FOX Sports is turning World Cup fandom into a full-time job for one lucky fan. FOX Sports, FOX One, and Indeed have launched a nationwide search for the “FOX One Chief World Cup Watcher Hired Through Indeed,” a paid role built around watching every match of FIFA World Cup 2026 and creating social content for fans. The job pays $50,000 and includes a custom-built viewing space in a glass cube in Times Square.
“This FIFA World Cup will be a historic tournament that calls for an equally historic hire,” FOX Sports President of Marketing Robert Gottlieb said in a press release. “One engaged applicant will get the job of a lifetime to experience and celebrate every story, every nation and every exhilarating moment that defines the beautiful game.”
What to Know About the FOX One Chief World Cup Watch Position
The FOX and Indeed partnership is designed to spotlight FOX One as a major World Cup destination while tapping into Indeed’s hiring platform for a campaign that blends sports, social media, and brand marketing. FOX says the selected applicant will help celebrate the tournament in a watch-party-style format and share content that engages fans throughout the event. The collaboration fits Indeed’s mission of connecting people with jobs in a creative way.
“As a leading global hiring platform, matching candidates and employers is at the core 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.”
How to Apply
Fox is searching for a diehard fan who can help capture the emotion, chaos, and energy of the tournament. Applying is simple, at least on paper.
- Applicants need to https://www.indeed.com/profile/cs with relevant experience and skills.
- Then submit a short video explaining why they are the right fit for the role.
Applications will be accepted through Sunday, May 17. The chosen applicant begins on June 6, one week before the tournament starts, and the role runs through July 26, one week after the final match. The hire will be revealed on Saturday, June 6, during FOX’s broadcast of the New York Yankees-Boston Red Sox game.
FOX’s Broader World Cup Coverage Plan
The Indeed partnership is another example of how FOX One is leaning into the scale of the World Cup. As the official English-language home of the year’s largest international soccer tournament, all 104 matches will stream in 4K live and on demand, with 340 hours of first-run programming.
In addition to FOX One, FOX and FS1 will carry all 104 matches, with 70 on FOX and 34 on FS1. For the first time, 40 matches will air in primetime. Through a recent partnership with Skreens, FOX One recently added advanced multiview. The feature is designed to let viewers combine multiple live feeds into a synchronized experience without needing special client-side software.
Select matches will also stream free on Tubi, including the opening ceremonies. Two matches in 4K will stream on Tubi for free, including Mexico vs. South Africa and the U.S. men’s opener against Paraguay. On May 10, the FIFA World Cup FOX Hub is scheduled to launch on Tubi with original and exclusive content
“This is an iconic event and FOX One is here to meet the moment for the fans. This innovative partnership will give one diehard fan the opportunity to showcase their passion and share the excitement of the FIFA World Cup in this new bespoke role,” FOX Direct to Consumer CMO Brian Borkowski said in a statement. “We look forward to sharing the thrill of every moment on the pitch through the lens of a devoted World Cup watcher and highly engaging streaming experience.”