PRODUCTION COORDINATOR - WHISPER KSA OFFICE

We are Whisper, a leading global production company operating at the intersection of sport, entertainment and premium storytelling. Built with the agility of a start-up and the discipline of a high-growth enterprise, we have scaled from a £1m business into a £100m plus international media leader.

We have an established and growing footprint in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

We work with and have delivered for some of the country’s most prominent entities, including the Ministry of Sport, SURJ Sports Investment, SELA, NEOM, Expo and FIFA World Cup 2034 stakeholders. Our presence on the ground, combined with local operational capability, ensures delivery aligned with Saudi regulations, expectations and pace.

Our work spans BAFTA-winning sports coverage, unscripted entertainment and premium factual programming. From the intensity of Formula One to the human stories of the Paralympics, alongside prime time entertainment and documentary content, we deliver high-impact productions across global platforms.

As we continue to scale, we are expanding our operational footprint and strengthening the infrastructure that underpins our delivery, ensuring our teams are supported by scalable, efficient and world-class systems.

We are looking for a Production Coordinator to join our Whisper team in Riyadh, KSA, working across the slate, including Live & Non-Live Sport, Branded & Documentaries.

The post would suit a highly experienced production coordinator who is confident working to tight deadlines in an ever-changing environment.

You must be able to work on your own initiative whilst being confident about when to refer up.

This is mainly an office-based role with the possibility of on-location work at times, working with the Production Executives, Production Managers, Producers & wider production team.

This role is subject to Saudization requirements and, therefore, open to Saudi nationals only.

Whisper is committed to fair and inclusive employment practices, in line with local law.

Responsibilities

Providing direct support to the Production Executive & Production Management team, assisting with the communication of key production information to Producers and the editorial team

Planning shoots, OBs, booking crews and travel arrangements

Organising and booking travel for contributors & talent both in KSA and internationally.

Negotiating rates with external suppliers & crew.

Preparing call sheets with accurate and detailed movement orders

Understanding of Health & Safety policies, to support writing of Risk Assessments

Preparing budgets for various production types

Reporting any budgetary issues to the Production Manager whilst tracking costs via cost managers

Scheduling edits; often juggling key personnel time with diverse requirements and limited availability

Clearing music & archive material and reporting correctly

Understanding and distributing accurate client requirements to ensure that all deliverables are completed in a timely manner, to fulfil the brief

Skills

Good communication skills and an aptitude to learn new tasks, as well as a strong team ethic

Experience of managing multiple projects for different clients/broadcasters

Comfortable working in a pressurised environment within a production team

Excellent organisational and time management skills

The ability to assist in planning and budgeting various productions, including OB, location & digital filming

Managing post-production schedules and delivery specifications

You will have good prior knowledge of rights & music clearance; postproduction paperwork, inc. & archive clearance

Technical knowledge, including camera/ingesting rushes

Ability to work effectively with others and manage relationships in a diverse team, including the ability to manage up and provide positive and effective support to the editorial team

A proactive attitude to work and promoting a positive work ethic in the team

Ability to work on your own initiative

Excellent attention to detail and ability to react quickly to project changes

Flexibility and adaptability to changing workloads and new systems
 

Location

Riyadh, KSA

Working Days:

5 day week, x4 days in office and x1 day WFH.

You will be expected to work with the team to plan a schedule based on production requirements.

Lieu days will be given for any days worked over a five-day work week.

Whisper offers the option of flexitime hours, subject to production requirements.

Start:

ASAP on a permanent contract

Salary:

Based on experience
 

Application Closing:  

Sunday 3rd MaY
 

How to apply:

Please send a CV and a cover note telling us in your own words why you are the right candidate for this role.