Music & Entertainment Manager
FIFA
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- Veröffentlicht:10 April 2025
- Pensum:100%
- Vertragsart:Festanstellung
- Sprache:Englisch (Fliessend)
- Arbeitsort:FIFA-Strasse 20, 8044 Zürich
Music & Entertainment Manager
Application Deadline: 9 May 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
The Music & Entertainment Manager will lead FIFA's talent management-related activities and will be the go-to person for any music and entertainment projects involving talents, celebrities and influencers. The candidate will plan and implement talent-related marketing initiatives and strategies and will be responsible for building FIFA's music programme(s) and other entertainment initiatives into relevant engagement platforms, lialising with the appropriate teams to create and execute music and talent strategies that reflect FIFA's values, the culture of tournament host country(ies) and the vision of the tournament(s).
These are your key tasks:
These are your key tasks:
- Orchestrating and delivering the following elements: The Official Song and Official Album for the FIFA World Cup 26? and the associated launch event(s); The Sonic ID (official audio brand) project for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027?
- Leading discussions and liaising with record labels, artists, performers, managers, streaming platforms and agencies
- Managing commercial negotiations, contracting and budgeting
- Optimising existing revenue streams and proposing new opportunities in the sector, whilst defining and tracking related key performance indicators
- Developing the Sonic ID for FIFA brands and competitions (including those mentioned above)
- Identifying and analysing best practices relating to music and entertainment in sport and popular culture to drive new projects for FIFA and its wider stakeholders
- Recognising new trends and innovations in the entertainment and music-related media industries
- Developing always-on audio projects (e.g. podcasts and playlists)
- Managing and developing a music library to elevate the quality and appeal of FIFA content
- Working with FIFA Legal & Compliance to ensure that FIFA's music rights are properly administered and revenues are collected, as well as managing licensing and intellectual property rights
- Identifying new opportunities to generate revenue from FIFA's music portfolio
- Structuring and developing FIFA's entertainment and talent strategy
- Working with the relevant teams to develop marketing strategies with a view to increasing FIFA's brand and competition presence within the entertainment and live events space
- Seeking and developing partnerships with festivals, venues, streaming and digital platforms, and entertainment industry influencers
- Developing and implementing a comprehensive talent booking strategy for marketing activities and event milestones
- Identifying, negotiating and securing a diverse roster of talent (e.g. ambassadors, celebrities, influencers, players, athletes) in line with FIFA's brand values and event objectives
- Identifying and coordinating talent participation across a wide range of marketing activations
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with talent agencies, representatives and other key stakeholders to streamline the talent booking process
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:
- At least four years' experience in the music or wider talent industry (e.g. working for an agency, label or studio)
- Solid understanding of the music and entertainment industry and its connection with popular culture, sport and the marketing mix
- Knowledge of commercial rights, legal rights and sponsorship activations is advantageous
- Having a network in the music and entertainment industry is an asset
- Degree or comparable qualification in entertainment, music business or media studies
- Fluency in English
- Proficiency in French, German or Spanish is an asset
- Excellent organisational talent who thrives on working to deadlines
- Passionate and driven to define and implement best-in-class strategies and activations
- Proactive, creative and solutions-oriented
- Ability to work autonomously with a strong sense of responsibility
- Excellent communications and presentation skills
- Experience in navigating complex stakeholder relationships
- Experience in managing budgets and negotiating contracts with senior-level executives
- Proven track record in talent booking and management of high-profile events, preferably in the sports, entertainment or global events industries
- Comprehensive understanding of event logistics and operational planning
- Willingness to travel
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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