Coordinator, Stadium Entertainment, FIFA World Cup

Coordinator, Stadium Entertainment, FIFA World Cup 2026

Department: Events & Entertainment

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Miami

Reporting To: Head of Event Production

At FIFA
26, our vision is to unite the world through the greatest sporting event of all time. The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament will feature 48 teams and be hosted by three countries:
Canada, Mexico and the USA. This new format will redefine excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement among fans and players across North America and all over the world. Now is your time to become a game changer and join the workforce that will plan and deliver this extraordinary and unforgettable experience.

Reporting organisationally to the Head of Event Production, the Coordinator, Stadium Entertainment will be a key member of the FIFA
26 Events & Entertainment team (EET), and work in close collaboration with the EET internal departments and other key individuals responsible for delivering FIFA World Cup 26™.

• Manage Stadium Entertainment  board updates
• Coordinate on tracking and managing Stadium Entertainment Admin production requirements
• Manage Assigned FA integration
• Support Stadium Entertainment content tracking plan
• Support Stadium Entertainment content distribution plan
• Coordinate communication to stadium team(s) (for assigned stadiums)
• Coordinate on key Stadium Entertainment protocols and documents
  • Match Protocols
  • Scripting,
  • Cuesheets
• Support on managing Stadium Entertainment suppliers
  • Required documentation
  • Operational and logistics
• Coordinate communication avenues for INF teams in conjunction with Senior Stadium Entertainment Managers
• Support the overall Stadium Entertainment operations on-site during tournament time
• Coordinate Integration with stadiums and EMC's
• Coordinate schedules across Stadium Entertainment
• Support with Stadium technical operators staffing

ACCOUNTABILITY: Demonstrate commitment to responsibilities and objectively analyze one’s behavior, while assuming consequences of one’s own actions and/or decisions and learning from one’s mistakes.

DECISION MAKING: Ability to identify and swiftly make decisions in critical situations, take initiative and calculated risks, explore alternative solutions, and respond promptly to unforeseen circumstances.

INCLUSIVITY: Achieve shared organizational objectives by sharing information with colleagues across all levels and divisions, tangibly influencing others, and maintaining a network of support contacts.

INITIATIVE: Capacity to do things on one’s own initiative and to influence the course of events, assume responsibilities, and achieve objectives with a minimum of supervision and control.

INNOVATION: Capacity to break new ground, look for unconventional solutions, and produce fresh ideas.

LEADERSHIP: Ability to lead one’s contacts/colleagues/partners, encourage teamwork, and delegate authority / decision-making power, as needed, to produce the expected results and make efficient use of the team’s skills and talents.

VISION: Ability to perceive the organization’s global environmental impact, anticipate decision consequences, grasp organizational missions, and formulate strategic plans.

• Bachelor’s Degree or similar level of higher education or equivalency in industry experience.

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a similar role preferred
• Proven track record in managing complex projects in large scale sporting events Stadium Entertainment programs and Special Events. (Experience working on FIFA or other International Football tournaments ideal)
• Strong understanding of latest production technologies and industry best practice.
• Experience working with Broadcast.
• Strong experience working with external EMC’s
• Experience working with Stadiums in Canada/US/Mexico (preferably the FWC
  26 stadiums)

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus

• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools