Creator Programming Manager

About the Role We 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 schedules • Creator line-ups • The content calendar • Fan experiences • Content capture You 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 Responsibilities Creator Park Programming • Programme the Creator Park, including its stages, creator schedules, content calendar, fan experience and content capture. • Build a line-up and schedule that keeps fans engaged throughout each event. Creator and Talent Coordination • Identify and recommend creators to the client, who makes the final decision and handles contracting. • Coordinate with creators, creator organisations and talent management teams. Format Design • Design formats such as showmatches, meet and greets, community moments and content capture. • Define the mechanics, throughput, space and staffing needs of every format. Operational Planning • Plan the operational needs of the Creator Park, including hardware, software, connectivity, content capture, stages and creator areas. • Turn creative formats into clear technical and operational requirements. Live Delivery and Review • Make real-time decisions on site during the live events. • Capture performance after each event cycle so the programme can keep improving. • At least 5 years of experience in creator-led programming or esports events, at Manager level. • Experience across at least two live event seasons. • A proven record of personally producing creator and club programming, scheduling and live delivery. Only experience where you personally produced the work counts towards the requirement. Languages • Professional English is required. • Arabic is preferred. Working Conditions • Full-time and exclusive: you will be dedicated to the client for the full contract term, with no other clients or projects. • Working 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 Riyadh. • On 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 choose. • A competitive package for the duration of a 14-month contract, with the potential to extend by up to 3 months • Flexible working, with a remote option during the planning phase • Creative ownership of the festival s creator and influencer programme • A senior, hands-on role in a dedicated specialist team embedded with a major client • Valuable experience on one of the region s most high-profile live events programmes • At least 5 years of experience in creator-led programming or esports events, at Manager level. • Experience across at least two live event seasons. • A proven record of personally producing creator and club programming, scheduling and live delivery. Only experience where you personally produced the work counts towards the requirement. Ideal Background • A creator, influencer or esports programmer from large-scale live events. • Established relationships with creator organisations and talent management are a strong advantage.