Job Description

Role x You JAX is a joint venture between VICE and MBC Group. JAX Media's primary directive is to create a leading platform for quality digital Arabic language content centered on modern culture anchored in Saudi Arabia. While this role will focus on the delivery of the JAX Media proposition, it should also support and responsibly represent VICE's growing presence in KSA more broadly.

As a Talent Director your primary responsibility will be to lead and manage the talent acquisition and management process for Vice JAX. You will play a crucial role in identifying, attracting, and cultivating talented individuals for our diverse range of productions. You will work closely with the production teams, casting directors, Talent Scout and other key stakeholders to ensure the acquisition of top-tier talent to bring our Content to life.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate with production teams to understand their talent requirements and develop a talent acquisition strategy. Identify and source actors, directors, writers, and other creative professionals suitable for specific projects.

Build and maintain relationships with established and emerging talent, agents, and talent agencies. Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure talent for projects, ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints and strategic goals.

Collaborate with casting directors and participate in casting decisions. Provide guidance and insights on talent selection based on project requirements and overall creative vision.

Stay up to date with industry trends, attend talent showcases, film festivals, and industry events to scout and discover new talent. Develop and maintain relationships with industry professionals to enhance the talent pool.

Collaborate closely with various teams, including production, creative, legal, and finance, to ensure smooth talent acquisition processes and effective execution of contracts and agreements.

Conduct research and analysis of talent trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to inform talent strategies and enhance the company's competitive position.

Ensure compliance with industry regulations, talent agreements, and contractual obligations. Collaborate with legal teams to draft, review, and finalize talent contracts.

QUALIFICATIONS

Fluent in Arabic and English

10 + years of experience in talent acquisition, management, or casting within the entertainment industry, preferably in film or television production.

Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Passion for storytelling and a keen eye for talent.

Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with changing priorities.

Working at VICE: We want to find people who believe in our mission and goals and feel inspired to grow while they're here, rather than someone who checks the boxes but isn't invested. We encourage you to apply and show us what you've got. VICE Media Group prioritizes the voices, ideas and people that other media companies miss. We believe that innovation is a direct result of diverse, inclusive cultures so we don't just "tolerate" differences, we celebrate it and see it as essential to our staff, culture, and business. To learn more read the VICE Guide to VICE.

Accommodations: If you require reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please let us know by contacting . We will work together to best meet your needs.

Agencies: VICE Media Group is not partnering with agencies nor accepts unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for any fees or expenses related to such unsolicited resumes and/or applicants.

Equal Opportunity Employer: VICE Media (VICE.com, VICE Studios, VICE TV, Virtue, VICE News, Refinery29, PULSE Films, i-D) is an equal opportunity employer. We view everyone as an individual, and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity - it's about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique, and that's what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with.

Candidates, please note that if you are contacted by anyone with an email other than @vice.com purporting to be recruiting on behalf of Vice Media, it is not legitimate, and you should not engage.

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