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Reporting organizationally to the Executive Director Events and Entertainment, the Manager Event Talent will be a key member of the FIFA26 Events & Entertainment team, and work in close collaboration with the Head of Event Production, Head of Event Delivery, and other key individuals responsible for delivering the most engaging, innovative, and accessible World Cup experience for all athletes, fans, partners, and the community.
THE POSITION
The main responsibilities and oversights of the Manager, Event Talent for the FIFA World Cup 26™ include:
- Project Participation: Contribute to the delivery of the day-to-day content and entertainment Project Plan and Milestones.
- Event Coordination: Assist in all event details, internal alignment, and approval processes.
- Scopes of Work (SoW): Research and prepare Scopes of Work (SoW) for various project components.
- Procurement Support: Participate in the procurement process, including evaluation, briefing, and liaison with Agencies, variation tracking, legacy handover, and invoice payment.
- Policy and Procedure Contributions: Contribute to the development of Policies and Procedures, Project Charters, and C4 planning.
- Venue Documentation: Assist in the preparation of venue space and client journey documentation, such as Site Operational Plans (SOP’s).
- Briefing and Call Sheets: Prepare briefings and call sheets for talent, agencies, broadcast, and media services.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Liaise with relevant stakeholders on all planning, development, and delivery of content and entertainment needs.
- On Venue Liaison: Collaborate on venue liaison and Functional Area (FA) alignment for content and entertainment needs.
- Talent Coordination: Collaborate with the on-venue team to align talent delivery requirements, ensuring alignment with Event Operations, including accreditation, access, transport, catering, travel, visas, accommodation, permits, etc.
- Content Production: Collaborate on content design, development, and production for all talent content, ensuring alignment with on-venue or presentation requirements, including but not limited to formats, pixel counts, etc.
- Integration and Archival: Ensure integration in delivery alongside retrieval and archival processes for final content.
- Content Preparation: Prepare all talent content production materials, including storyboards, run sheets, scripts, translations, etc.
- Technical Coordination: Liaise with technical teams regarding inputs, playback, and outputs of all talent content.
- Talent Requirements: Coordinate with technical teams on talent technical riders.
- Back of House (BoH) Requirements: Coordinate with the event operations teams on all talent BoH riders.
- Creative Integrity: Ensure creative integrity and integration across all event deliveries.
- Rehearsal Management: Oversee rehearsal scheduling, approvals, and alignment.
- Filing Systems and Processes: Collaborate on the management of all content and entertainment filing systems and processes, including TOK, Dissolution Planning, and Legacy handover.
- Reporting and Presentations: Prepare detailed reporting and presentations.
- Ad Hoc Duties: Perform all other duties in line with the project role as requested.
YOUR PROFILE
- Bachelor’s degree or similar level of higher education or equivalency in industry experience.
- Subject matter or role specific expertise.
- Minimum 4 - 5 years of experience in a similar role.
- Proven track record in managing complex projects in sporting multivenue mega events. (Experience working on FIFA events an advantage).
- Experience in working in large event services and venue teams.
- Experience in working with sporting organisations & governing bodies.
- Experience in working with Sport Presentation/Infotainment teams.
- Experience working with a range of Broadcast and Media services.
- Experience with and respect for cultural protocols and practices.
- Fluent in English. Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus
- Proficiency in any other FIFA languages is an asset.
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project), planning software and online collaboration and project planning tools e.g., Asana, Monday, WeTrack, etc.
- Understanding of design tools.
- Strong understanding of the processes of content production and formats including but not limited to vision, graphics, headshots, and audio production.
- Able to interpret plans and drawings e.g., CAD’s, BIM360, etc.
- Understanding of digital media.
- Passion for understanding latest trends, technologies, and innovations.
About FWC2026
The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament features 48 teams and will be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
This new format redefines excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement from fans and players in North America and all over the world. Now is your time to be a game changer and join the workforce that is planning and delivering this unique and unforgettable experience.
