Social Manager - NFL on DAZN
DAZN, Center World, OH, United States
Social Manager - NFL on DAZN
Department:
74-407 - Content - P&E - Content Formats
Employment Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Location:
US - New York
Description DAZN is the global home of sport and the
home of the NFL outside of the United States , bringing American football to fans around the world. DAZN’s NFL coverage is built for an international audience — combining live games, highlights, storytelling, and community-driven fandom.
This role offers the opportunity to shape how NFL fans around the world experience the league on social — from live games and tentpole moments to always-on storytelling designed specifically for international audiences.
If you’re passionate about sport, culture, and digital storytelling, and excited about building meaningful engagement with sports audiences at scale, DAZN is the place to make your impact.
The Role: Social Manager - DAZN
As
Social Manager – NFL on DAZN , you will be responsible for
leading the internal social content creators dedicated to DAZN’s NFL coverage
and for
owning the strategy and programming of the @nflondazn handle .
Sitting within the
Social team
and reporting into the
VP of Social & Content , this role focuses on
NFL-first strategy, programming, and team leadership , while remaining hands‑on as a content creator. You will ensure @nflondazn delivers best‑in‑class coverage for
international NFL fans , reflecting DAZN’s position as the global destination for the league outside the US.
This is a player‑coach role requiring deep NFL editorial knowledge, strong leadership, and the ability to operate confidently during live games and major moments.
This role will be based in our New York office, working shifts across Monday - Sunday.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Lead and manage the @nflondazn social team focused on NFL coverage
Own the social strategy and day‑to‑day programming for the
@nflondazn
handle
Define how live games, highlights, storylines, and cultural moments are represented for international NFL audiences
Plan and schedule creator coverage across the NFL calendar, including regular season, playoffs, and major events
Act as the editorial decision‑maker during live NFL games and breaking news moments
Create content yourself when required — filming, editing, posting, and clipping live feeds
Work closely with Editorial, Production, Marketing, and Creative teams to align social output with DAZN’s NFL priorities
Use performance insights to optimise formats, storytelling, and creator deployment
Ensure content is tailored to
non‑US NFL fans , balancing education, access, and fandom
What You’ll Bring:
Proven experience leading social accounts or teams within sports or media
Deep editorial knowledge of the NFL , including league structure, teams, players, and storylines
Strong understanding of how NFL fandom differs outside the United States
Experience managing
internal content creators
and coordinating live coverage
Confidence creating end‑to‑end social content alongside your team
Strong strategic thinking paired with hands‑on execution
Deep understanding of social programming, live game coverage, and platform dynamics
Calm, decisive leadership in fast‑paced, live sports environments
Benefits Benefits include access to DAZN, up to 15 days of paid time off and 9 days of annual leave, health benefits (including dental & eye care) and a generous sick time package as well as short and long‑term disability covering, parental leave offering, personal insurances, such as basic life term and personal accident and access to a 401(k) retirement plan. You’ll also find a family friendly community, learning and development resources, opportunity for flexible working, and access to our internal speaker series and events.
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74-407 - Content - P&E - Content Formats
Employment Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Location:
US - New York
Description DAZN is the global home of sport and the
home of the NFL outside of the United States , bringing American football to fans around the world. DAZN’s NFL coverage is built for an international audience — combining live games, highlights, storytelling, and community-driven fandom.
This role offers the opportunity to shape how NFL fans around the world experience the league on social — from live games and tentpole moments to always-on storytelling designed specifically for international audiences.
If you’re passionate about sport, culture, and digital storytelling, and excited about building meaningful engagement with sports audiences at scale, DAZN is the place to make your impact.
The Role: Social Manager - DAZN
As
Social Manager – NFL on DAZN , you will be responsible for
leading the internal social content creators dedicated to DAZN’s NFL coverage
and for
owning the strategy and programming of the @nflondazn handle .
Sitting within the
Social team
and reporting into the
VP of Social & Content , this role focuses on
NFL-first strategy, programming, and team leadership , while remaining hands‑on as a content creator. You will ensure @nflondazn delivers best‑in‑class coverage for
international NFL fans , reflecting DAZN’s position as the global destination for the league outside the US.
This is a player‑coach role requiring deep NFL editorial knowledge, strong leadership, and the ability to operate confidently during live games and major moments.
This role will be based in our New York office, working shifts across Monday - Sunday.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Lead and manage the @nflondazn social team focused on NFL coverage
Own the social strategy and day‑to‑day programming for the
@nflondazn
handle
Define how live games, highlights, storylines, and cultural moments are represented for international NFL audiences
Plan and schedule creator coverage across the NFL calendar, including regular season, playoffs, and major events
Act as the editorial decision‑maker during live NFL games and breaking news moments
Create content yourself when required — filming, editing, posting, and clipping live feeds
Work closely with Editorial, Production, Marketing, and Creative teams to align social output with DAZN’s NFL priorities
Use performance insights to optimise formats, storytelling, and creator deployment
Ensure content is tailored to
non‑US NFL fans , balancing education, access, and fandom
What You’ll Bring:
Proven experience leading social accounts or teams within sports or media
Deep editorial knowledge of the NFL , including league structure, teams, players, and storylines
Strong understanding of how NFL fandom differs outside the United States
Experience managing
internal content creators
and coordinating live coverage
Confidence creating end‑to‑end social content alongside your team
Strong strategic thinking paired with hands‑on execution
Deep understanding of social programming, live game coverage, and platform dynamics
Calm, decisive leadership in fast‑paced, live sports environments
Benefits Benefits include access to DAZN, up to 15 days of paid time off and 9 days of annual leave, health benefits (including dental & eye care) and a generous sick time package as well as short and long‑term disability covering, parental leave offering, personal insurances, such as basic life term and personal accident and access to a 401(k) retirement plan. You’ll also find a family friendly community, learning and development resources, opportunity for flexible working, and access to our internal speaker series and events.
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