As a Product Manager for DAZN, you will be involved in the analysis and continuous development of the VOD Content Distribution platform serving our digital video service globally across PC, mobile, tablets, game consoles, connected TVs, Blu-ray players, and set-top boxes. You will collaborate with teams across product, design, operations, finance, marketing, commercial and the executive team to define a product roadmap and deliver it with internal and external development teams to grow the business.

A successful candidate will be highly analytical, resourceful, customer focused, team oriented, and will have an ability to work independently under time constraints to meet deadlines. They will have a proven track record in taking on end-to-end ownership and successfully delivering results in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment

HERE’S A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US…

At DAZN, we bring ambition to life. We are innovators, game-changers and pioneers. There are no limits to what we can achieve. So if you want to push boundaries and help change the world, DAZN is the place to be.

As part of our team, everyone has the opportunity to make their mark and the power to make change happen. We’re doing things no-one has done before, giving fans and customers access to sport anytime, anywhere. We’re using world-class technology to transform sports and revolutionise the industry and we’re not going to stop.

Because for us, it’s all about Limitless Ambition – never settling, always restless, always wanting more for our customers. We’re growing fast and have made a big impact so far, and that’s just the beginning. There’s so much we can do. Working with us is exciting, empowering and truly global.

If you’re ambitious, inventive, passionate, brave and supportive, then you’re the kind of person who’s going to succeed at DAZN. Come and join our team.

This role is based in Leeds (hybrid working available). 

Benefits include access to DAZN, 25 days’ annual leave (increasing by 3 days after 3 years), annual performance-related bonus, private medical insurance, life assurance, pension contributions up to 5%, family friendly community, free access for you and one other to our workplace mental health platform app (Unmind), learning and development resources, opportunity for flexible working (remove if role is 100% office based with shifts e.g. Broadcast Ops), and access to our internal speaker series and events.

As our new Product Manager – Content Distribution, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Own the VOD Content Distribution theme for DAZN’s Operating Tools and Systems, you will be responsible for leading how DAZN distributes our VOD media content and it’s metadata to our partners.
• Work with operational teams to shape requirements and define experiences that ensure DAZN’s on-demand content is delivered without restriction.
• Own the strategy for driving improvements to our current processes.
• Constantly analysing how we can simplify the business.
• Able to liaise with external suppliers to achieve short term projects
• Able to present to senior management from DAZN and 3rd parties
• Driven by personal insight, analytics and metadata trends, and use these to drive continuous improvements
• Obsession on metrics and KPIs
• Contribute to the development of detailed product requirements documents and technical specifications
• Work closely with the other DOTS and DAZN teams to ensure all dependencies, and holistic experiences are captured.
• Work closely with Operational Delivery teams to ensure that workflow and process changes are delivered smoothly and in a timely manner

You’ll be set up for success if you have:

• 1-3 years experience writing high quality user stories and acceptance criteria in an agile environment
• Excellent program organisation, product management, and coordination skills
• Strengths in problem solving, issue-resolution, ability to work in a deadline-driven work environment, attention to detail, and ability to multitask
• Demonstrated ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, manage trade-offs and evaluate opportunistic new ideas with internal and external partners
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated experience engaging and influencing senior management
• Understanding of the issues surrounding delivering on-demand video planning and distribution
• Understanding of the challenges of launching products in multiple markets
• Absolute passion for innovation
• Experience of managing 3rd party partners and suppliers
• Background of delivering business value; improve user and customer experience and providing maximum return on investment
• Pragmatic approach to feature prioritisation and compromises between designs and technical capabilities
• Experience of agile methodologies

Even better if you have:

• A degree, MBA or equivalent, relevant ongoing training and development
• General interest in sport a real advantage

Who we are and what we do:

* Headquartered in the UK with 2,200 employees located in over 25 countries

* Home to DAZN – the largest, fastest-growing global sports streaming service live in over 200 countries and territories. You can subscribe to our global service at www.dazn.com

* We guarantee affordable access on most connected devices including smart TVs, set-top boxes, streaming sticks, smartphones, tablets, PCs and game consoles

* We work across every aspect of the way fans engage with sports; from production, through to content distribution and commercialisation

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment, both inside and outside of our walls, that values equality and diversity – where everyone can contribute at the highest level and have their voices heard. For us, this means hiring and developing the best people across all races, ethnicities, religions, age groups, sexual orientations and gender identities. We actively

discourage any photos, personal letters or disclosure of any information that concerns other information than your professional experience.

IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion, events and media. The company manages some of the world’s greatest athletes and fashion icons; owns and operates hundreds of live events annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specializes in licensing, sports training and league development. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global entertainment, sports and content company.

On behalf of more than 200 clients across sports and entertainment, IMG negotiates media rights and produces and arranges for distribution of sports and entertainment content to major global broadcasters and platforms. Our content originates from entertainment companies, major sports leagues, sporting events and more.

Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible for supporting multiple key accounts with a variety of tasks across the IMG Media sports portfolio to achieve the departments’ objective of creating best in class client servicing
• Work with multiple areas of the business on a day to day basis including – finance, legal, creative, strategy, production, distribution, Endeavor Analytics and others
• Work closely with the Heads of Sports Management to ensure key objectives are met
• To learn and develop expert-level operational skills across our key client portfolio to ensure all accounts are optimised to deliver against key business objectives
• Assist in the day to day management of tasks across a number of accounts – working with a variety of Account Managers, Directors and Vice Presidents
• Assist and track the role out of key initiatives within Sports Management team
• Work with commercial team to created sales collateral and market reports
• Assist with broadcaster liaison planning reports across key clients – pre and post event
• Attend meetings and create detailed notes to summarise and distribute internally and externally
• Learn and train users on the internal systems and tools – Stadium, Torch
• Assist in creation of key client presentations and documentation
• Develop clear and concise internal and external presentations/reports
• Support a wide range of departments and seniority within the company from shared services up to EVP level
• Attend events to support with a multitude of tasks
• You may also be required to carry out any other duties which are within the scope and purpose of the job

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Knowledge of the media industry
• Ability to learn and closely follow business practices, resources and personnel within IMG Media
• Good commercial acumen
• Numerate and analytical in order to understand and interpret data
• Ability to present at all levels both internally and externally
• Experience achieving long-range objectives and implementing the strategies and actions to achieve them
• Experience of working in sports/entertainment media
• Very strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent relationship building and networking skills
• Excellent time management skills, ability to work calmly under pressure whilst meeting deadlines
• Team player and a self-starter
• Committed to client service excellence and quality business relationships
• Organisational skills that enable the individual to prioritise a varied work-load. Priorities will often change to dictate focus of work – the candidate must have the ability to handle competing demands and last-minute changes effectively
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint

Working Conditions 

• This is a permanent position.
• The role is based in Chiswick Park, London.
• Working hours are 9:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday.
• Occasional travel and weekend work may be required

This is an exciting opportunity to join us and play a key role in leading Sky Media’s Activation department. The Activation team sits within Sky Media’s Planning Division and are responsible for the creation, sale and delivery of award-winning partnerships aligned to Sky’s Wholly-owned channels (including the likes of Sky Max, Sky Atlantic Sky Docs, Sky Arts, Sky Cinema, Sky News and Sky Sports), through content sponsorship, IP & Licensing, content creation, events and experiences, competitions and promotions.

What you’ll do: 

• Lead and inspire a dedicated team (1 x Activation Executive and 1 x Activation Assistant) to create and deliver award-winning Entertainment and News Sponsorships through standard setting, training, coaching & career development planning, delegation and empowerment.
• Create innovative and industry-leading cross-platform sponsorship sales assets for all relevant programming/content across your allotted Sports channels and platforms.
• Evolve and implement processes for Account Management across your team, ensuring Sky Media delivers a best-in-class experience for every sponsor and media agency.
• Create and execute bespoke activation campaigns for key partners across your allotted channels and platforms, ensuring their sponsorship delivers on campaign KPI’s, from brand-building through to sales.
• Take the lead on all deal renewals across your allotted portfolio of channels and platforms, ensuring the opportunities we surface for our clients and agencies offer Sky Media the best chance to retain our key partnerships.
  

What you’ll bring: 

• Experience at Exec level or above, within the sponsorship and/or advertising industry.
• Detailed knowledge of the broadcast sponsorship market.
• An in-depth knowledge of how television, digital and social are traded.
• Experience in people management, enabling you to build and maintain a proactive and highly motivated team that’s renowned as best in class within the sponsorship industry.
• Demonstrable account management experience and a track record of building and developing long-term relationships with key senior clients and media agency decision makers/stakeholders.
• Excellent communications, numerical, analytical and presentation skills.
  

Sky Media

Sky Media is the advertising sales arm of Sky, offering businesses of all shapes and sizes an exciting array of opportunities on TV, online and on the go. Reaching over 95% of the UK population, Sky Media represents all of Sky’s channels and sites including Sky Sports, Sky News, Sky One, Sky Cinema, Sky Arts, Sky Atlantic and Sky Witness. Sky Media also sells on behalf of a range of renowned broadcasters and channels including Channel 5, Discovery, National Geographic, MTV, FOX, Nickelodeon and Comedy Central.

The Rewards:

There’s a reason people can’t stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
• A generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounted mobile and broadband
• Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences
  

How you’ll work:

We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home.

We’ve adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You’ll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process.

Your office base:

Osterley:

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

Inclusion:

We take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion: we’ve been recognised by The Times and Stonewall for this, and we’ve committed £30million to support the fight against racial injustice. We’ve also set ambitious targets for increasing ethnic diversity and representation throughout our organisation.

At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, So we’re happy to discuss flexible working.

And we’ll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

Why wait? 

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about.