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Event Assistant
Riyadh Saudi Arabia
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Hours:35 HOURS / WEEK
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Contract Type:Regular
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Type Of employment:Full time
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Job ID:R106024
ROLE ONLY OPEN TO SAUDI NATIONAL
About the Role
As an Event Assistant, you will support event leadership and marketing managers in delivering exceptional event experiences. This is an entry-level opportunity for graduates or those with 1-2 years business experience, passionate about building a career in global corporate. You will assist with operational, administrative, and marketing tasks—including organizing show features, partner contracts, ticketing, content creation, VIP administration, data management, and raising purchase orders—to ensure smooth delivery of our events.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate event features, activations, and arenas.
Manage schedules, running orders, and rehearsals for speakers and performers.
Liaise with talent, partners, and federations for contracts, logistics, and requests.
Collect and organize bios, photos, and marketing assets.
Support contracts, barter agreements, and partner communications.
Assist with ticketing, VIP administration, and guest management.
Create event content, presentations, guides, and decks.
Coordinate artwork approvals and creative asset tracking.
Maintain trackers and accurate event/marketing records.
Raise POs and process supplier invoices.
Support on-site logistics, technical setup, and operational tasks.
Compile post-event media and coverage.
Assist with social media and marketing content coordination.
Provide administrative support to Event Leadership and Operations teams.
Qualifications
Fresh Graduate, or those with proven 1-2 years business experience
Interest in building a career in events, operations, or marketing with a global organiser
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel
Confident communicator, able to liaise with internal teams, partners, and suppliers
Proactive, flexible, and willing to support tasks across multiple areas
Willingness to work onsite during events, including occasional non-standard hours
Positive, energetic team player with a can-do attitude
Working For You
RX promotes a healthy work-life balance, flexible working hours, wellbeing initiatives and development opportunities to support your career growth. These are some of the benefits on offer:
Family Medical benefit
25 days paid annual leave
End-of-service benefits
Retention Plan
About The Business
RX Middle East is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. Part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools, we have a presence in 25 countries across 42 industry sectors. Hosting approximately 350 events annually we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our teams. For more information, visit RX Middle East | RX
