Department: Communications
Location: Zurich
Description
As the organiser of some of the biggest and most iconic sport events in the world, we lead the way in the sport and event industry.
Join the team and support us on our mission.
THE POSITION
As part of the Content Production unit reporting directly to the Head of Content Production, the Senior Content Production Manager must serve the communications needs of FIFA with expertise and efficient delivery, and that his/her actions increases the control over the organisation’s perception by ensuring a systematic coordination of the unit.
These are your key tasks:
- The management and maintenance of a global digital newsroom across three geographical zones, able to operate and function 24/7.
- Distribution of social, multimedia and editorial assets across owned, earned and shared channels, utilising Communications platforms and services.
- Leading a “multimedia first” approach of content curation, ensuring economies of scale through strong content briefs and multi-platform publication planning.
- Supporting senior management messaging, content curation, speeches and presentations.
- Working with Corporate Communications, and other members of the Communications division, on strategies for content gathering, aligning with the Head of Content Production on budgetary matters and business priorities.
- Strategic support of Campaigns content delivery.
- Organisation and proactive management of the Inside FIFA areas of FIFA.com, using economies of scale in the relevant languages.
- Supporting both the Director of Communications and Head of Content Production in the timely delivery of video assets for FIFA institutional events, such as meetings of the FIFA Council, FIFA Congress, The BEST FIFA Football Awards etc.
YOUR PROFILE
We work hard at FIFA.
We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.
And we respect our values. Always.
For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.
The specific competencies we require for this position are:
- Proven experience (5+ years) working in an international sports and/or media organisation – with a specific background in football and/or journalism,
- Media communications or public relations expertise and the ability to build and maintain an audience and maintain interest over time,
- Excellent English skills, including writing, communication, and presentation,
- An outstanding team spirit with an entrepreneurial mindset that thrives when being challenged,
- Ability to foster long-term relationships with key professionals,
- Solid experience coordinating successful communications campaigns
- Understand and be conscious of the political and commercial nature of a global governing body’s activities in addition to organising tournaments and events
- Bachelor's in languages/communications/journalism,
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills and management of messaging and media – as well as working under tight deadlines,
- Perfect understanding of global football activities,
- Excellent command of communications platforms and media relations,
- Expertise in video production and social media as well as standard messaging and content creation,
- SAP knowledge would be an asset (Finance/Budgeting, Procurement, Governance and RFP process management),
- MS Office / Advanced
- Ability to think for the division and organisation, beyond the Content Production team,
- Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders,
- Ability to handle conflictual situations,
- Representing Communications / Content Production with the President and Secretary General,
- Excellent communicator and listener,
- Willing to learn new skills and take on challenges,
- Excellent understanding and identification with football
PERKS & BENEFITS
The biggest benefit of a career at FIFA is the privilege to work for the beautiful game and create something that matters.
Alongside that privilege, we also offer some extra perks and benefits:
- Health and fitness: Regular football sessions for all abilities, plus on-site gym.
- Home office: Up to two days of home office per week if work permits and home office allowance for all.
- Language courses: Offered to all staff to aid personal and professional growth.
- Continuous learning: We care about your development and encourage internal mobility, offering a variety of training and education to help achieve it.
- Pension: Flexible pension benefits with generous employer contributions.
- Relocation assistance: A dedicated team will be on hand to support your relocation.
- Sustainability: We support all employees using public transport.
- Vacation: Maintain a healthy work/life balance with a generous vacation allowance.
- Volunteering: Make an impact beyond your regular role and bond with colleagues by volunteering with one of our partners.
About FIFA
We are FIFA, the global governing body for football.
Our vision is to make football truly global, diverse and inclusive, for the benefit of the entire world. The last FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022 attracted more than 5 billion viewers and the last FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in 2023 was the greatest-ever FIFA Women's World Cup that inspired millions of girls and women around the globe. The opportunities for growth are exciting.
We are a modern organisation with over 800 passionate employees who are Living Football every day. Our headquarters are based in Zurich, Switzerland, and we have offices in Miami and Paris, plus eleven regional offices from New Zealand to India, South Africa, Panama and Paraguay.
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