Broadcast Operations Venue Manager, FIFA World Cup 2026 | San Francisco
Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $93,000.00 - $105,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Job Description
FWC2026 is the organizing body responsible for the delivery of the FIFA World Cup 26™ which will be hosted across three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States. This prestigious international sporting event will be the first World Cup to feature 48 teams, marking a significant expansion of the tournament. The event promises to unite millions of fans around the world, showcasing elite football talent on a global stage and creating unparalleled opportunities for engagement and connection among players, supporters, and partners throughout North America and beyond. The FIFA World Cup 26™ represents not only a celebration of world-class soccer... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or similar level of higher education
- Minimum 6 years of experience in event management, preferably in a broadcast environment
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong project management skills
- Experience in major sports events is an asset
- Proven ability to perform under pressure in fast-paced environments
- Familiarity with the assigned stadium and city is a plus
- Fluent in English
- Proficiency in Spanish and/or French is a plus
- Proficient in MS Office and planning software
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or similar level of higher education
- Minimum 6 years of experience in event management, preferably in a broadcast environment
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with diverse stakeholders
- Strong project management skills, with experience of managing complex projects across preparation, planning, and delivery
- Experience in major sports events, FIFA World Cup or other FIFA events will be an asset
- Proven track record of performing under pressure in a dynamic, multicultural and time-critical environment
- Familiarity and working experience with the stadium and city assigned are a plus
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
- Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools
Job Duties
- Oversee the planning and implementation of all stadium broadcast facilities and services in line with FIFA broadcast and technical requirements
- Collaborate closely with FIFA World Cup 2026 functional areas, stadium management, and the Host Broadcaster to align construction, logistics, services, and stadium operations with broadcast needs
- Act as a primary point of contact for the stadium broadcast team, facilitating smooth communication between all broadcast related stakeholders
- Maintain an overview of all broadcast operations at the stadium
- Monitor the progress of broadcast facility management implementation, proactively managing risks, issues and dependencies, and escalating urgent matters promptly
- Ensure full compliance and operational readiness of all broadcast infrastructure, including commentary positions, camera platforms, compound areas and connectivity
- Oversee seamless broadcast operations during the event period
- Co-ordinate the implementation of non-technical services for broadcast (e.g. security, cleaning & waste, etc.)
- Support on-site broadcast teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring clear task allocation and accountability
- Build and maintain strong relationships with FIFA departments, and local authorities to ensure effective collaboration and timely problem-solving
- Represent FIFA’s broadcast interests at venue-level coordination meetings and briefings
- Prepare detailed progress reports and readiness updates throughout planning and delivery phases
- Daily reporting to broadcast HQ during tournament operation on all stadium broadcast operations status
- Conduct post-event assessments, evaluating broadcast operations, identifying opportunities for successes and process improvement
- Ensure all broadcast operations uphold FIFA’s sustainability, safety and accessibility standards
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Expert Level (7+ years)
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