Anti-Piracy Manager – Italy

Anti-Piracy Manager – Italy

Department: 61-543 - Technology Operations - Technology Governance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Italy - Milan - Cologno Monzese

Description

Why Join DAZN?

We're not just another streaming platform — we're on a mission to make sport more accessible to fans everywhere. DAZN is home to the world's biggest sporting moments, from the UEFA Champions League to boxing's biggest nights, and we're growing fast across the globe.

At DAZN, you'll be joining a diverse, ambitious and passionate team that's rewriting the rules of sports media. We move quickly, think boldly and back our people to make a real impact. Whether you're protecting the content that millions of fans rely on, or helping shape the future of how sport is consumed, your work here genuinely matters.

This is a business where careers are built, ideas are heard and the work you do has global reach. If you're driven by purpose, energised by challenge and ready to be part of something bigger — DAZN is the place for you.

The Role: DAZN is rapidly growing its Anti-Piracy and Brand Protection capabilities, and we're looking for an experienced operational, analytical and project specialist to join us at the forefront of that fight.

As Anti-Piracy Manager for Italy, you'll play a key role in executing highly effective technical and operational solutions to tackle DAZN's piracy challenges head‑on. Working across Operations, Security, Product, Technology, Legal and Commercial teams, you'll help drive the anti‑piracy agenda at one of the most visible and fast‑growing functions in the business — with direct exposure to senior executives and real opportunity to make your mark.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who truly understands piracy and is passionate about defeating those who steal and profit from other people's content.

Please note, our Talent Acquisition team and some Hiring teams are based in the UK so parts of the recruitment process will be in English. Please also upload your resume in English, thanks!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support live anti-piracy operations , providing oversight during major events and ensuring effective real‑time processes are in place to combat piracy threats
• Manage stakeholder relationships , working directly with the regional CEO to deliver timely, accurate reporting on the effectiveness of global anti‑piracy efforts and bridging into the Italian market
• Oversee content coverage and scheduling , ensuring protections are in place where obligated and managing supplier scheduling within agreed budgetary controls
• Gather and synthesise data into clear quantitative reports, tracking volumes, key trends and KPIs to continuously optimise our anti‑piracy strategy
• Conduct threat analysis , collaborating with Security and Fraud teams to identify, track and respond to emerging piracy patterns and vulnerabilities
• Drive cross‑functional project management , coordinating inputs across Operations, Technology and Security to ensure the business is delivering against its strategy
• Coordinate supplier relationships , ensuring effective partnerships are in place to support operational delivery and content protection goals
• Contribute to executive reporting , producing high‑quality presentations and reports with direct visibility at the most senior levels of the business

What You'll Bring:

• Experience in digital live operations , with a strong understanding of the fast‑paced demands of live event environments
• Familiarity with digital piracy , including the tactics, tools and ecosystems used by bad actors to steal and distribute content
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms and tools , and how they are exploited for piracy distribution
• Proficiency in data analytics and visualisation tools , with the ability to turn complex data into clear, compelling insights
• Excellent communication and presentation skills , with the confidence to engage and influence senior stakeholders
• Strong project management capabilities , able to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities across a complex, global organisation
• A collaborative, proactive mindset , comfortable working across functions and building relationships at all levels

Benefits

Benefits include access to DAZN, lunch vouchers, free coffee and snacks, family friendly community, learning and development resources, opportunity for flexible working, and access to our internal speaker series and events.