Manager, Training Sites Media Operations, FIFA World Cup 2026

At FIFA26, our vision is to unite the world through the greatest sporting event of all time. The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament will feature 48 teams and be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico and the USA. This new format will redefine excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement among fans and players across North America and all over the world. Now is your time to become a game changer and join the workforce that will plan and deliver this extraordinary and unforgettable experience. 

Reporting organisationally to the Senior Manager, Media Operations & Services, the Manager, Training Sites Media Operations will be a key member of the FIFA26 Media Operations & Services team, and work in close collaboration with Team Services, Access Management, Media Partnerships Services and other key individuals ensuring smooth operations at all FIFA World Cup training sites.

The main responsibilities and oversights of the  Manager, Training Sites Media Operations for the FIFA World Cup 26™ include:  

• Scope, plan and deliver all media-dedicated areas in all Team Base Camps and Venue Specific Training Sites.
• Main responsible for the delivery of services to accredited journalists, photographers and non-rights holders at the training sites.
• Execute the training site-specific media operations plan, which involves planning all media areas, define media access, handling logistics, equipment, infrastructure, overlay, signage and parking. 
• Prepare operational plans and information materials to assist FIFA Media Officers in managing the MD-1 official media activities at the training sites.
• Work closely with the Team Services team to address any media-related challenges.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all media inquiries related to the training sites.
• Collaborate closely with FIFA Media Officers to ensure smooth execution of the official media activities on MD-1.
• Prepare detailed information materials on all training sites for accredited media representatives, including maps, to be published on the FIFA Media Hub.
• Support the FIFA Media Hub team in updating the daily calendar of media activities during the tournament, ensuring all information related to training sites is up to date and accurate.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Demonstrate commitment to responsibilities and objectively analyze one’s behavior, while assuming consequences of one’s own actions and/or decisions and learning from one’s mistakes.

DECISION MAKING: Ability to identify and swiftly make decisions in critical situations, take initiative and calculated risks, explore alternative solutions, and respond promptly to unforeseen circumstances.

INCLUSIVITY: Achieve shared organizational objectives by sharing information with colleagues across all levels and divisions, tangibly influencing others, and maintaining a network of support contacts.

INITIATIVE: Capacity to do things on one’s own initiative and to influence the course of events, assume responsibilities, and achieve objectives with a minimum of supervision and control.

INNOVATION: Capacity to break new ground, look for unconventional solutions, and produce fresh ideas.

LEADERSHIP: Ability to lead one’s contacts/colleagues/partners, encourage teamwork, and delegate authority / decision-making power, as needed, to produce the expected results and make efficient use of the team’s skills and talents.

VISION: Ability to perceive the organization's global environmental impact, anticipate decision consequences, grasp organizational missions, and formulate strategic plans.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Higher education qualification in media or sports event management 

Work Experience

• 3+ years’ experience in the sports industry, with an emphasis on media operations & services
• 1-3 years’ experience in sports project management, preferably in football 

Languages

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus

Technology

• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools