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DAZN is hiring a
Live Director - Formula 1

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Madrid, Spain

Join DAZN Madrid as Live Director to manage the broadcasting of one of the most exciting sports in the world: Formula 1. If you are passionate about this sport and television production this is your opportunity.
 
If you are creative with the ability and passion to work in a fast-paced sports broadcasting environment, fluent in a show control room and can anticipate the editorial team's needs and execute them effectively, then this could a great next step for you.
 
As a Live Director you will have the opportunity to lead a team of editors and motion graphic people to carry out this amazing project. You will be able to put all your creativity at the service of the Live and non-live content produced for this sport, as well as participate in promotional and marketing campaigns.

This role will be based in our Madrid office. Benefits include access to DAZN, annual performance-related bonus, medical insurance fully funded by the company provided by Cigna (including access to a medical chart, premium hospitals and a reimbursement policy), Cobee flexible compensation policy: 180€ every month to be used on a range of social benefits, refer a friend scheme, learning and development resources, opportunity for hybrid working and access to our internal speaker series and events. 

Please note, our Talent Acquisition team and some Hiring teams are based in the UK so parts of the recruitment process will be in English. Please also upload your resume in English, thanks!

As our new Live Director, you’ll have the opportunity to:
  • Lead a sensational team dedicated exclusively to work on the Formula 1 project.
  • Plan and direct live and non-live programs and special events.
  • Work closely with the producing team to improve the overall quality of the show.
  • Develop your experience in a control room with the best technical experts in the industry to execute high-quality shows.
  • Create new experiences in this sport thanks to your creativity and the inclusion of new techniques with the best tools in the market.
  • Coordinate and lead the final image of the programs, features, interviews, documentaries, marketing and promotion pieces.
  • Work with the Formula 1 teams.
  • Work closely with the Head of Production to look for the best solutions and make the product grow day by day.
  • Manage rotas, holiday, contracts and training/development of your team. 

  • You'll have:
  • Senior level experience directing a live TV show.
  • Fluent language skills, spoken and written, in Spanish and English.
  • First rate knowledge of and interest in Formula 1.
  • Ability and knowledge of how to work seamlessly with producers, talent and technical staff.
  • Leadership capabilities and exceptional ability to stay calm under pressure.
  • Good creative ideas, strong visual ability and and understanding of when to take creative risks.
  • Understanding of broadcast, digital technology and workflows.

  • At DAZN, we bring ambition to life. We are innovators, game-changers and pioneers. So, if you want to push boundaries and make an impact, DAZN is the place to be. 

    As part of our team,you'll have the opportunity to make your 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. 
     
    DAZN VALUES – THE ‘HOW’ IN WHAT WE DO:  
     
    AMBITIOUS – people who want to make a big impact and drive DAZN forward. 
     
    INVENTIVE – people with bright ideas who deliver great new experiences for our customers – and improvements for our business.  People who come up with better, simpler ways of doing things. 
     
    PASSIONATE – people who are proud of our product, our content and our business – and love to shout about it.  People who love what they do and show commitment every day. 
     
    BRAVE – people who take difficult decisions to help us focus on improving DAZN, our performance and our results. 
     
    SUPPORTIVE – people who know that we achieve more as a team than as individuals.  People value inclusion and look out for each other, helping their colleagues enjoy their work and develop their careers.  People who consider others before making decisions. 

    At DAZN, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values equality and diversity, where everyone can contribute and have their voices heard. This means hiring and developing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, age groups, sexual orientations, gender identities and abilities. 

    Everyone has the opportunity to make change and impact our DEI journey by joining our ERGs: Proud@DAZN, Women@DAZN, Disability@DAZN and ParentZone.
     
    If you’d like to include a cover letter with your application, please feel free to. Please do not feel you need to apply with a photo or disclose any other information that is not related to your professional experience.
     
    Our aim is to make our hiring processes as accessible for everyone as possible, including providing adjustments for interviews where we can.
     
    We look forward to hearing from you.

    Estimated Salary range:

    Our salary intelligence, powered by our AI algorithms, has calculated an estimated range for this position between $80,000 - $100,000 . Please note that the actual salary for this position may vary, as it is dependent on various factors including but not limited to experience, location, and market dynamics.

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