Senior Live Director

Senior Live Director
Department: 73-128 - Delivery - Transmission
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: India - Hyderabad
Reporting To: Paul Cowland

Description
Why Join DAZN?

DAZN is the world’s leading sports streaming service, delivering thrilling live action to fans anytime, anywhere. As a Senior Live Director, you’ll play a crucial role in broadcasting major sporting events to our global audience. Our fast-paced live environment thrives on precision and adaptability, with no two days ever the same. From football to tennis to fight sports, you’ll be at the heart of our world-class broadcasts. If you’re passionate about live production and want to be part of an innovative and growing global team, this is your opportunity to make your mark.

The Role

As our new Senior Live Director, you’ll be responsible for the seamless execution of scheduled live events on DAZN’s OTT and Linear channels. You will take ownership of live broadcast delivery, managing playout and signal flow, while liaising with global production facilities to ensure high-quality output. This is an individual contributor role within the Transmission team, ideal for someone who thrives in a live sports environment and enjoys solving problems under pressure. You’ll work on a flexible shift pattern, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to support DAZN’s busy global sports schedule.

Key Responsibilities
Execute scheduled live sports events to ensure accurate and timely broadcast
Monitor and perform quality control of all incoming and outgoing signals
Work closely with UK based TX Operations, and Presentation teams.
Load, prepare, and transmit daily playout schedules for various channels
Ensure all scheduled media is ready and liaise with relevant teams for any discrepancies
Provide Mentorship to junior team members.
Provide technical support for transmission services and equipment
Proactively identify potential broadcast issues and plan for rapid resolution
Maintain communication with internal and external production stakeholders

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Solid experience working in a live broadcast transmission environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills in a live operations setting
Proven track record in delivering live sports content under tight deadlines
Technical knowledge of broadcast automation systems and workflows
High attention to detail and ability to multitask effectively
Familiarity with OTT transmission or IP-based delivery systems is a plus
Calm and focused approach to problem-solving under pressure
Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.