Job Description
This role is based in London.
THE COMPANY
Our Client is an award-winning content creation company working across television, documentary, factual entertainment and commercial film production.
They have an established and growing presence in the Middle East, delivering premium longform content, TV and locally commissioned series.
THE ROLE
As the Business Development & Marketing Executive - Middle East, you will be a London-based member of the team, supporting the company's commercial growth and visibility across the region.
Reporting into the Head of the Middle East, this role supports business development and marketing activity.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the commercial growth of the Middle East business by researching opportunities, preparing senior leadership for meetings and ensuring effective follow-up to convert conversations into long-term relationships.
- Manage Middle East-facing marketing activity, including social media, newsletters and regional updates ensuring all content is relevant.
- Develop and maintain regional sales and marketing materials such as credentials, decks, case studies and presentations, working closely with the Marketing and Press & Publicity team to ensure brand consistency.
- Build and manage prospect lists, contact databases and briefing materials to enable targeted outreach and well-prepared meetings with broadcasters, platforms, brands and partners.
- Coordinate meetings, schedules and regional travel for senior leadership, acting as a central organisational point for all Middle East-related activity.
- Track meetings, outreach and next steps, maintaining clear records to ensure continuity, momentum and effective handover across the team.
- Monitor commissioning trends, industry news and cultural developments, sharing insights internally to inform strategy and positioning.
THE PERSON
You will have a strong interest in business development, marketing and international media, ideally with experience in a media, marketing, communications or creative environment.
You should be highly organised, commercially curious and confident working with senior stakeholders across cultures. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, particularly for professional B2B audiences.
Fluency or professional working proficiency in Arabic is an ideal, or with good knowledge of the Middle East especially Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Experience managing social media, and familiarity with broadcast or production environments are all advantageous.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Searchlight only advertises active roles
- Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role
- We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days.
If this role isn't quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file, please send it to
Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
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