RFP, Stadium Branding Agency – Asian Football Confederation

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to stadium branding agencies to receive a formal proposal and quotation for the development, installation, maintenance and dismantling of stadium branding assets for certain AFC Competitions from August 2022 to August 2023.

Full details related to this exercise, including the AFC’s requirements, will be provided to vendors who intend to participate in this RFP.All interested parties are required to confirm their participation in this tender by sending an email to procurement@the-afc.com by 25 April 2022. 

Head of Grassroots Football – FA Wales

  • JOB TITLE: Head of Grassroots Football
  • REPORTING TO: CEO
  • CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full time
  • LOCATION: Hensol, Vale of Glamorgan/Dragon Park, Newport
  • SALARY:  £50,000 – £60,000 dependent on experience

THE ROLE:

It is an exciting time for football in Wales with the FAW’s 6-year strategic plan ‘Our Wales’ in operation, a new organisational structure and increased investment in grassroots football. 

The Head of Football Development is a critical position that will have strategic responsibility  for delivering ‘A flexible, inclusive and appealing playing offer’  one of six key strategic objectives outlined in the FAW’s strategy ‘Our Wales’ (2021-26).  

The role will be responsible for delivering high level targets of: – 

1. 120,000 registered players by 2026; 

2. 20,000 female by 2026;  

3. % representation from Ethnically Diverse Communities and with a health condition to be above the Welsh average by 2026;

The role is a member of the senior management team who will report in to the Chief Executive Officer.  They will lead and manage a central football development team, oversee a network of regional football development hubs and play a critical role in supporting the facilities strategy and investment to ensure impact on grassroots football. 

The job description giving full details can be downloaded here:

ROLE DESCRIPTION

THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF WALES (FAW)

The Football Association of Wales (FAW) is the governing body of football in Wales and is responsible for promoting and developing the game at all levels from grass roots through to the professional game, including the Welsh Premier League and all International Teams. Founded in 1876 the FAW is the third oldest Association in the World, founder members of FIFA and UEFA, and together with the other British Associations is one of the Board Members of the International Football Association Board (IFAB).

The FAW is governed by a Board of Directors made up of an Independent Chair, the CEO, two Independent Non-Executives, the four Officers of the FAW and three elected Members. The FAW Board is responsible to the Shareholders of the FAW called the FAW Council. The Council is made up of elected and nominated representatives from Welsh Football. The FAW Council, with the FAW Executive, manages football related activities through a series of committees. The CEO has the responsibility to manage the business and all staff employed by the FAW.

The FAW is a Limited Company responsible for the development of football in Wales.. With over 100 full time staff and operating in over 50 countries, it has doubled group turnover in the past 5 years to £20m per annum. Its main sources of income are through FIFA, UEFA, grants, sponsorship and TV revenue. The FAW was responsible for bringing the UEFA Champions League final 2017 to Wales; it was then largest sports event in the world in 2017, staged in the smallest city, hosted by the smallest Association and the smallest country since the competition’s creation.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES 

The Football Association of Wales strives to become a leading employer that reflects the communities of Wales while creating an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace for all employees. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications women and individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, Black, Asian, and Mixed-Heritage backgrounds. 

Further to this the FAW are actively seeking to increase diversity within our workforce and have established a guaranteed interview scheme. We are committed to ensuring we recruit the best people on the objective basis of their skills, ability and experience.  We value the benefits of diversity at work and understand that diversity of perspective and experience can encourage respectful creativity, foster innovation and create opportunities for all.  

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME APPLICATION

We may offer a guaranteed interview to eligible applicants who wish to opt-in to this scheme.  

To be eligible to apply via the Guaranteed Interview Scheme, you must either:

  • Consider yourself to have a disability that substantially affects your ability to do normal daily activities, 

OR

  • be from/part of an ethnic group who do not identify as White British/English/Welsh/Scottish/ Northern Irish.

To be guaranteed an interview under the scheme in your application you need to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifying criteria for the vacancy.

An application under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme is optional, therefore we require you to confirm you are eligible to apply and to confirm that you wish to opt into the scheme, by completing the application form found below, this form also provides further information on the scheme. 

The principles of fair and open competition will apply, and appointments will be made on merit.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME APPLICATION FORM

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Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

This role, due to its nature, duties, and responsibilities, will be subject to the successful applicant undergoing a check by the DBS.

APPLICATION PROCESS TIMELINE

  • Deadline for applicants is the close of business on Monday 25 April 2022
  • Applications received after this date will not be considered. 
  • Applications must be supported by a letter detailing why the applicant is suitable for the role along with their salary expectations, and be accompanied with a current CV. Please also complete the equality & diversity monitoring form by clicking here.
  • Applications should be sent via email to recruitment@faw.co.uk clearly marking the subject of the email: Head of Grassroots Football
  • Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 9 May 2022.

Public Relations Manager – Angel City FC

Angel City is building a world-class organization to support its ambitions to redefine sports and entertainment. Our vision is to create engaging and unique content across multiple platforms to bring the purpose-driven mission of this Club to the world.

We are stronger together, have more impact together, and have more fun together!

The Manager of Public Relations for Angel City Football Club (NWSL) is a critical position in the department that manages soccer and corporate communications, runs the press box at all home games, and works directly with our soccer players and technical staff. This position will report directly to the VP of PR and is a hybrid of working remote and in-office.

Responsibilities:

  • Own the creation of all public relations assets, including press releases, interview preparation, and media alerts. Overseeing these assets includes designating tasks for junior staff as appropriate
  • Manage interview requests for half of the team’s roster and select members of the front office and technical staff
  • Maintain strong relations with coaching staff and players, as well as ACFC’s editor and third-party creative companies
  • Serve as the secondary broadcast liaison for all home matches and primary liaison during applicable away games
  • Serve as the primary stakeholder for game day. This role includes managing the press box, overseeing game day staff, assisting with statistics, helping credentialed media with any game day asks, and helping to coordinate the post-game presser
  • Manage the onboarding process of all interns, training them in all PR basics, including coverage tracking, media list building, email blasts, and the creation of press releases, media alerts, and interview preparation documents
  • Own the game notes for the team, which includes updating game notes every game working across the organization to gather new team statistics, individual statistics, projected starting XI, recaps, and notes 
  • Attend daily morning meetings with the VP of PR, twice-weekly team check-ins, and other internal department meetings as needed 
  • Work closely with other departments, particularly content, partnerships, and community, to activate significant team announcements and branding moments 
  • This role will travel to many of the away matches and is a hybrid of working remotely and from the Santa Monica-based office

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree, ideally in Communications, Marketing, or related fields
  • Three to Five years of experience with other sports teams is preferred, including college, semi-pro, and professional.
  • Familiarity with the sports industry and understanding of the sport of soccer
  • Strong communications skills and the ability to work a flexible schedule with multiple tasks in progress at a time
  • Knowledge of AP Style is preferred.

Angel City believes in building a safe place for creative expression and celebrating that which makes us who we are; welcoming unique and personal backgrounds and experiences. We’re proudly building an inclusive Angel City team.

Digital Learning And Projects Manager – The Premier League

Overview

The Premier League is responsible for the development of the Professional Game coaching workforce in partnership with the Professional Game partner organisations (PL, FA, EFL, PFA, LMA) via the ongoing delivery of the Integrated Coaching Strategy (ICS.) The Premier League have developed a long-term strategic plan named the Elite Coaching Plan (ECP) with the goals of; 1) Elevating the quality of the English Coaching System and; 2) Changing the global perception of the English Coaching System.

The role

The purpose of the role is to project manage learning and technology-based projects that support the coaching workforce across all Premier League and EFL Clubs. As a Digital Learning and Project Manager you will:

· Develop and project manage the digital learning strategy for the wider professional coaching workforce within Premier League and EFL Clubs

· Assist with the creation and implementation of coach development and support content through the innovative use of technology and digital learning strategies

· Harness the role of the Learning Management System (LMS) – the Premier League’s virtual learning environment – to enhance coach engagement and experience

· Work closely with the Digital Learning Lead to design programmes in line with the ‘Premier League Learning Approach’

· Develop and implement blended learning concepts including the use of different delivery methods and media (e.g. face to face, e-learning, apps, eBooks, video, podcasts, virtual classroom and other digital tools)

· Manage the rollout and content production of a new Pro Game Coach App and work with the professional game partners (FA, EFL, PFA, LMA)

· Drive consistency in solution design, using digital learning best practice and innovation while continuously building knowledge of new digital learning solutions, keeping up to date with new thinking

· Work closely with all project staff to ensure that systems and processes across ECP projects are coherent

· Manage relationships and communicate with stakeholders including Clubs and Professional Game Partners including the PFA, EFL, FA, and LMA

· Perform any other duties or responsibilities as the Premier League may reasonably require

Requirements for the role

· Experience managing Digital Learning projects applying project management methodology on large-scale, high profile projects (ideally in elite sport)

· Understanding of Instructional Design

· Professional qualification in project management or similar

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office

· High level communication (oral and written) skills

· High level emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills

· High level planning and organisational skills

· Leadership – experience in implementing a project vision

· DBS clearance – to be obtained via Premier League, prior to job offer

Nice-to-haves for the role

· Degree level or equivalent

· Experience of working in education and the Football industry

· Understanding of the principles of Coaching and Coach Development

The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. All appointments will be made based on merit.

To apply, please visit our careers page and apply with your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is Sunday 17 April 2022.

Media Rights Manager – Tottenham Hotspur FC

About the job

Job Summary

Tottenham Hotspur is a world-famous football club based in North London. Off the pitch, the Club has a strong and successful business model centered around building a platform for long-term success, including our new world-class stadium.

The Club operates out of multiple facilities, including Lilywhite House, where the position of Media Sales Manager is based.

Tottenham Hotspur Football Club welcomes applications from anyone regardless of age, disability, race, colour or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

JOB PURPOSE

To manage the commercial development of the Club’s Media, Content and Digital Rights programme.

To deliver substantial growth in revenue from the Club’s Media, Content and Digital Rights programme.

To ensure that the Club’s Media, Content and Digital Rights deliver maximum value for the broader commercial business in addition to directly attributable revenue.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, mobilize and execute a business plan for the ongoing and future commercial development of the Club’s media, content and digital rights.
  • Research and identify potential media, content and digital partners for the Club, and build and cultivate relationships with such potential partners.
  • Alongside the Head of Partnership Development and Head of Legal, negotiate and execute commercial agreements with prospective partners.
  • Manage the Club’s partnerships with its media, content and digital partners ensuring both the Club and our partners derive maximum value.
  • Work closely with internal departments to operationally deliver and execute key aspects of such partnerships (e.g. content production and distribution).
  • Manage the Club’s relationships with its retained sales agencies and other relevant third parties that support the Club’s commercial activities.
  • Work closely with internal departments to ensure the Club is deriving maximizing value from all available media rights (e.g. Partnerships, Content).
  • Develop, maintain, manage and communicate a comprehensive understanding of all media rights available to the Club from competition bodies.
  • Be a key representative for the Club in external forums on media rights (e.g. Premier League, UEFA, The Football Association, English Football League).
  • Take the lead on the assessment, development and, as required, mobilization of new commercial media and content opportunities for the Club.
  • Stay on top of industry innovations and trends to ensure the Club delivers to the highest standards and stays at the forefront of industry innovation.
  • Manage, monitor and drive KPIs to ensure the Club meets and exceeds its financial targets.

Personal Attributes

  • A natural self-starter
  • Able to work both autonomously and as part of a team
  • Proactive, thinks ahead, generates innovative ideas
  • Values and respects others, builds relationships, works well within a team
  • Gets things done, delivers to highest of standards, takes responsibility
  • Has a positive outlook and looks for solutions when challenged
  • Excellent communicator to a diverse range of stakeholder groups
  • Strong understanding of the media, content and digital rights landscape
  • Passionate about the sports media industry

Skills & Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years experience in the sports, media and entertainment industry
  • Strong proven understanding of the sports media rights landscape
  • Strong proven experience of successfully commercializing media and content
  • Strong proven experience in building and managing professional relationships
  • Proven ability to source, negotiate and execute commercial agreements
  • Strong proven experience in building and managing rights-based partnerships
  • An established network across key decision makers in the sports media industry
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Strong professional industry network
  • Experience of working overseas is desirable
  • Utmost proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Keynote
  • A passion for sports, media and entertainment

RFP For Domestic Media Rights – CONMEBOL

The Parties invited to participate in the tender process are requested to submit their bids until April 20

The Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol (CONMEBOL) is announcing the launch of the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Domestic Media Rights of CONMEBOL Libertadores, CONMEBOL Sudamericana and CONMEBOL Recopa for the 2023-2026 cycle and invites broadcasters and media companies to participate and submit their bids. The tender process will be open on March 18, 2022. The Parties invited to participate are requested to submit their bids until 12 pm (PY time) on April 20, 2022.

The tender concerns the Media Rights of CONMEBOL Libertadores, CONMEBOL Sudamericana and CONMEBOL Recopa, the most important and prestigious club competitions in the region, and is divided into two territories: Territory A, Brazil, and Territory B, Latin America, which includes the other 9 CONMEBOL countries in South America, Guyana, French Guiana, Suriname, Central America and Caribbean Basin Islands.

There will be eight available packages (A to H) to choose from, which range from Free and Pay match packages to the new Instant Clips and Highlights packages. The Rights may be exercised as from, but not before, 1 January 2023 until 31 December 2026.

The RFP is issued by CONMEBOL with the support and consultancy from FC DIEZ MEDIA and the process will be audited by Ernst & Young (EY). FC DIEZ MEDIA, an IMG-owned sports company, is the exclusive agency for the exploitation of commercial rights of CONMEBOL club competitions. Ernst & Young (EY) is one of the world’s leading independent auditing and transparency firms and ensures compliance of the entire tender process.

All official communication in respect of the tender, as well as the bids and queries related thereto, will be channeled exclusively through the e-mail rfp.clubes@ar.ey.com. CONMEBOL will make the final decision on the granting of the Rights, based on the options received by FC DIEZ MEDIA. In addition, FC DIEZ MEDIA will manage the process of selling the Rights and the subsequent negotiation of any agreement.