Partnerships Director, Distribution

New York · On-site$120k – $160k

About this role

Partnerships Director, Distribution

Department: RS-291 - Subscription - Strategic Partnerships

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: US - New York



Description

DAZN is redefining how sports are experienced and partnerships are key to our growth strategy. We’re looking for a Senior Partnership Director to help build and elevate our partner distribution and promotional ecosystem. Your work will directly contribute to DAZN’s brand visibility and subscriber acquisition and retention efforts.

If you're passionate about delivering the best sport to local fans, love working collaboratively with major platforms, and thrive in fast-paced environments where data, creativity, and commercial thinking intersect—this could be your next big career move.

In this role, you will manage and grow relationships with a range of platform partners. You'll be involved in the full execution lifecycle - from launch and execution to campaign reporting -always ensuring DAZN delivers value while maintaining strong compliance with partner requirements. Your ability to use data to drive strategy, deliver results, and challenge the norm will be critical to success.


Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000


This role will be based in New York.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use automated or AI-supported tools to assist with application review and screening. These tools are used to support, not replace, human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are always made by our hiring team.



What You'll Be Doing:

  • Manage day-to-day operations for assigned partners - including platforms such as app stores, domestic broadcast partners, CTV, Streaming ecosystems etc
  • Monitor and report KPIs to evaluate the success of partnership initiatives and provide clear, data-driven recommendations to management
  • Ensure campaign delivery aligns with partner guidelines and policies
  • Collaborate across internal teams (Legal, Finance, Data, Commercial and Technology) to ensure seamless project execution
  • Support strategic projects designed to grow partner revenue and DAZN’s overall subscriber base
  • Maintain strong relationships with partner contacts and internal senior stakeholders


What You'll Bring:

  • Strong account management experience, ideally in digital media or partnerships
  • Knowledge of the domestic US sports media and digital distribution landscape
  • A proactive, independent mindset with the ability to juggle multiple fast-moving projects
  • Experience managing partners across the US.
  • In-depth knowledge of locally relevant sports distribution.
  • Ability to analyse large datasets to draw actionable insights that drive performance
  • Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Familiarity with data visualization platforms such as Looker or Tableau



Benefits

Benefits include access to DAZN, up to 15 days of paid time off, health benefits (including dental & eye care), a sick time package, parental leave offering, voluntary benefits (such as basic life term, personal accident and short and long-term disability covering) and a 401(k) retirement plan. You’ll also find a family friendly community and learning and development resources.

Company at a glance

We are DAZN. We are innovators, game-changers and pioneers. Together, we bring ambition to life.

We are the digital leader in global sports media. We are home to the world’s largest, fastest-growing sports streaming service. We're using world-class technology to revolutionise the industry.

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.

For us, it's all about Limitless Ambition - never settling, always restless, always wanting more for our customers. We're growing fast and have made a big impact so far, and that's just the beginning. There's so much we can do. Working with us is exciting, empowering and truly global.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment, both inside and outside of our walls, that values equality and diversity. A place where everyone can contribute at the highest level and have their voices heard. For us, this means hiring and developing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, age groups, sexual orientations, gender identities and abilities.

If you’d like to include a cover letter with your application, that’s fine. 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. We will do our best to accommodate adjustments for interviews.

If you're ambitious, inventive, passionate, brave and supportive, then you're the kind of person who's going to enjoy life at DAZN.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Team Size1,001-5,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustrySpectator Sports
Location
New York, New York, United States
LinkedInLinkedIn

Top Benefits

  • Access to DAZN
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Benefits
  • Dental Care
  • Eye Care
  • Sick Time Package
  • Parental Leave
  • Basic Life Term Insurance
  • Personal Accident Insurance
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Learning and Development Resources

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