Production Manager – Deliver Global Football Coverage for FIFA+
Host Broadcast Services (HBS) is a leading, independent host broadcast specialist, dedicated to helping international sports federations, organising committees, and rights holders deliver their events to a global audience. We provide world-class broadcast solutions for some of the world’s biggest sporting events, including the prestigious FIFA World Cup™, ensuring broadcasters worldwide can offer fans a unique and engaging viewing experience.
Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, and as part of the Infront Sports & Media group, HBS offers the full spectrum of host broadcast operations and services — combining technological innovation with deep industry expertise to set the benchmark in live sports broadcasting.
Purpose of the Role
The Production Manager plays a key role in the delivery of the FIFA+ Member Associations project, a large‑scale international initiative covering several thousand matches per year across more than 80 competitions. The role is responsible for the end‑to‑end production delivery of assigned matches and territories, operating across preparation and live operational phases. Working with a high degree of autonomy, the Production Manager ensures alignment across departments, accurate documentation, and delivery within agreed scope, timelines, and budgets, while driving consistency and best practice across HBS projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead end‑to‑end production management across assigned matches, territories, and competitions
* Plan, schedule, and continuously update fixtures across multiple countries and suppliers
* Coordinate internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure operational readiness
* Manage supplier sourcing, onboarding, performance, and procurement in line with HBS standards
* Maintain accurate budgets, documentation, and reporting, including weekly post‑match reports
* Oversee on‑site and off‑site delivery
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in production operations with a strong understanding of live production workflows, particularly single‑camera capture and streaming
* Solid knowledge of broadcast technical infrastructure
* Experience working in complex, international, and multicultural environments
* Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities under pressure
* Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with strong reporting capability
HBS is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and will provide reasonable adjustments to support candidates with disabilities or specific needs throughout the recruitment process.
We thrive on delivering world‑class broadcast solutions for We’re always looking for exceptional individuals who demonstrate:
Strong Communication Skills
Fluent in English, able to navigate an international environment with clarity and professionalism.
Confident & Adaptable Team Players
Technical Excellence & Organisation
Structured, detail‑oriented, and proficient in the tools needed to keep operations seamless.
Who is HBS?
You’ve probably watched a football game at some point in your life. Well, if it was a World Cup match, it was likely filmed and produced by the HBS (Host Broadcast Services) team. We are involved in the production of the following events: FIFA World Cup 26™, FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™, Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 Australia.
Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond individually to every candidate, but we will do our best to get back to you regarding next steps. Thank you for your interest in joining HBS.
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