Media, Broadcast & Content
Senior Live Director
Mid Level
Hyderabad, India
in office
Full time
Job description
About the Role
The Senior Live Director is responsible for the seamless execution of scheduled live events on DAZN's OTT and Linear channels, delivering a broad spectrum of premium sports rights including IPL, International Cricket, NRL, AFL, UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Serie A, Bundesliga, La Liga, Ligue 1, Premier League, Japan's J League, Formula 1, Moto GP, NFL and many fight sports. The role takes ownership of live broadcast delivery, managing playout and signal flow, while liaising with global production facilities to ensure high-quality output. It is an individual contributor position within the Transmission team, reporting to Team Leaders locally and working alongside Presentation, MCR, Bookings and regional Production teams to deliver and coordinate live events.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute scheduled live sports events to ensure accurate and timely broadcast
- Monitor and perform quality control of all incoming and outgoing signals
- 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 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
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Prior 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
- Calm and focused approach to problem-solving under pressure
- Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays
- Building and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Understanding of broadcast rules and regulations and compliance requirements
- Knowledge and experience with Amagi Cloud TX Automation System
- Familiar with Media Genix What's On planning system
- Microsoft Office, Teams and general software skills
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with OTT transmission or IP-based delivery systems
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