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Junior Sports Product Specialist - Australian Sports

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DAZN

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Sports & Fitness
    Product
  • Leeds

AI generated summary

  • You need a passion for Australian sports, interest in digital products, quick problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and strong communication abilities to collaborate across teams.
  • You will test user experiences, compare competitor apps, analyze flows, provide feedback, document findings, review content performance, and support sport-specific engagement initiatives.

Requirements

  • Deep passion, knowledge, and understanding of Australian Sports — teams, leagues, scheduling, culture, and how fans consume the sport digitally.
  • Strong interest in digital products, UX, apps, streaming, or sports technology.
  • Ability to spot problems quickly, think critically, and articulate clear product feedback.
  • Experience testing apps, content journeys, or digital workflows (desirable but not essential).
  • Detail-oriented mindset with curiosity to explore, compare, and analyse.
  • Excellent communication skills for writing clear feedback, reports, and issue summaries.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across Product, Tech, UX, and Operations.
  • Comfort working flexible hours around major sporting events when needed.

Responsibilities

  • Test DAZN’s user experience for Australian Sports, monitoring end-to-end journeys and identifying UI/UX friction, bugs, latency, or navigation issues.
  • Compare DAZN against competitor apps to highlight gaps, strengths, and areas to improve.
  • Provide structured, ongoing product feedback from a true fan’s perspective.
  • Analyse match/event flows, metadata, scheduling, publishing, and content discoverability.
  • Test new product features and updates, validating quality before and after release.
  • Identify inconsistencies, broken journeys, or platform issues unique to your sport.
  • Document findings clearly and share insights with Product, UX, Engineering, and Operations.
  • Review live and non-live content performance to ensure a polished experience for fans.
  • Support development of sport-specific user journeys, personalisation, and engagement ideas.
  • Be an internal ambassador for Australian Sports, bringing fan expectations into every discussion.

FAQs

What is the focus of the Junior Sports Product Specialist role?

The role focuses on providing expertise in Australian Sports, specifically analyzing user journeys, testing features, and improving the fan experience on the DAZN platform.

What types of sports will I be working with in this role?

You will be working specifically with Australian Sports, including cricket, Aussie Rules, and NRL (National Rugby League).

What kind of experience is preferred for this position?

While experience testing apps, content journeys, or digital workflows is desirable, it is not essential. A strong passion and knowledge of Australian Sports is crucial.

What are some key responsibilities of this position?

Key responsibilities include testing DAZN's user experience, comparing it with competitor apps, providing ongoing feedback, analyzing match/event flows, and identifying any UI/UX issues.

Will I be required to work flexible hours?

Yes, you may be required to work flexible hours around major sporting events as needed.

What skills are necessary for this role?

Necessary skills include a deep knowledge of Australian Sports, strong interest in digital products and UX, critical thinking, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate across teams.

Are there any benefits provided with this role?

Yes, benefits include access to DAZN, 25 days of annual leave (increasing after 3 years), private medical insurance, life assurance, pension contributions, and opportunities for learning and development.

How does this role support fan engagement?

The role supports fan engagement by continuously testing and improving the DAZN platform to meet fan expectations and create a world-class digital experience for Australian Sports audiences.

Is there a possibility for career development in this role?

Yes, the role offers access to learning and development resources, which can support career growth within the company.

What is the work location for this position?

The work location for this position is in Leeds, UK.

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DAZN

The Global Home of 🥊 Your Boxing. Your Way.

Entertainment & Media
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2015
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

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!