Media, Broadcast & Content
Head of Marketing - Global Channels
Senior Level
London, United Kingdom
hybrid
Full time
Marketing & BrandDigital Marketing & PerformanceIntegrated CampaignsFan EngagementBrand Strategy
Job description
About the Role
This role defines the acquisition marketing strategy to drive subscriber growth across a portfolio of global sports properties, including Basketball, AFL, NRL and Rally. It leads end-to-end marketing strategy and execution, partnering closely with senior stakeholders across the business. The position uses data-driven insights to scale the platform's position as a leading sports streaming platform, with clear accountability for subscriber growth, revenue contribution and marketing efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead go-to-market strategy to drive subscriber acquisition and LTV for global channel properties.
- Oversee performance marketing campaigns across paid, owned and earned channels, ensuring efficient and profitable growth.
- Partner closely with CRM, Product, Tech, Content, Commercial and Central Marketing teams to align strategy and execution with business objectives.
- Use data and experimentation to continuously improve acquisition efficiency and customer lifetime value, optimise campaigns and inform strategic decision-making.
- Manage the global marketing budget, with clear accountability for subscriber growth targets, ROI and efficiency.
- Drive partnerships, sponsorships and talent collaborations to extend reach and deepen fan engagement.
- Oversee creative output to deliver consistent, compelling and high-converting storytelling across all touchpoints.
- Champion innovation in marketing, including new platforms, formats and fan engagement models.
- Own client and partner relationships with key rights holders.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- 10+ years of marketing experience, including leadership roles in digital, subscription or consumer-facing businesses.
- Proven track record of driving growth for a DTC or streaming platform.
- Deep expertise in performance marketing and paid media, with strong creative instincts.
- Strong understanding of subscription economics, including CPA, LTV and ROI.
- Data-driven mindset with experience in marketing analytics, attribution models and experimentation frameworks.
- Demonstrated success managing marketing budgets and delivering measurable business outcomes.
- Cross-functional leadership experience in a matrixed organisation.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills.
- Experience operating in fast-paced or transformational environments.
- Passion for sports and a deep understanding of sports fans and viewing behaviours.
Preferred Skills
- Experience within sports, media or entertainment is ideal.
- Passion for basketball is particularly valued.
Benefits & Perks
- 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
- Access to internal speaker series and events
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