Manager, Event Services

The Company 

Asia Football Group (AFG) is the exclusive commercial agency for the Asian Football Confederation's (AFC) competitions from 2023–2028. AFG's partnership with the AFC covers the commercial rights for all major AFC National Team and Club competitions, including the AFC Asian Cup™, AFC Asian Qualifiers™, AFC Women’s Asian Cup™, AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifiers, AFC Champions League Elite™, AFC Women’s Champions League™, and AFC Champions League Two™, as well as AFC youth and futsal competitions.  

Driven by a shared passion and dedication to Asian football, our industry experts have a wealth of experience in global, regional, and local football marketing and are devoted to delivering exciting and engaging Asian football content to fans on the ground, on screen, and online. Working closely with the AFC and its stakeholders, Asia Football Group strives for the success and growth of Asian football, as well as redefining Asian football’s commercial standing within global football by addressing the shared business objectives of the AFC, its sponsors and media partners with solutions derived from optimising brand activations, fan engagement and digitally driven innovations. 

The Role 

This position will support and lead aspects of various aspects within the Enterprise Services group. In this role you will support the planning, coordination, and delivery of operational activities for live sporting events and technical services. The role is primarily based at AFG Singapore office, with events managed through centralised operational and technical workflows rather than on-venue delivery. 

This position requires a solid operational foundation, broadcast awareness, and growing commercial responsibility. The role provides operational support to the AFG Broadcast Technical Center (BTC), including working late and out-of-hours during live transmission and time-critical broadcast windows. 

Key Responsibilities 

Technology, Transmission & Live Support 

Support live broadcast and transmission operations with a strong understanding of broadcast workflows, providing operational support to the AFG Broadcast Technical Center (BTC) during live broadcasts, including late and out-of-hours shifts. 

Support Media Asset Management (MAM) operations, including event setup, user access, reporting, metadata checks, and consistent asset tagging, while coordinating with stakeholders to meet deadlines. 

Responsible for supporting the overall delivery of virtual advertisement “VA” by: 

Support the end-to-end delivery of Virtual Advertising (VA) across virtualized events 

Crew and manage freelance VA personnel, including travel, accommodation, visas, and briefings 

Create and distribute daily VA schedules to key stakeholders 

Coordinate with AFG’s appointed VA supplier to ensure event readiness 

Provide account management support to third-party VA suppliers onsite 

Prepare and submit VA production booking sheets to cross-functional teams 

Develop presentation materials to communicate VA initiatives to key stakeholders, and ensure delivery requirements and plans are accurately reflected in both internal and client-facing documents 

Support VA tender processes, including RFP issuance, testing coordination, and submission review 

Commercial, Contract & Supplier Management 

Manage and track operational budgets and event-related costs supporting flash reporting 

Coordinate suppliers and service providers, including transmission and technical vendors 

Support the administration and day-to-day management of contracts, invoices and purchase orders 

Monitor supplier delivery against agreed scopes, timelines, and service levels 

Support procurement activities, including scoping requirements, obtaining quotes, and supplier onboarding 

Identify cost efficiencies and operational improvements within defined scopes 

Communication & Reporting 

Collaborate with direct and cross-functional teams, suppliers, and partners on operational matters, ensuring clear communication. 

Maintain accurate operational documentation and reporting to support team alignment. 

Contribute to post-event reviews, cost summaries, and operational feedback, fostering continuous improvement across teams. 

Other 

Scheduling meetings and coordinated agenda/notes 

Other ad hoc tasks as directed 

Skills & Experience 

Essential 

Experience in broadcast operations, media operations, or a related operational role 

Experience with event logistics 

Good understanding of broadcast and transmission workflows 

Experience managing budgets, suppliers, or operational costs 

Ability to work flexible and late hours in support of live broadcast operations 

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 

Experience in events for 3+ years, with sports events a plus  

Skilled user of all Microsoft applications, demonstrating strong Excel skills 

Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate the demands of the role 

Personal Attributes 

Operationally minded with a practical, delivery-focused approach 

Calm under pressure, particularly during live broadcasts 

Confident working independently while knowing when to escalate 

Strong communicator who works well across technical, commercial, and operational teams 

Attention to detail and ability to maintain organization in a fast-paced environment 

Flexible, enthusiastic and motivated 

Ability to prioritize tasks, stay organized, and work diligently both independently and within a team 

Introducing fresh perspectives and innovative technologies to enhance content service 

Proficiency in written and spoken English; proficiency in other Asian languages is a plus 

Location: Singapore

Interested parties please apply with your application letter, resume, current and expected salary, and availability by clicking "Apply "  

Deadline of application: 15 February 2026 

Applicants who are not invited for interviews within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. Personal data collected will be treated strictly confidential and be used for the purpose of recruitment only. All collected information will be kept on our files for 12 months.