Senior Corporate Communications Manager at FIFA leading integrated communications strategies for tournaments and initiatives. Collaborating with stakeholders to enhance FIFA’s reputation globally.
Responsibilities
Lead the conception and execution of integrated communications strategies for FIFA’s tournaments, initiatives, and corporate priorities
Advise and support senior management by crafting messaging frameworks, speeches, high-level communications materials and content (together with colleagues from the Editorial & Amplification department) for publication on FIFA-owned and operated channels to ensure coherence across platforms
Ensure alignment and consistency across all corporate narratives by coordinating with the relevant Communications departments
Strengthen stakeholder trust and visibility by ensuring FIFA’s activities and initiatives are clearly articulated and effectively promoted
Design and deliver comprehensive communications plans supporting FIFA’s projects, initiatives, and events, with measurable impact objectives
Lead cross-departmental planning sessions to ensure unified communications objectives across channels and audiences
Integrate digital-first thinking and audience insights into every communication initiative
Oversee narrative consistency, ensuring the organisation’s objectives are communicated clearly and credibly
Develop and maintain centralised messaging frameworks, factsheets, and talking points that define FIFA’s corporate narrative
Draft, refine, and validate speeches, statements, and media releases on behalf of senior management
Coordinate closely with the Editorial & Amplification department to ensure content is aligned with broader editorial direction and style guidance
Provide narrative alignment for event and campaign communications, ensuring priority topics receive strategic amplification
Partner with the Media Relations department to identify and amplify proactive stories that shape public understanding of FIFA’s initiatives
Represent Corporate Communications in strategic discussions regarding media engagement, reputation management, and sensitivity handling
Serve as an internal advisor on message consistency and risk-aware communications
Assume an active role in tournament and event communications, ensuring tone, messages, and priorities are consistent across all channels
Provide onsite or remote communications coordination during major events, overseeing rapid response and integrated storytelling
Anticipate reputational and political sensitivities, implementing effective communication frameworks that mitigate risk
Build close working relationships with teams across the Communications Division to ensure narrative unity and operational efficiency
Partner with digital, editorial, and campaign teams to deliver integrated storytelling across FIFA’s ecosystem
Requirements
Proven experience (10+ years) working in an international sports and/or media organisation – with a specific background in football and/or journalism
Digital communications expertise and the ability to build and maintain an audience and maintain interest over time
Excellent English skills, including writing, communication, and presentation
An outstanding team spirit with an entrepreneurial mindset that thrives when being challenged
Ability to foster long-term relationships with key professionals
Understand and be conscious of the political and commercial nature of a global governing body’s activities in addition to organising tournaments and events
Fluent in English
Conversational French, Spanish, German and additional languages beneficial
Bachelor / Masters in communications/ journalism/digital media
Excellent written and spoken communication skills and management of messaging and media – as well as working under tight deadlines
Perfect understanding of global football activities
Excellent command of communications platforms and media relations
Expertise in video production and social media as well as standard messaging and content creation.
Benefits
Health and fitness: Regular football sessions for all abilities, plus on-site gym.
Home office: Up to two days of home office per week if work permits and home office allowance for all.
Language courses: Offered to all staff to aid personal and professional growth.
Continuous learning: We care about your development and encourage internal mobility, offering a variety of training and education to help achieve it.
Pension: Flexible pension benefits with generous employer contributions.
Relocation assistance: A dedicated team will be on hand to support your relocation.
Sustainability: We support all employees using public transport.
Vacation: Maintain a healthy work/life balance with a generous vacation allowance.
Volunteering: Make an impact beyond your regular role and bond with colleagues by volunteering with one of our partners.
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