Sport, Culture & Entertainment - Graduate Development Programme - Talent Academy

elevate-47

Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia · Riyadh · Saudi Arabia

Posted Apr 30, 2026

Full-time
Entry level

Job description

Location: Riyadh Elevate is a global sport, culture & entertainment agency operating across four continents, with offices in Riyadh, Dubai, New York, London, Milan, Munich, San Franciso, Singapore, Sydney, and beyond.We partner with rights holders, brands, and venues to build deeper connections with fans and audiences, and to unlock growth. The work of our MENA business spans the full lifecycle of sport, culture, and entertainment assets: from strategy and consulting, through creative and commercial development, to activation and delivery.In the GCC, we've been on the ground since 2014, working alongside the public and private sector to support the region's most ambitious projects. We bring international best practice with deep local understanding, blending a global network of expertise with teams embedded in the markets we serve.TALENT ACADEMY - GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME The Talent Academy is a catalyst for the next generation of sport, culture and entertainment leaders in Saudi Arabia. From day one, you will be embedded in live client work across three core rotations, each building on the last. You will receive structured guidance, mentorship, and support throughout, learning the ins and outs of each function before progressively taking on greater responsibility and ownership. ROLE OVERVIEW:Consulting & Strategy You will support our consulting team in developing commercialisation strategies for major sport, culture, and entertainment properties. This includes support on market analysis, asset valuation, benchmarking, strategic planning, and the development of go-to-market frameworks. You'll learn how world-class SCE assets are assessed, positioned, and packaged for commercial success. Delivery & Activation You will move into the execution side of the business, working on ideation, partnership management, and project delivery. You will help plan, coordinate, and deliver brand activations, sponsorship campaigns, and live experiences for some of the region's highest-profile events and entities.Commercialisation You will work on behalf of clients to drive commercial outcomes, from developing outreach strategies and building prospect lists, to preparing pitch materials and supporting meetings with brands and potential partners. You will gain first-hand experience in rights sales, partnership development, and revenue generation. By the end of the program, you will have worked across the full commercial chain of sport, culture, and entertainment. WHAT YOU WILL GAIN: Consulting, Commercialisation, and Delivery skills You will develop a rounded consulting tool kit. A rare combination of transferable strategic and operational capabilities that will set up a strong foundation for your career, in SCE and beyond.Real exposure to the SCE sector at the highest level You will work directly on projects involving giga-projects, government and semi-government entities, international sports properties, cultural institutions, and global entertainment brands.A global network: You will be part of Elevate's international ecosystem, gaining access to colleagues, clients, and industry leaders across the GCC, Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. WHAT YOU WILL BRING:We are looking for high achieving, intellectually curious and passionate individuals, regardless of what their disciplines and backgrounds are.Required:Saudi NationalsBachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited university (recent graduates or up to 2 years post-graduation)Strong academic record demonstrating high performanceExcellent written and spoken EnglishOutstanding communication and interpersonal skills, you're comfortable presenting ideas, engaging with senior stakeholders, and working across multi-cultural teamsProactive and action-oriented: you take ownership, manage your time well, and follow through independently Preferred: A demonstrable passion for sport, culture, or entertainment, whether through personal interest, academic focus, extracurricular involvement, or professional experience Familiarity with the Saudi and GCC market landscape WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH: Our Clients You will be exposed to work with some of the most significant entities shaping Saudi Arabia's transformation: giga-projects, semi-government organisations, major sports federations and leagues, cultural institutions, and large-scale entertainment operators. Our Team You will join a multicultural, internationally experienced team led by tenured leaders in sport, culture, and entertainment. We work as one team, collaborative, and results-focused.

Location: Riyadh

Elevate is a global sport, culture & entertainment agency operating across four continents, with offices in Riyadh, Dubai, New York, London, Milan, Munich, San Franciso, Singapore, Sydney, and beyond.

We partner with rights holders, brands, and venues to build deeper connections with fans and audiences, and to unlock growth. The work of our MENA business spans the full lifecycle of sport, culture, and entertainment assets: from strategy and consulting, through creative and commercial development, to activation and delivery.

In the GCC, we've been on the ground since 2014, working alongside the public and private sector to support the region's most ambitious projects. We bring international best practice with deep local understanding, blending a global network of expertise with teams embedded in the markets we serve.

TALENT ACADEMY - GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

The Talent Academy is a catalyst for the next generation of sport, culture and entertainment leaders in Saudi Arabia. From day one, you will be embedded in live client work across three core rotations, each building on the last. You will receive structured guidance, mentorship, and support throughout, learning the ins and outs of each function before progressively taking on greater responsibility and ownership.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Consulting & Strategy

You will support our consulting team in developing commercialisation strategies for major sport, culture, and entertainment properties. This includes support on market analysis, asset valuation, benchmarking, strategic planning, and the development of go-to-market frameworks. You'll learn how world-class SCE assets are assessed, positioned, and packaged for commercial success.

Delivery & Activation

You will move into the execution side of the business, working on ideation, partnership management, and project delivery. You will help plan, coordinate, and deliver brand activations, sponsorship campaigns, and live experiences for some of the region's highest-profile events and entities.

Commercialisation

You will work on behalf of clients to drive commercial outcomes, from developing outreach strategies and building prospect lists, to preparing pitch materials and supporting meetings with brands and potential partners. You will gain first-hand experience in rights sales, partnership development, and revenue generation.

By the end of the program, you will have worked across the full commercial chain of sport, culture, and entertainment.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN:

Consulting, Commercialisation, and Delivery skills
You will develop a rounded consulting tool kit. A rare combination of transferable strategic and operational capabilities that will set up a strong foundation for your career, in SCE and beyond.
Real exposure to the SCE sector at the highest level
You will work directly on projects involving giga-projects, government and semi-government entities, international sports properties, cultural institutions, and global entertainment brands.

A global network:

You will be part of Elevate's international ecosystem, gaining access to colleagues, clients, and industry leaders across the GCC, Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

We are looking for high achieving, intellectually curious and passionate individuals, regardless of what their disciplines and backgrounds are.

Required:

Saudi Nationals
Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited university (recent graduates or up to 2 years post-graduation)
Strong academic record demonstrating high performance
Excellent written and spoken English
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, you're comfortable presenting ideas, engaging with senior stakeholders, and working across multi-cultural teams
Proactive and action-oriented: you take ownership, manage your time well, and follow through independently

Preferred:

A demonstrable passion for sport, culture, or entertainment, whether through personal interest, academic focus, extracurricular involvement, or professional experience
Familiarity with the Saudi and GCC market landscape

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH:

Our Clients

You will be exposed to work with some of the most significant entities shaping Saudi Arabia's transformation: giga-projects, semi-government organisations, major sports federations and leagues, cultural institutions, and large-scale entertainment operators.

Our Team

You will join a multicultural, internationally experienced team led by tenured leaders in sport, culture, and entertainment. We work as one team, collaborative, and results-focused.

Elevate is a full-service consulting firm that inspires high-performing organisations to find their limits and push past them. With expertise in brand consulting, sales strategy, data-driven insights, and talent optimisation, Elevate gives its clients a competitive edge in the fight for people’s precious time and attention. Established in 2018, Elevate set out to help sports teams and leagues spark innovation and drive performance. In the years since, the world of sports has transformed, today standing at the convergence of media, entertainment, and consumer brands, with Elevate supporting some of the world’s most ambitious businesses across these sectors. Elevate’s proprietary technology, data sources, and software products combined with our thoughtful insights, and people-centric approach give clients a 360-degree view of their customers, underpinning intelligent decision-making on marketing spend, growth strategy, and more.Our team of 500+ employees spans the globe within 20 locations worldwide. We value recruiting diverse individuals to our team to bring new perspectives to our company and look forward to learning more about you in the recruitment process. To learn more and see what we’ve been up to, follow Elevate on X, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

Our team of 500+ employees spans the globe within 20 locations worldwide. We value recruiting diverse individuals to our team to bring new perspectives to our company and look forward to learning more about you in the recruitment process. To learn more and see what we’ve been up to, follow Elevate on X, LinkedIn, and Instagram.