Content Planner

TL;DR

Content Planner: Managing global live and non-live event scheduling for a sports streaming platform with an accent on broadcast operations, rights deal management, and cross-functional coordination. Focus on ensuring accurate broadcast output, resolving scheduling clashes, and maintaining high-quality content delivery for a global subscriber base.

Location: Hybrid role based in Leeds, UK

Company

hirify.global is a global sports streaming leader using world-class technology to revolutionize how fans access and experience live sports.

What you will do

• Project manage broadcast rights deals from approval through to event selection and operational allocation.
• Manage the planning of all live and non-live content appearing on the platform from multiple partners.
• Act as the primary operational liaison between Central Planning, Production, and Broadcast Operations teams.
• Advance plan broadcasts for sports properties, estimating kick-off times and managing fixture announcements.
• Cultivate relationships with suppliers, host broadcasters, and rights holders to ensure accurate planning data.
• Manage broadcast channel capacity and proactively resolve scheduling clashes.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work from Leeds, UK
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interest in sports media, broadcast workflows, and multi-platform distribution.
• Excellent knowledge of or willingness to learn sport competition formats.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and work responsibilities.

Culture & Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave, increasing by 3 days after 3 years of service.
• Private medical insurance and life assurance.
• Pension contributions up to 5%.
• Enhanced parental leave and family-friendly community support.
• Flexible working opportunities and learning/development resources.
• Access to internal speaker series and company events.