Senior Manager, Public Relations - Mexico

Senior Manager, Public Relations - Mexico

Application Deadline: 20 December 2024

Department: Communications & PR

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Mexico City

Description
We govern the beautiful game and ensure it's run with transparency and integrity.
Reporting organizationally to the Head, Public Relations, the Senior Manager, Public Relations will be a key member of the FIFA26 Communications & PR team and will work in close collaboration with the FIFA Zurich.
This role will be responsible for executing comprehensive communication strategies to promote the tournament, manage media relations, and ensure effective messaging to stakeholders and the public.
Further, this role will oversee the coordination of press releases, crisis communication, content creation, and social media management to maintain a positive public image and enhance engagement during the FIFA World Cup 2026.

THE POSITION
These are your key tasks:

• Develop and execute integrated communication strategies that effectively promote the FIFA World Cup 2026, aligning with event objectives and messaging.
• Manage media relations, acting as the primary point of contact for media inquiries, interviews, and press events, by handling relationships with external partners, sponsors, and stakeholders to ensure accurate representation and messaging alignment.
• Coordinate the creation of compelling and accurate press releases, news articles, and media materials for distribution, by developing engaging content for various platforms, including social media, website, and official publications, to engage audiences and promote the event.
• Oversee crisis communication plans, ensuring swift and transparent responses to potential issues or challenges.
• Monitor media coverage and social media sentiment, providing timely insights and adjusting communication strategies as needed.
• Arrange media events, press conferences, and media-related logistics during the tournament, ensuring smooth execution.
• Evaluate communication efforts post-event, analyzing successes and areas for improvement to inform future strategies and initiatives.

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:

• +6 years of experience developing, executing, integrating communication strategies, managing media and public relations.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Bachelor's Degree or similar work-based qualification.
• Sports industry experience.
• Management background.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (oral and written).
• Ability to work under pressure, see the general overview and adapt accordingly.
• Availability to travel.