FIFA · 2 months ago
Senior Digital Newsroom Manager (Miami)
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expFIFA is dedicated to governing the beautiful game with transparency and integrity, and they are seeking a Senior Digital Newsroom Manager to establish and manage a global digital newsroom. This role involves overseeing content production, supporting multimedia assets for corporate campaigns, and ensuring effective communication strategies across platforms.
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Responsibilities
The establishment, management and maintenance of a global digital newsroom, able to operate and function 24/7 for the distribution of FIFA messaging across owned, earned and shared platforms
Contribution to a “multimedia-first” approach of content curation, ensuring economies of scale through strong content briefs which enable multi-platform approaches to publication
Working with Corporate Communications unit (and other members of the Communications division) on strategies for content gathering, aligning with the Head of Content Production on budgetary matters and business priorities
Supporting the multimedia assets that promote corporate and social campaigns of the organisation, working with the Senior Campaigns & Education Consultant and the Head of Content Production on requirements
Ensuring that all contributors to the Content Production team are trained on platforms, services and tools at their disposal including – but not limited to – Contentful, Bynder (FIFA Digital Hub), Imagen and Monday.com
Completing the integration of a workflow for multilingual editorial content versions with the Communication Services team and ensuring it is maintained and utilised by all contributors
Overseeing content on institutional social media channels of the organisation and ensuring their effective and impactful cross-promotion on other channels, working with the agency responsible
Supporting the Director of Communications and Head of Content Production in timely delivery of video assets for FIFA institutional events, such as Council and Congress meetings, The BEST FIFA Football Awards etc
The establishment of a supportive editorial back office mechanism, able to efficiently handle content production across a range of media types and arrange all administrative tasks related to travel and monthly payments
Qualification
Required
Proven experience (10+ years) working in an international sports and/or media organisation – with a specific background in football and/or journalism
Media communications or public relations expertise and the ability to build and maintain an audience and maintain interest over time
Excellent English skills, including writing (for print and broadcast), 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
Solid experience coordinating successful communications campaigns
Understand and be conscious of the political and commercial nature of a global governing body's activities in addition to organising tournaments and events
Bachelor's in languages/communications/journalism/digital media
Masters in languages/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
Fluent in English
Willingness to travel at least one week per month
Readiness for stand-by duties
MS Office / Advanced
Ability to, beyond the department, think for the division and the organisation
Ability to liaise and communicate with internal and external stakeholders
Comfortable presenting to and communicating with top management and key stakeholders (internal and external)
Ability to handle conflictual situations
Ability to develop and motivate a team
Excellent communicator and listener
Willing to learn new skills and take on challenge
Discreet
Analytical
Pragmatic
Flexible and open
Loyal and trustworthy
Proven ability to motivate, inspire and manage a team to deliver at the top of their potential – with plenty of examples and case studies
Preferred
Proficiency in any other FIFA language (F / ES / GER) is an asset
SAP knowledge would be an asset (Finance/Budgeting, Procurement, Governance and RFP process management)
Benefits
Health insurance: We offer generous medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage.
Continuous learning: We care about your development and encourage internal mobility, offering a variety of training and education to help achieve it.
Retirement: We offer generous 401(k) employer contributions.
Vacation: Maintain a healthy work/life balance with a generous vacation allowance.
Company
FIFA
Founded in 1904, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is the umbrella organisation of its members, currently 211 national football associations.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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