Events & Entertainment - Stadium Productions – FIFA World Cup 26™ (All Host Cities)

Department: Tournament Time Role

Employment Type: Befristeter Vertrag

Location: All Locations

Description

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.

FIFA World Cup 26 Skills Framework

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.

Main Activities and Responsibilities

The Events & Entertainment - Stadium Production role is a key position within the FIFA World Cup 26™ Events & Entertainment Team (EET), combining the responsibilities of the Events & Entertainment Lead and the Production Planning Lead into one master evergreen role.

This position plays a pivotal part in the planning, scheduling, delivery, and operational execution of all stadium-based entertainment and ceremonies, including Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Awards Ceremonies, Pre-Match Ceremonies (PMC), halftime entertainment, special events, and stadium-wide talent integrations.

The role supports both the pre-tournament planning phase and the full stadium operational phase during tournament time. It ensures seamless coordination between EET sub-teams, Event Management Companies (EMCs), FIFA Functional Areas (FAs), venue operations, suppliers, and all entities delivering entertainment content within the stadium environment.

The role is also responsible for production schedule leadership, real-time scheduling oversight, control-room logging, risk escalation, and proactive problem-solving to ensure that all EET deliverables are executed to FIFA standards and within the highly dynamic environment of matchday operations.

Planning Phase Responsibilities

Support venue operations planning in collaboration with the EET Group Lead and various FIFA Functional Areas.

Develop and distribute key venue-specific operational documents, including:

Site operating plans
Production schedules
Pre-Match Ceremony rundowns
Stadium entertainment workflows

Onboard EET support positions for assigned venues and ensure they are fully briefed.
Coordinate planning with EMCs, venue management, and stadium operations teams to align timelines, resources, and operational requirements.

On-Stadium & Tournament-Time Responsibilities

Oversee all EET activities and deliverables on-venue throughout the tournament.

Represent the EET team in-venue, attending essential operational meetings such as:

Venue Daily Meeting
Match Coordination Meetings (when applicable)

Maintain and update venue-specific production schedules; merge them with venue run sheets for smooth operations.
Serve as the primary point of contact for all EET stakeholders on-site, dispatching operational messages and managing real-time updates.
Support off-site rehearsals, PMC practice sessions, and talent integration efforts in collaboration with the EMC.
Liaise with EET suppliers and ensure all operational needs—volunteers, catering, waste management, accreditation, logistics, etc.—are fully supported.
Work collaboratively with on-site teams to resolve operational challenges, adjusting plans proactively.
In venues hosting additional ceremonies (Opening, Closing, Opening Country Match, Bronze Final, Halftime Final, Trophy & Awards), operate collaboratively with Production Leads to execute expanded show requirements.

Production Planning & Scheduling

Serve as the primary point of contact for all scheduling inquiries, conflicts, and real-time changes.
Develop, maintain, and optimize production schedules across all EET sub-departments and ceremonies deliverables.
Coordinate with:

FIFA Functional Areas
EMC teams
Production companies
Suppliers
Venue management

Collect all scheduling requirements and integrate them into a master plan.
Monitor project milestones and deadlines, adjusting to avoid conflicts or delays.
Manage day-to-day and minute-by-minute schedule changes during tournament operations.Issue daily and weekly schedule reports for leadership, venue teams, and core operations staff.
Maintain precise historical records of timelines, changes, and impacts for post-event reviews.

Control Room Logging Responsibilities

Operate as Control Room Logger when assigned.
Monitor all event operations from the control room and maintain an accurate, timestamped log of:

Decisions
Communications
Incidents
Resource deployments
Show cues
Operational updates

Track communications from radio, phone, and digital channels to ensure complete documentation.
Escalate operational or safety issues to senior leaders, the Command venue team, and relevant control rooms.

Cross-Functional Integration & Communication

Act as a key liaison between EET and all FIFA Functional Areas at the venue.
Facilitate collaboration with Venue Operations, Stadium Management, Broadcast, Media, Security, IT, Accreditation, Logistics, Ceremonies, Talent Management, and more.
Ensure all EET operational requirements are captured, communicated, and delivered efficiently.
Provide clear updates and escalate issues promptly to the EET Group Lead and core EET leadership.

Problem Solving & Operational Support

Identify operational risks and provide proactive solutions in real time.
Ensure operational readiness across all EET areas by resolving on-the-ground challenges.
Troubleshoot changes due to weather, technical issues, or matchday timing adjustments.
Maintain high situational awareness and operational discipline within the venue.

Your Profile

Education & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in production management, Live Event Operations, Sports Event Management, Theatre Production, Broadcasting, or related field preferred.
Equivalent experience in large-scale event production or entertainment operations is acceptable.

Work Experience

Extensive experience in production management, live event delivery, entertainment planning, or stadium operations.
Experience working with production schedules, show rundowns, or complex entertainment workflows.
Strong background in cross-functional collaboration with venue management, suppliers, and event operations teams.
Experience handling production documentation such as call sheets, production reports, operational plans, and permits.
Experience working under pressure, managing real-time changes, and supporting large-scale, high-profile events.

Language

Fluent in English (required)
Spanish and/or French proficiency is a strong plus
Other language skills are beneficial due to global staff and suppliers.

Technology

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint).
Familiarity with event production software, scheduling tools, control room systems, or digital radio logging platforms.
Ability to manage digital documentation, timelines, rehearsal plans, and working files in shared environments.

Equal Opportunities

FIFA26 is a proud equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and prohibits discrimination of any kind on the basis race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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