About this role
Joining DAZN as VP, Strategy & Business Development gives you the chance to help steer one of the most ambitious sports media companies in the world. You’ll work at the forefront of DAZN’s North America expansion, identifying new business opportunities, driving our go-to-market strategy, and shaping our roadmap for growth. This is a high-profile, high-impact role for a commercially minded strategist who thrives in ambiguity and wants to build the next era of live sports streaming. Your insights will guide executive decision-making and unlock new sources of value across regions and platforms. As VP, Strategy & Business Development, you will be a key commercial leader across our U.S. sports portfolio, including DAZN’s expansion into the regional sports space in the U.S. You will drive negotiations with rightsholders, lead strategic planning and execution for new commercial initiatives, and support an ambitious growth strategy. You’ll analyze emerging trends, evaluate markets, and build models to assess commercial impact. Collaborating closely with finance, legal, product, and marketing teams, you’ll develop clear, actionable plans that drive DAZN’s competitive advantage. If you’re both analytical and entrepreneurial, and have a passion for media and sport, this is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a global disruptor. Salary Range: $190,000 - $220,000 This role will be based mostly on site in our New York office. As part of our recruitment process, we may use automated or AI-supported tools to assist with application review and screening. These tools are used to support, not replace, human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are always made by our hiring team. Be a strategic and commercial leader with regards to U.S. regional sports business Take P&L ownership over a select number of rights Evaluate and make pricing and packaging recommendations Ongoing evaluation of business performance and identifying cross-functional areas of improvement Work with product to define roadmap Assist in preparing and presentation of materials for rightsholders Oversee development of financial projections and reporting by finance team Assist in strategic & financial assessment of new rights opportunities, deal terms, and ultimate onboarding Prepare executive and board materials Evaluate M&A opportunities and help drive deal structuring Be a strategic and commercial leader with regards across Represent DAZN in external negotiations and strategic forum