Broadcaster posts job listing for ‘Chief World Cup Watcher’ to be based in Times Square
FOX Sports is on the lookout for somebody to watch and document their take on every game during the upcoming FIFA World Cup, all from a unique office at the heart of Times Square for all to see
FOX Sports is looking to hire a soccer fan to watch every game of the FIFA World Cup from Times Square -Credit:Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images For any soccer fans who believe they’re up to the task of watching all 104 FIFA World Cup games this summer, all whilst being watched from a custom viewing space in the heart of New York City, look no further. With kick off just over one month away, FOX and Indeed have collaborated to post an opening for a “FOX One Chief World Cup Watcher Hired Through Indeed. ” Budding candidates can apply online, and the lucky soon-to-be employee will earn themselves a $50,000 salary for just over one month’s work, with the tournament set to be held between June 11 and July 19.
FIFA World Cup hotel bookings below expectations as U. S. tourism concerns rise New Jersey officials confirm eye-watering World Cup train prices after Governor's FIFA criticism The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to kick off on June 11 -Credit:Marc Atkins/Getty Images The role will require the individual to watch the games from within a custom-made viewing space which will be set up within Times Square.
From there, they will also be tasked with acting as a content creator for social media, “Showing they’re the authority in watching and cheering for every minute of World Cup action. ” In the announcement video, it was explained that “Thousands of people will watch you watching soccer. They will applaud you.
They will judge you. “Qualifications: You love watching sports for an uncomfortable amount of time. You have a social presence, meaning you love to be on camera, create fun content, and you posted something, and at least one person said, ‘LOL.