Technical Assistant

DAZN; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension contributions up to 5%

Flexible working

Learning & development

Speaker series

Job summary

DAZN in Leeds is seeking a Technical Assistant to support file-based workflows, manage media assets, and assist in live and post-production environments. You will provide first-line technical support for virtual production tools and commentary operations across DAZN’s global output.

The role involves working with editors and production teams, operating on a rotating shift pattern including evenings and weekends to sustain 24/7 live sports coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience in a post-production or media services environment.
• Working knowledge of video file formats and codecs.
• Familiarity with digital asset management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and improve media workflows across live and post-production.
• Provide first-line technical support for virtual production tools and commentary booths.
• Set up and support edit production suites for live edits, voiceovers, and commentary.
• Manage ingest, archiving, and delivery of digital media assets.
• Conduct quality control checks on digital media and broadcast deliverables.
• Communicate effectively with clients, editors, and internal teams in high-pressure environments.
• Collaborate with global teams and third-party vendors to support multi-region productions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of production and post-production operations.

Skills

Post-production experience

Adobe Premiere Pro

Media workflows

Digital asset management

Tools

MAM systems

Aspera

Signiant

Cloud-based tools

Job description

Technical Assistant

Department: 73-153 - Delivery - Virtual Production Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: UK - Leeds

Reporting To: Thodorakis Kapourani

Description

Why Join DAZN?

Joining DAZN in Leeds means being part of a cutting-edge sports streaming company in a vibrant tech hub. You’ll work alongside passionate, talented professionals on innovative projects that reach millions of fans worldwide. Leeds offers a dynamic work environment with a great balance of career growth and lifestyle. If you’re excited about shaping the future of live and on-demand sports entertainment, DAZN Leeds is the perfect place to make your mark and grow your career.

The Role

This is a hands-on, operational role where you’ll be instrumental in supporting file-based workflows, managing media assets, and assisting in live and post-production environments. You'll also be part of a team that delivers first-line technical support for virtual production tools and commentary operations across DAZN’s global output.

As an individual contributor, you’ll work closely with editors, clients, and production teams to ensure high-quality delivery of content. The role operates on a rotating shift pattern, including evenings and weekends, to support 24/7 live sports coverage.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Monitor, maintain, and improve media workflows across live and post-production.
• Provide first-line technical support for virtual production tools and commentary booths.
• Set up and support edit production suites for live edits, voiceovers, and commentary.
• Manage ingest, archiving, and delivery of digital media assets.
• Conduct quality control checks on digital media and broadcast deliverables.
• Communicate effectively with clients, editors, and internal teams in high-pressure environments.
• Collaborate with global teams and third-party vendors to support multi-region productions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of production and post-production operations.

What You'll Bring:

• Experience in a post-production or media services environment.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, cloud-based MAM systems, and media workflows.
• Strong understanding of video file formats, codecs, and digital asset management.
• Media management expertise, including ingesting, archiving, and content delivery.
• Familiarity with distribution tools like Aspera and Signiant.
• Excellent communication skills, both technical and non-technical.
• An interest in live sports and/or prior experience supporting live events or galleries.
• Experience or awareness of remote virtual production environments.

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.