About this opportunity
Opportunity Overview
The FIFA organization is hiring a Senior Digital Newsroom Manager to work in their Miami office. This is a full-time, permanent position in the Communications department. The role involves managing the digital newsroom, creating and implementing editorial strategies, and collaborating with other teams to deliver content across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate will have experience working in an international sports and/or media organization, with a strong background in multimedia content creation and editorial management. The Senior Digital Newsroom Manager will be responsible for leading the daily operations of the global digital newsroom, ensuring timely and accurate publication of content, and maintaining a 24/7 editorial capability. The role requires a high level of expertise in digital content creation, editorial management, and team leadership. The Senior Digital Newsroom Manager will work closely with other teams, including social and multimedia teams, to deliver cohesive content packages that reflect FIFA's brand and strategic priorities.
Responsibilities
- Find and deliver stories across platforms that support FIFA's global messaging, major initiatives, and institutional events
- Implement and champion a multimedia-first approach to editorial content creation
- Script, shoot, and edit video pieces for social assets or VNRs
- Write first drafts of articles for Inside FIFA and keep the FIFA blogs updated with content
- Collaborate across divisions to align editorial strategies and integrate digital tools and AI-based innovations
- Manage the Miami studio and take responsibility for tagging, archival, and library systems for all relevant multimedia content
- Ensure operational excellence through effective training, multilingual content workflows, and governance of newsroom processes and administrative functions
- Lead daily operations of FIFA's global digital newsroom to guarantee timely, accurate, and impactful publication of content across platforms
- Maintain a 24/7 editorial capability spanning multiple time zones, enabling continuous coverage and immediate response to global developments
- Ensure efficient coordination between newsroom, social, and multimedia teams to deliver cohesive content packages
- Implement newsroom processes that maximize agility, quality control, and cross-divisional collaboration
- Contribute to editorial briefs and plans that integrate visual, textual, and video elements for maximum storytelling effectiveness
- Promote and oversee a strong multimedia-first approach to content curation
- Work with relevant colleagues in the Communications Division on strategies for content gathering and prioritization
- Align operational planning and budgeting with strategic business objectives under the guidance of the Head of Editorial & Amplification
- Collaborate with the relevant departments in the Communications Division to develop and integrate AI tools that enhance both content production and presentation
- Drive innovation in newsroom systems and technologies, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, insight, and editorial performance
- Oversee and maintain efficient workflows for multilingual content production, ensuring consistent use and adoption across all contributors
- Ensure all newsroom resources and contributors are trained in digital tools, including the FIFA Content Management System, the FIFA Digital Hub, and editorial planning services
- Oversee content for FIFA's institutional social media channels, working closely with the responsible agency to ensure effective cross-promotion and visibility
- Ensure all materials meet editorial standards and adhere to FIFA's tone of voice, style guides, and communication principles
- Collaborate with relevant colleagues in the Communications Division to create and distribute multimedia assets for FIFA's corporate and social initiatives
- Maintain close coordination with leaders across the Communications Division to ensure editorial outputs align with organizational priorities
- Support senior management in organizing, briefing, preparing, and delivering speeches, key messages, and digital assets for major FIFA events
- Manage timelines and ensure quality control across event-related multilingual and multimedia-focused production and publication
- Maintain an efficient editorial back-office operation to support content production across all formats and languages
- Oversee administrative processes related to newsroom logistics, including travel coordination, budgets, and monthly team deliverables
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the newsroom through evaluation, data analysis, and process refinement
Requirements & Qualifications
- Proven experience (10+ years) working in an international sports and/or media organization
How to Apply
- Review the job description and requirements to ensure you are a good fit for the role.
- Prepare your application, including your resume and any other required documents.
- Click the Apply button below to submit your application.
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