Public Relations Specialist
FIFA
2 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Mexico, Mexico City
At FIFA26, 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.
The Public Relations Specialist will be a key member of the FIFA26 Communications & PR team, and work in close collaboration with the FIFA Zurich Communications and Media Relations teams and other key individuals responsible for delivering Public Relations efforts for the FIFA World Cup 2026 that for the first time ever, is hosting 48 teams and 1,200+ players across 3 countries and 16 venues.
These are your key tasks:
- Support the Senior Manager of Public Relations in delivering key outcomes, functional tasks, and essential reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
- Monitor media coverage and public sentiment, delivering timely reports and insights to help adjust communication strategies when needed.
- Support the follow up with journalists, media outlets, and influencers to secure accurate and positive coverage, and assist media on accreditations of doubts.
- Support crisis communication responses and media monitoring 24/7.
- Help organize press conferences, interviews, and media events.
- Provide reports, insights, and post‑event evaluations to guide communication strategies.
- This role will essentially work from the office during tournament time.
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:
- Bachelor’s degree or similar level of higher education
- Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken)
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a public relations function
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written
- Ability to work under pressure
We will only consider CVs submitted in English.
The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament features 48 teams and will be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
This new format redefines excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement from fans and players in North America and all over the world. Now is your time to be a game changer and join the workforce that is planning and delivering this unique and unforgettable experience.
The Public Relations Specialist will be a key member of the FIFA26 Communications & PR team, and work in close collaboration with the FIFA Zurich Communications and Media Relations teams and other key individuals responsible for delivering Public Relations efforts for the FIFA World Cup 2026 that for the first time ever, is hosting 48 teams and 1,200+ players across 3 countries and 16 venues.
These are your key tasks:
- Support the Senior Manager of Public Relations in delivering key outcomes, functional tasks, and essential reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
- Monitor media coverage and public sentiment, delivering timely reports and insights to help adjust communication strategies when needed.
- Support the follow up with journalists, media outlets, and influencers to secure accurate and positive coverage, and assist media on accreditations of doubts.
- Support crisis communication responses and media monitoring 24/7.
- Help organize press conferences, interviews, and media events.
- Provide reports, insights, and post‑event evaluations to guide communication strategies.
- This role will essentially work from the office during tournament time.
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:
- Bachelor’s degree or similar level of higher education
- Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken)
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a public relations function
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written
- Ability to work under pressure
We will only consider CVs submitted in English.
The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament features 48 teams and will be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
This new format redefines excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement from fans and players in North America and all over the world. Now is your time to be a game changer and join the workforce that is planning and delivering this unique and unforgettable experience.