Specialist, Commercial Operations - New York New Jersey, FIFA World Cup 2026

THE POSITION

• Assisting in the development and execution of marketing campaigns (digital, print, social, etc.).
• Managing campaign calendars to ensure that all activities are completed on schedule.
• Assist in implementing marketing operations requirements at all other ancillary events held in the Host City
• Assisting in planning and coordinating events such as product launches, webinars, trade shows, and other promotional events.
• Handling logistics such as venue booking, vendor coordination, and on-site setups for special events and marketing activations around FIFA World Cup 2026.
• Support the local legs of the Trophy Tours either in project planning or on-site delivery
• Ensure that FIFA rights and assets are leveraged correctly and work with FIFA functional areas & Host Committees to build auxiliary events and revenue opportunities 
• Handle all premium items and work with internal and external vendors to track items needed for marketing and brand department
• Support the development and execution of marketing and promotional campaigns for licensed merchandise, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Working with media outlets or platforms to ensure timely and accurate placement of advertisements.
• Compiling and presenting reports to senior management on campaign performance, return on investment (ROI), and recommendations for improvement.
• Working with external agencies, printers, and other vendors to produce marketing materials (flyers, banners, advertisements).
• Work with the FIFA Fan Festival team to provide boots on the ground support and work with the loca host committees on their FIFA Fan Festival plans 
• Responsible and comfortable with working with several projects and managing expectations accordingly

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree or similar higher education
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role
• Experience in project management and coordinating large events
• Strong client management skills and agency background advantageous
• Demonstrated excellent communication and organization skills
• Experience in entertainment, agency or sport advantageous
• Experience working in organizations with international offices/staff
• Mid-level management experience
• Fluent in English
• Proficient in Project Management tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project, Teams) and planning software 
• Outlook Email, scheduling, and online collaboration tools.

In accordance with New York's Equal Pay and Opportunity Act, the salary range for this position is $85,000 - $90,000. This estimate is based on this position being performed in New York, and the range may not apply to similar positions in other locations. In determining actual base pay, FIFA 26 considers candidate education, experience, and other job-related factors allowed by law. An employee’s position within the salary range will be determined by various factors, including relevant education, experience, qualifications, certifications, skills, geographic location, performance metrics, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business needs.
About
We are FIFA, the global governing body for football.Our vision is to make football truly global, diverse and inclusive, for the benefit of the entire world. The last FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022 attracted more than 5 billion viewers and the last FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in 2023 was the greatest-ever FIFA Women's World Cup that inspired millions of girls and women around the globe. The opportunities for growth are exciting.We are a modern organisation with over 800 passionate employees who are Living Football every day. Our headquarters are based in Zurich, Switzerland, and we have offices in Miami, Paris and Rabat, plus eleven regional offices from New Zealand to India, South Africa, Panama and Paraguay.