Job information

Division/Unit: Club Competitions Operations & Events
Contract type: maximum term
Start date: 16/02/2026
End date: 31/05/2026

Main goal

Your goal is to ensure the smooth journey of media stakeholders (press, photographers, video journalists, radio and TV non-rights holders) from their registration in the UEFA Media Channel, their media validation in the system, and eventually, accreditation and match booking requests to on-site attendance.

Key responsibilities

Overseeing the registration of bona fide Press, Photographers, Video Journalists, Radio & TV Non-Rights holders in the UEFA Media Portal
Ensuring an efficient accreditation and match booking media application process, in close liaison with UEFA ICT
Establishing documentation and standard operational processes that will be used by our counterparts, such as Press Officers, Onsite & Offsite staff, media representatives etc.
Coordinating the event-specific media stakeholders access needs with UEFA Accreditation and Access
Coordinating the media requests approval and rejection process with UEFA Communications as well as other internal stakeholders.
Answering the emails received from media representatives in a professional and client-centric approach
Assisting with the on-site delivery of media operations and services as required (Club and National Team Finals, Final Tournaments, Draws, etc.)
Applying the latest ICT developments to media services processes

Requirements

Experience:

Experience in event management where serving clients with high expectations is key and/or venue management in football or other sport
Good writing skills, including the ability to draft policies, guidelines and workflows

Education:

Bachelors’ degree within the media environment, business management or sports/event management

Languages:

English / Advanced

Other requirements:

Knowledge of and interest in the sports media landscape in general, and particularly in football
Ability to provide outstanding results under pressure
Attention to details combined with the ability to see the big picture
The ability to work independently and reliably with precision and respecting confidentiality and multicultural concerns
A solution-oriented team player who is resilient, driven, amiable, energetic, diplomatic and charismatic with a positive outlook
Efficiency and the ability to keep track of numerous projects at once
Strong team spirit even in a high-pressure, changeable environment
Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to build a strong network
A creative and service-oriented mindset