Technology Communications Manager

DAZN; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global sports technology company is seeking a Technology Communications Manager to oversee and enhance communications for the Product and Tech teams. The ideal candidate will develop communication strategies that inform and engage stakeholders at all levels. Critical skills include strategic communication, storytelling, and strong stakeholder management abilities. Benefits include private medical insurance, generous leave policies, and opportunities for flexible work arrangements, making this a thriving environment for innovation and excellence.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension contributions up to 5%

Enhanced parental leave

Learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Proven track record of strategic development and hands-on delivery of internal and external communications.
• Experience of delivering multi-format communications to varied audiences.
• Passionate about Product and Tech with solid understanding of the environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop a structured communication plan for Product & Tech communication.
• Build relationships across the Product & Tech org.
• Measure the impact of communications and improve effectiveness.

Skills

Strategic communication

Storytelling

Stakeholder management

Writing expertise

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Technology Communications Manager

Department: 61-590 - Technology - Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: UK - Leeds

Description

Why Join DAZN?

DAZN is transforming the way the world consumes sport — combining cutting‑edge technology, data‑driven innovation, and world‑class storytelling to deliver an unrivalled fan experience. Behind the scenes, our Technology and Product teams are powering that transformation — designing, building, and scaling the global platform that brings sport to millions of fans around the world.

As our Communications Manager – Technology & Product, you’ll play a vital role in shaping how we tell that story. You’ll help bring DAZN’s innovation, product vision, and delivery excellence to life through impactful, digital‑first communications that inform, inspire, and connect teams across the business.

If you love technology, thrive in a fast‑paced global environment, and can translate complex technical concepts into simple, engaging narratives — this is the perfect opportunity to make your mark.

The Role

The Communication Business Partner to the CTO is responsible for translating the vision, strategy, and progress of Product and Tech to multiple internal and external audiences. This is both a strategic and tactical execution communication role and will work in close alignment and coordination with the wider DAZN communication team. The role holder will attend key meetings to ensure their full understanding and alignment with the Product & Tech organisation, including Product, Technology, Production, and Customer Service.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Be entrenched in the Product & Tech team to grasp what is going on and who is who in the team
• Within 90 days, develop a structured communication plan and deliver / ensure delivery of effective communications to agreed audiences, including:
  • Product & Tech vision, strategy, priorities, opportunities, and challenges
  • CTO profile: Product & Tech Townhalls, email updates, LinkedIn posts
  • Visibility and progress on the priorities and Product roadmap
  • A monthly Product & Tech newsletter
  • A Product & Tech blog / thought leadership articles
  • Delivery notifications
  • Incident management updates
  • PR about new products and features
  • DAZN’s AI journey
• Build and foster close relationships across the Product & Tech org and with key DAZN functions to ensure all stories are uncovered.
• Strategic communication advice to CTO and Product & Tech leaders to support their success.
• Work closely with the wider communication teams (Group and in‑market) to ensure the Product & Tech story is seen as central to DAZN’s narrative and success.
• Measure the impact of communications on all audiences and take insight‑driven action to continually improve the effectiveness of Product & Tech communications.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven track record of strategic development and hands‑on delivery of internal and external communications for a technology/product function in a large‑scale enterprise.
• Experience of delivering multi‑format communications to varied audiences (Board, exec, extended leadership, people managers, general population, plus customers, partners, public)
• Excellent storytelling ability, with superb written and interpersonal expertise.
• Passionate about Product and Tech, with solid understanding of the Product & Tech world (preferably with both consumer and B2B customers).
• Expert at stakeholder management at all levels, able to gain respect.
• Flexible on travel.

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, free access for you and one other to our workplace mental health platform app (Unmind), learning and development resources, opportunity for flexible working, and access to our internal speaker series and events.