Media Operations Lead – World Cup 2027

Rugby; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

CBD Sydney location

Wellbeing initiatives

On-site showers

Team events

World Cup involvement

Job summary

Rugby World Cup Australia invites applications for a Media Services Manager based in Sydney to lead end-to-end media accreditation and match allocation for non-rights holding media during Rugby World Cup 2027. You will collaborate with Accreditation, Transport and Broadcast teams to ensure timely access and outstanding support for a diverse global media audience.

This fixed-term contract runs January to November 2027 with a hybrid work model, four days in the office and occasional travel to time

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in Media Operations within major sporting events, high-profile events, or complex event environments.
• Experience managing accreditation processes and systems, including reviewing applications and access requirements.
• Strong knowledge of local, national, and international news organisations, with understanding media needs at major events.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, customer service, and communication skills.
• Advanced administrative, organisational and IT skills with attention to detail and multi-priority management.
• Experience recruiting, training, and coordinating volunteer workforces.
• Adaptable and able to work under pressure.
• Willingness to travel and work outside standard hours and across time zones.
• Demonstrate a genuine passion for sport.
• Knowledge of rugby and media landscape associated with elite sporting competitions.
• Proficiency in a second language and experience working with international stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end media accreditation administration.
• Oversee Tournament match allocation process.
• Serve as primary operational contact for non-rights holding media.
• Build relationships with internal service delivery teams.
• Support planning and delivery of media-focused events and trainings.
• Lead coordination of the Media Operations volunteer workforce.
• Prepare and publish operational information to media portals; contribute to post-Tournament reports.

Skills

Media operations

Stakeholder management

Event delivery

Communication skills

Volunteer coordination

Time management

Tools

Accreditation systems

Job description

Rugby World Cup Australia invites applications for a Media Services Manager based in Sydney to lead end-to-end media accreditation and match allocation for non-rights holding media during Rugby World Cup 2027. You will collaborate with Accreditation, Transport and Broadcast teams to ensure timely access and outstanding support for a diverse global media audience.

This fixed-term contract runs January to November 2027 with a hybrid work model, four days in the office and occasional travel to time