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FOX Sports, FOX One and Indeed, the world’s No. 1 career site and leading recruiting 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, involves the person watching all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup in 4K on FOX One, which is the tournament’s official streaming platform, from their personal office, which will be a “custom-built, dream-like viewing space” glass cube in the middle of Times Square, New York.
“This FIFA World Cup will be a historic tournament that requires an equally historic hire,” FOX Sports President of Marketing Robert Gottlieb said in a press release. “A committed applicant will get the job of a lifetime to experience and celebrate every story, every nation and every exciting moment that defines the beautiful game.”
The “FOX One World Cup Chief Observer hired through Indeed” will share social content to engage with fans while watching the games in a party atmosphere.
“As the world’s leading recruiting platform, connecting candidates and employers is at the core of what we do,” Indeed Chief Marketing Officer James Whitemore said in a statement. “This is 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 position, applicants must update or create an Indeed profile to include any relevant experience and skills and share a short video detailing why they are the ideal person for the position. Applications will be accepted until May 17.
The hired applicant begins on Saturday, June 6, which is one week before the tournament begins, and their role ends on Sunday, July 26, one week after the tournament concludes. On June 6, the signing will be publicly revealed during FOX’s broadcast 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 fans. This innovative partnership will give a die-hard fan the opportunity to show their passion and share the excitement of the FIFA World Cup in this new custom role,” Brian Borkowski, CMO of FOX Direct to Consumer, said in a statement. “We look forward to sharing the excitement of every moment on the pitch through the lens of a devoted World Cup watcher and a highly engaging streaming experience.”
