Executive Producer, Regional Products

About the role

The Executive Producer, Regional Products will lead the creation, production, and multi‑platform delivery of original shows, video series, and narrative podcasts across the MENA region. Reporting directly to the Editor‑in‑Chief, the role coordinates distributed teams in key hubs such as Beirut, Amman, Baghdad, Cairo, and Dubai.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with the Editor‑in‑Chief to conceptualize, commission, and launch regional shows, video franchises, and podcasts that align with MBN’s mission.
• Set and maintain editorial direction for all non‑news programming, ensuring balanced, fact‑checked coverage.
• Analyze the MENA media landscape to identify content gaps, audience trends, and format opportunities.
• Direct day‑to‑day production schedules across multiple bureaus, enforcing strict deadlines for episodes and podcast installments.
• Ensure all productions meet rigorous journalistic standards and are optimized for digital performance, YouTube distribution, and emerging platforms.

Required profile

• Deep editorial judgment with a strong understanding of the MENA media environment.
• Hands‑on technical proficiency in video and audio workflows.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and coordinate distributed teams of hosts, producers, writers, and editors.
• Experience launching and scaling original content for digital audiences.

Required skills

• Video production workflow expertise.
• Audio production workflow expertise.