Senior Live Playout Director - Global Sports Broadcast

DAZN Group; Bangor; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global sports streaming platform based in Bangor is looking for a Senior Playout Director to manage and deliver live sports broadcasts. You will be responsible for ensuring content is transmitted accurately and maintaining signal quality. The role demands strong experience in broadcast transmission and the ability to handle high-pressure environments. You'll oversee the coordination with production teams globally, act as a key resource during technical issues, and provide mentorship to other team members. Competitive benefits package offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience in live broadcast transmission with file-based playout systems.
• Background in live sports production with the ability to manage high-stakes events.
• Experience working under pressure and adapting to rapid changes.

Responsibilities

• Execute scheduled live events, ensuring content is aired with precision and accuracy.
• Monitor and maintain quality control across all transmission signals.
• Provide frontline support for transmission services, hardware, and systems.
• Anticipate technical faults and implement pre-emptive solutions.

Skills

Live broadcast transmission

Broadcast automation systems

IP protocols understanding

Adaptability in live environments

Experience in global media

Tools

Morpheus

UX

Job description

A global sports streaming platform based in Bangor is looking for a Senior Playout Director to manage and deliver live sports broadcasts. You will be responsible for ensuring content is transmitted accurately and maintaining signal quality. The role demands strong experience in broadcast transmission and the ability to handle high-pressure environments. You'll oversee the coordination with production teams globally, act as a key resource during technical issues, and provide mentorship to other team members. Competitive benefits package offered.