At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage live sports broadcasts and ensure seamless delivery of global events.
- Company: Join DAZN, a leader in sports streaming with a vibrant team culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, private medical insurance, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Be at the heart of live sports and grow your career in broadcasting.
- Qualifications: Passion for sports, good communication skills, and a willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 22050 - 26950 £ per year.
Why Join DAZN?
Love live sports? Want to be at the centre of the action on DAZN’s 24/7 global sports streaming platform? This is your chance to join a team that delivers the world’s biggest games and events to millions of fans. As an MCR Operator, you’ll play a key role in ensuring flawless live broadcasts, working in a high-energy environment where precision and quick thinking are essential. You’ll be part of a global leader in sports media, surrounded by passionate colleagues who are committed to excellence but also know how to keep things friendly and supportive. With opportunities to learn, grow, and progress within the company, this is your opportunity to start or accelerate your career in sports broadcasting with one of the most innovative players in the industry.
The Role
As an MCR Operator, you will be on the front lines of DAZN’s live operations, managing the smooth and uninterrupted delivery of global sports coverage. You’ll handle the routing, switching, and monitoring of live event feeds, quickly resolving any issues to keep fans connected to the action. This role will see you working a schedule aligned to the global sports calendar, including days, nights, weekends, and public holidays, ensuring DAZN remains live, responsive, and reliable at all times. You’ll be joining a close-knit team where collaboration is key, and where your skills will grow alongside the evolution of cutting-edge broadcast technology.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Assist with routing and switching live sports feeds using internal tools.
- Monitor incoming and outgoing signals, flagging any irregularities.
- Support the setup and basic checks for live events.
- Provide first-line assistance for minor operational issues under supervision.
- Learn to use and understand core broadcast equipment (IRDs, routers, monitoring tools).
- Help maintain clear communication with senior operators and technical teams.
- Follow established workflows and contribute to incident logging.
What You'll Bring:
- A strong interest in broadcast operations and live sports.
- Willingness to work shifts, including nights and weekends.
- Basic understanding of technical or broadcast concepts (IP, signals, or networks beneficial).
- Good communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
- A positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and attention to detail.
- Ability to follow processes and work well within a team.
Benefits
Benefits include access to DAZN, 25 days’ annual leave (increasing by 3 days after 3 years), private medical insurance, life assurance, pension contributions up to 5%, family friendly community including enhanced parental leave, electric vehicle benefit option, learning and development resources, opportunity for flexible working, and access to our internal speaker series and events.
MCR Operator in Leeds employer: DAZN
DAZN is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the world of corporate communications. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, DAZN offers extensive learning and development resources, flexible working options, and a supportive community that values family-friendly policies. Located in a vibrant industry, this role provides unique opportunities to engage with key stakeholders and enhance DAZN's reputation on a global scale.
