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FOX Sports, FOX One and Indeed, the world’s No. 1 job site and leading employment platform, announced Tuesday morning a nationwide search to fill the position of “FOX One Chief World Cup Watcher Hired Through Indeed.”
The job, which will pay $50,000, will see the individual watch all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup in 4K on FOX One, the tournament’s official streaming platform, from their personal office, which will be a “bespoke, dream stage” glass cube in the middle of Times Square, New York.
“This FIFA World Cup will be a historic tournament that calls for an equally historic hire,” FOX Sports Chief Marketing Officer Robert Gottlieb said in a press release. “One committed applicant will have the job of a lifetime experiencing and celebrating every story, every nation and every exciting moment that defines the beautiful game.”
“FOX One Chief World Cup Watcher Hired Through Indeed” will share social content to engage with fans as they watch the games in a party environment.
“As a leading global hiring platform, matching candidates and employers is at the heart of what we do,” Indeed Chief Marketing Officer James Whitemore said in a statement. “It’s how we help people find jobs faster and how employers hire more efficiently. This partnership with FOX Sports is a great example of our mission to help people get jobs.”
To be considered for the role, applicants must update or create an Indeed profile to include relevant experience and skills and share a short video describing why they are the ideal person for the job. Applications are accepted until 17 May.
The employed applicant will start on Saturday 6th June, which is a week before the tournament starts, and their role will end on Sunday 26th July, a week after the tournament ends. On June 6, the hiring will be made public during FOX’s telecast of the New York Yankees hosting the Boston Red Sox.
“This is an iconic event and FOX One is here to meet the moment for the fans. This innovative partnership will allow a diehard fan to show their passion and share the excitement of the FIFA World Cup in this new tailored role,” said FOX Direct to Consumer CMO Brian Borkowski in a statement. “We look forward to sharing the excitement of every moment on the pitch through the lens of a devoted World Cup viewer and a highly engaging streaming experience.”
