Media Services Lead for World Cup 2027

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

Job summary

Rugby World Cup Australia is seeking a Media Services Manager to support the world’s media during the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027. Based in Sydney, you will oversee end-to-end media accreditation, match allocation and on-site support for non-rights-holding media and photographers.

Reporting to the Senior Media Operations Manager, the role includes coordinating the volunteer workforce, briefings, and operational communications, with hybrid work moving to full-time in the office as the tournament

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience in media operations at major sporting or high-profile events.
• Experience managing accreditation processes and systems with large volumes of data.
• Strong knowledge of local, national and international news organisations.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, customer service and communication skills.
• Experience recruiting, training and coordinating volunteers.
• Flexibility to travel and work outside standard hours.
• Desirable: knowledge of rugby and a second language.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end media accreditation, including application reviews, enquiries and communicating outcomes.
• Oversee the tournament match allocation process and coordinate changes during the competition.
• Act as the main operational contact for non-rights-holding media before and during the tournament.
• Work with Accreditation, Transport and Broadcast teams to deliver seamless media services.
• Support media events and training, including World Media Briefings and volunteer inductions.
• Lead the Media Operations volunteer workforce, including recruitment, rostering and training.
• Publish operational information to media portals and contribute to post-tournament reports.

Skills

Media operations

Accreditation systems

Stakeholder management

Volunteer management

Travel flexibility

Second language

Job description

Rugby World Cup Australia is seeking a Media Services Manager to support the world’s media during the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027. Based in Sydney, you will oversee end-to-end media accreditation, match allocation and on-site support for non-rights-holding media and photographers.

Reporting to the Senior Media Operations Manager, the role includes coordinating the volunteer workforce, briefings, and operational communications, with hybrid work moving to full-time in the office as the tournament