Chief Editor (Football)

TL;DR

Chief Editor (Football): Leading content operations and engagement strategies for a global sports streaming platform with an accent on football rights and customer experience. Focus on driving platform success across multiple international markets, managing key stakeholder relationships, and delivering data-driven content excellence.

Location: Must be based in Leeds, UK (Hybrid role)

Company

hirify.global is a global sports streaming innovator revolutionizing the industry by providing fans with access to sports content anytime, anywhere through world-class technology.

What you will do

• Oversee the football content experience across global rights and multiple international markets.
• Define and maintain best practices to ensure high-quality content delivery and team performance.
• Collaborate with senior management to report on KPIs and strategic project outcomes.
• Develop platform plans tailored to major sporting events and key rights acquisitions.
• Partner with English-language market editors to ensure global alignment and engagement growth.
• Use data-driven insights to inform decision-making and enhance the overall user experience.

Requirements

• Based in Leeds, UK or able to commute to the office.
• Proven track record of managing high-performing sports content platforms.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire teams and present effectively to senior management.
• Deep understanding of the global football landscape and the sports broadcasting/OTT industry.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data for content optimization.
• Excellent relationship-building skills to manage both internal and external stakeholders.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive pension contributions up to 5%.
• 25 days’ annual leave, increasing by 3 days after 3 years of service.
• Private medical insurance and life assurance.
• Family-friendly environment with enhanced parental leave.
• Flexible working opportunities and electric vehicle benefit options.
• Access to internal speaker series, events, and continuous learning resources.