Description
Senior Content Production Manager
Application Deadline: 10 January 2025
Department: Partnerships & Media
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Zurich
Description
As the organiser of some of the biggest and most iconic sport events in the world, we lead the way in the sport and event industry.
Join the team and support us on our mission.
Join the team and support us on our mission.
THE POSITION
These are your key tasks:
- Lead the production of compelling and innovative video content for FIFA's digital marketing campaigns and always on output based on strategic briefs and objectives.
- Ensure video content is produced to the highest quality, meeting FIFA's global standards for digital and social channels as well as internal events.
- Oversee the entire video production lifecycle, from pre-production (conceptualizing, storyboarding) through to post-production (editing, sound design, final delivery).
- Ensure all produced content is publication-ready and fully quality-checked for both internal and external use.
- Collaborate with the Digital Marketing team to develop video content strategies aligned with overall campaign goals, driving engagement across global digital channels.
- Manage the end-to-end campaign process, ensuring timely delivery of high-impact content for FIFA's marketing efforts, including global campaigns, promotional events, and internal communications.
- Act as the point of contact for external vendors, agencies, and production partners, ensuring they adhere to FIFA's quality standards and brand guidelines.
- Stay up to date with emerging digital platforms, technologies, and best practices in video content production and marketing campaigns to keep FIFA at the forefront of digital innovation.
- Lead multiple content production projects concurrently, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
- Maintain content schedules, allocate resources, and track the progress of campaigns to ensure smooth execution.
YOUR PROFILE
We work hard at FIFA.
We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.
And we respect our values. Always.
For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.
The specific competencies we require for this position are:
We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.
And we respect our values. Always.
For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.
The specific competencies we require for this position are:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in digital video content production, with a focus on marketing campaigns for global brands or large-scale organizations
- Experience in sports marketing or related industries, with a deep passion for football and an understanding of FIFA's global audience
- Comprehensive understanding of video production, including shooting, directing, post-production workflows, editing, motion graphics, and sound design
- Ability to be directly involved in all aspects of production, from concept to delivery. Must be willing to work hands-on where necessary
- Strong knowledge of the current digital and social media landscape, with experience producing content for platforms like YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and more
- Demonstrated ability to develop, execute, and measure video-based marketing campaigns. Strong understanding of content marketing strategies that drive audience engagement and reach
- Ability to translate business goals into effective video content strategies, with experience in shaping narratives that resonate with diverse global audiences
- Excellent organizational skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Meticulous atteion to detail, with experience ensuring content is quality-checked and meets organizational standards before distribution
- Strong storytelling abilities with a deep understanding of how to create engaging, impactful content that connects with FIFA's global audience
- Ability to lead a team of content producers, freelancers, and external vendors to deliver world-class video content
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Media Production or a related field
- Fluent in English; Proficiency in any other FIFA language (F / ES / GER) is an asset
- Proficient in Word / PowerPoint / Excel
- Proficient with video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro), motion graphics tools (e.g., After Effects), and other content production software
- Advanced understanding of SEO and video optimization for digital platforms
- Proficient in project management tools and methodologies to streamline production workflows and communication across teams
- Willingness to travel on a frequent basis
PERKS & BENEFITS
The biggest benefit of a career at FIFA is the privilege to work for the beautiful game and create something that matters.
Alongside that privilege, we also offer some extra perks and benefits:
Alongside that privilege, we also offer some extra perks and 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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