Manager to join a dedicated, full-time team embedded in our client's Festival Programming function in Riyadh. The team will support two major events in Saudi Arabia: a flagship event in summer 2027 (July to August) and a further event in November 2027.You will run the festival's influencer zone, the Creator Park. You will decide which creators appear and when, and shape everything fans experience there, including:Stage schedulesCreator line-upsThe content calendarFan experiencesContent captureYou will recommend creators to the client and design the formats, such as showmatches, meet and greets and community moments. You will also plan the practical set-up behind every format, from PCs and internet connectivity to filming and creator areas, and make real-time decisions on site.This is a hands-on producing role. The grade reflects your seniority and judgement, not the size of a team you supervise. We are looking for a programmer who personally builds the creator schedules, formats and content calendars.Key ResponsibilitiesCreator Park ProgrammingProgramme the Creator Park, including its stages, creator schedules, content calendar, fan experience and content captureBuild a line-up and schedule that keeps fans engaged throughout each eventCreator and Talent CoordinationIdentify and recommend creators to the client, who makes the final decision and handles contractingCoordinate with creators, creator organisations and talent management teamsFormat DesignDesign formats such as showmatches, meet and greets, community moments and content captureDefine the mechanics, throughput, space and staffing needs of every formatOperational PlanningPlan the operational needs of the Creator Park, including hardware, software, connectivity, content capture, stages and creator areasTurn creative formats into clear technical and operational requirementsLive Delivery and ReviewMake real-time decisions on site during the live eventsCapture performance after each event cycle so the programme can keep improvingRequirementsAt least 5 years of experience in creator-led programming or esports events, at Manager levelExperience across at least two live event seasonsA proven record of personally producing creator and club programming, scheduling and live delivery. Only experience where you personally produced the work counts towards the requirementIdeal BackgroundA creator, influencer or esports programmer from large-scale live eventsEstablished relationships with creator organisations and talent management are a strong advantageLanguagesProfessional English is requiredArabic is preferredWorking ConditionsFull-time and exclusive: you will be dedicated to the client for the full contract term, with no other clients or projectsWorking options: work remotely on Riyadh hours (Sunday to Thursday), with travel to Riyadh and event locations as directed, or be based at the client's office in RiyadhOn site in Riyadh: you must be in Riyadh for the full operating periods of the summer 2027 event (July to August) and the November 2027 event, whichever working option you chooseBenefitsA competitive package for the duration of a 14-month contract, with the potential to extend by up to 3 monthsFlexible working, with a remote option during the planning phaseCreative ownership of the festival's creator and influencer programmeA senior, hands-on role in a dedicated specialist team embedded with a major clientValuable experience on one of the region's most high-profile live events programmes