An experienced Documentary Producer / Project Manager is required to join a high-end documentary team embedded within a major international sporting organisation based in Doha, Qatar.

This Producer / Project Manager role will entail working with internal clients and key stakeholders to develop, refine and fulfill high-quality production deliverables. This role requires managing a team of internal and external resources to ensure on-schedule and on-budget delivery of projects in a corporate environment.

The Producer / Project Manager role is offered as a full-time contract over a period of 3 years based in Doha, Qatar, with an initial 3-month probation period. The preferred start date for this role is 19 May 2019.

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage and oversee productions and resources as assigned.
• Create and refine project briefs and scripts.
• Develop and continually manage project goals, timelines and budgets.
• Manage and attend (where necessary) location filming requirements (local and international)
• Source and procure third-party suppliers as needed to fulfill requirements.
• Coordinate with vendors for all aspects of content production, editorial and music production.
• Ensure proper permitting and clearances as well as brand and copyright compliance throughout all productions.
• Facilitate approval process across deliverables and departments and vendors.
• Report on projects as and when required.

Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills
• 5+ years' experience working as a Producer / Assistant Producer within the broadcast content industry.
• Extensive knowledge of pre, post, and production timelines and workflows.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task on simultaneous projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, preferably Arabic as well as English.
• Outstanding project management skills.
• Expert working knowledge of Windows, OSX, and all MS Office Applications.
• Prior experience as a producer in Qatar is preferred but not essential.
• All applicants must provide online links to recent broadcast documentary programmes they have produced, along with reference contact details.
• A valid passport (with at least 6 months validity) and valid driver's licence.

Contract Description:
• The successful candidate will be contracted with an initial 3-month probationary period.
• Following Qatari law; a Qatar Labor Contract will be issued which includes provision for annual holiday payment; and the successful applicant will be required to obtain a government issued Qatari ID and to open a Qatar based bank account.
• the successful applicant will be supplied with a Qatar business visa.
• Working hours follow Qatar's labor law and 5 day working week: that is Sunday to Thursday.
• Payment will be made in Qatar currency to the successful applicants personal Qatar bank account.
• 1 x international economy class return flights to Qatar is provided per year.
• Insurance during working hours is provided for accident, sickness, death as required by Qatar labour law.
• Accommodation / living costs are not provided (assistance will be provided as required in sourcing suitable accommodation)
• All copyright is assigned to the client. This is non-negotiable.

Please note: the successful candidate will be expected to cover their own accommodation and living expenses from the monthly salary provided. The salary is designed to cover these living costs. The company will provide assistance in finding accommodation and will provide ground level support as required by the candidate. Please only apply if you can commit to completing the entire job; have a valid and clean passport and are willing & able to work in Qatar.