Manager, Marketing & Promotions, FIFA World Cup 2026 - Boston, MA

FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international sports event organization is seeking a Marketing Promotions Manager in Boston to drive marketing initiatives for the FIFA World Cup 2026. This role involves project management, strategic planning, and collaboration with stakeholders. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years' experience in marketing or event management, with a focus on large-scale projects. Fluency in English required; Spanish and French are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in marketing, event, or project management roles.
• Experience with large-scale events, client management, and multicultural environments.
• Fluent in English; Spanish and French are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple projects in a high-pressure environment to support the world's largest event.
• Overseeing daily expectations of teams and partners.
• Developing and implementing marketing plans and campaigns targeting FIFA World Cup 2026 audiences.

Skills

Accountability

Decision-making

Initiative

Strategic vision

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Project management tools

Collaboration tools

Job description

Manager, Marketing & Promotions, FIFA World Cup 2026 - Boston, MA

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Description

At FIFA26, our vision is to unite the world through the greatest sporting event of all time. The FIFA World Cup 26 will feature 48 teams and be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the USA. This new format will redefine excellence, offering greater participation and engagement opportunities worldwide. Now is your chance to become a game changer and help plan and deliver this extraordinary event.

Department: Commercial & Marketing

Location: Boston

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Director, Brand & Marketing, the Marketing Promotions Manager will be a key member of the FIFA26 Commercial Operations team, collaborating closely with the FIFA Miami team and other stakeholders to deliver top-notch design solutions for FWC26.

The main responsibilities include:

• Managing multiple projects in a high-pressure environment to support the world's largest event.
• Overseeing daily expectations of teams and partners, making critical decisions for marketing execution.
• Developing and implementing marketing plans, campaigns, activations, and digital strategies targeting FIFA World Cup 2026 audiences.
• Engaging local creative ideas for ticket sales, social activations, and collaborations.
• Monitoring project progress and deadlines.
• Executing activations related to milestone campaigns like Mascot, Trophy Tour, Fan Festival, and partner integrations.
• Managing budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring brand consistency across assets and media.
• Coordinating with internal teams and external partners for marketing efforts.
• Handling logistics for events and activations around FIFA World Cup 2026.
• Communicating proactively with agencies and stakeholders.
• Ensuring timely media placement and campaign reporting to senior management.

Candidate Profile:

• Strong accountability, decision-making, and initiative skills.
• Ability to promote inclusivity and demonstrate leadership.
• Strategic vision and innovative thinking.
• Proven leadership in managing teams and projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Minimum 5 years in marketing, event, or project management roles.
• Experience with large-scale events, client management, and multicultural environments.
• Fluent in English; Spanish and French are advantageous.
• Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior.
• Employment type: Contract.
• Job function: Marketing and Sales.