Venue Press Operations Specialist

Job summary
Work for the Organization in charge of delivering one of the biggest and most prestigious events in sport field!Join Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 and make a mark in sport history!Be part of the Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games of 2026.
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Assist in the general planning and implementation of media facilities and services in competition and non-competition venues.• Assist in the definition of furniture and technology needs for venues in liaison with the Logistics and Technology Functional Areas.• Assist in the management of Press Operations volunteers (contacts, recruitment, Q&A, training, etc.).• Participate in venue team meetings.• Assist the Venue Press Operations Manager in all other relevant matters.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.• Driving License.• Excellent language skills in English, knowledge of one or several other Olympic movement official languages is an advantage.• Experience in detailed planning, implementation and delivery of media operations at international sport events, preferably in previous Olympic.• Experience in event management, including working with and coordinating suppliers.• Knowledge of international sports media landscape.• Clear understanding of the needs of written press and photographers and knowledge of their activities and work approach both before and during Games Time.• Pro-active approach and creative problem-solving skills.• IT-experienced, knowledge of usual office software and Internet.
Key Skills Needed
• Excellent language skills in English• Knowledge of one or several other Olympic movement official languages• Experience in detailed planning, implementation and delivery of media operations at international sport events• Experience in event management• Knowledge of international sports media landscape• Clear understanding of the needs of written press and photographers• Pro-active approach and creative problem-solving skills• IT-experienced, knowledge of usual office software and Internet