FIFA Chief Communications Officer

Vor 7 Tagen

Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Fédération Internationale de Football Association Vollzeit
Chief Communications Officer

Department: Communications

Employment Type: Festanstellung - Vollzeit

Location: Zurich

Reporting To: Chief Communications Officer

Description

FIFA's key mission is to truly globalise, popularise and democratise football for the benefit of the entire world. We govern the game, organise competitions and promote the development of football. Fair play, team spirit and diversity are core to our game, as is excellence, working hard and having fun. We are a modern, diverse, multicultural organisation with over 800 passionate employees who are Living Football, and love what they do. Our headquarters are in Zurich, Switzerland.

FIFA is looking for an ambitious, innovative and proactive Chief Communications Officer with strong leadership, organisational and technical skills. Experienced and agile, the Chief Communications Officer combines strategic thinking with efficient and effective leadership to enhance all FIFA communications and public relations. A truly global spirit, high ethical standards and passion for the game will guide the Chief Communications Officer in his or her daily business.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a high-impact global communications strategy supporting FIFA's vision
  • Shape an ambitious organisational structure, including cross-divisional synergies and a powerful external network
  • Build, lead and inspire a high performing communications team with fresh ideas, clear plans and concrete actions
  • Master all communication channels, including digital and social platforms, to bring the beauty of the game to the world and to showcase FIFA's leading role as a modern, dynamic and trusted sports organisation
  • Develop and execute a public relations strategy to continue fuelling brand awareness and ensure accurate coverage and representation
  • Develop and guide media arrangements at competitions and events, make judgement calls on public statements, and show strong media acumen when engaging with the press
  • Implement contingency communication measures to ensure and support professional and effective crisis management
  • Build and maintain relationships with global media contacts and representatives of football, sport and governmental organisations, including football confederations and FIFA member associations
  • Assume editorial responsibility for all internal and external FIFA publications and presidential speeches
  • Develop and improve news research, databases and projects regarding current and historic information to ensure legacy and shape the future
  • Develop, oversee, and manage the communications budget
  • Contribute as a member of the FIFA management board
Qualifications
  • Proven track record of 10+ years as a results-oriented communication expert in a leading international company or major sports organisation
  • Extensive senior communications experience and the ability to partner with and advise demanding top management
  • Inspirational leader who has successfully motivated a team to achieve and sustain excellence
  • Strong interpersonal skills to build alliances with internal and external stakeholders
  • Comfortable dealing effectively, diplomatically, transparently and honestly with all levels of management and staff
  • Passion for football and a comprehensive understanding of sport politics
  • Fluency in English and in at least one additional language like Spanish, French, German or Arabic
FIFA is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to gender, race, age, skin colour, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, background, physical or mental disability, or on any other grounds.

You can expect a highly motivated and helpful team working in a dynamic multicultural environment.

Only direct applications via our applicant tracking system will be considered (no agencies or applications via email/post please).

If you have any questions, please contact our Director of People & Culture Andy Korner (peopleculture@fifa.org).

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:

  • 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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