FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States · 11 hours ago
Content Services Stadium Manager – FIFA World Cup 26™ | All Host Cities
All, MO
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFIFA World Cup 2026™ is a major sporting event that will feature 48 teams hosted across three countries. The Content Services Stadium Manager will coordinate all non-live filming operations at a designated stadium, ensuring high professional standards for film crews and content creators during the event.
Responsibilities
Undertake a multi-day online training module, at the end of which all CSSM must be fully confident of the requirements of this role (dates TBC, expected April 2026)
Along with the core FIFA Content Services team at the IBC, look ahead to each FIFA World Cup™ match taking place in the relevant stadium
Collaborate closely with the FIFA Content Services core team, competition management, stadium management, and the Host Broadcaster to ensure all filming requests are viable and clearly communicated to all relevant areas
Act as a primary point of contact between FIFA Content Services, competitions management, the stadium management team and non-live filming crews and FIFA photographers, facilitating smooth processes in the planning phase of filming
Maintain focus on the daily non-live content run-sheet, created in collaboration with the core FIFA Content Services team at the IBC
Be the primary point of contact for, and coordinate a pre-match briefing with all non-live content creators. These can range from high-end film crews, to photographers, through to individual digital content creators filming on mobile phones
Where necessary, escort crews to the correct filming positions. Ensure all relevant operational staff in these areas are aware of each crew’s filming and photography plans
Ensure all content creators comply with the previously communicated filming instructions, pre, during and post-match
Ensure any filming and photography in competition areas during half-time and post match periods has been clearly communicated to all relevant stadium staff in particular the Match Director, FIFA Competition Management, FIFA Security and FIFA Media Operations. Should filming in these areas be required, the CSSM is required to maintain close control of each relevant crew
In the event that content needs to be transferred post-match to the IBC, the CSSM will coordinate this with the relevant crew and the core Content Services team at the IBC
Once all filming operations are complete, the CSSM must ensure that all crews and content creators leave the stadium as promptly as possible
Provide a short post-match report containing details of significant events – good and bad
Provide further updates in short, scheduled calls with the core Content Services Team to help drive operational effectiveness
Conduct a longer post-event assessment, evaluating non-live operations, identifying opportunities for successes and process improvement
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years of experience and success in a highly pressured organisational role, preferably in a broadcast environment
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with diverse stakeholders
Proven track record of performing under pressure in a dynamic, multicultural and time-critical environment
Candidates must be fluent in English
Must be proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or similar level of higher education a benefit but a proven track record in similar roles is the most important factor
Experience in major sports events, FIFA World Cup or other FIFA events will be an asset
Familiarity and working experience with the stadium and city assigned are a plus
Other language skills, particularly Spanish, highly valued
Familiarity with other planning software, particularly Monday.com will be a major plus point
Company
FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States
The FIFA World Cup 26™ will be 23rd edition of the tournament - the first to feature 48 teams and three host countries: Canada, Mexico and the United States.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Emilio Casillas
Recruitment and Workforce Partner
Jurgen Mainka
Chief Tournament Officer México, FIFA World Cup 2026
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