Overview
Sport Programs Director Jobs in Istanbul, Türkiye at Digiturk
Title: Sport Programs Director
Company: Digiturk
Location: Istanbul, Türkiye
Since 1999, when we set out as Turkey’s first digital broadcasting platform, we’ve been bringing sports and entertainment to millions, continuing to inspire along the way. Since 2016, with the global strength of beIN MEDIA GROUP, we’ve been moving forward with innovation at our core—always one step ahead.
At Digiturk, we build together and draw strength from one another. We care, we listen, and we grow together. We truly experience the power of being a team and dreaming together. We value not only our work, but also each other. We share leadership and never stop inspiring.
If you’d like to be “together” with us on this journey, your place is ready!
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IDEAL PROFILE
- Bachelor’s degree in related fields; master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 15–20 years of progressive experience in sports broadcasting, content production, or media leadership roles.
- Proven track record of leading large-scale, multi-platform sports content operations within a competitive broadcast or digital media environment.
- Extensive experience managing senior teams and cross-functional organizations at scale, including editorial, production, and digital functions.
- Deep expertise in both local and international sports media ecosystems, including rights-driven content environments.
- Strong executive-level leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to set vision, build high-performing teams and drive organizational transformation.
- Exceptional strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities in fast-paced, high-pressure live content environments.
- Strong storytelling vision with the ability to shape brand-defining sports content across multiple platforms.
- Proven experience in budget ownership, financial planning, and operational P&L awareness at a senior leadership level.
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken, at executive communication level.
- Strong understanding of audience behavior, ratings dynamics, and data-driven content optimization.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE
- Define and execute the overall sports content and programming strategy across all platforms, ensuring alignment with editorial priorities, broadcasting rights, and business objectives.
- Oversee program planning, scheduling, and prime-time optimization to maximize audience engagement and viewership performance.
- Ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality delivery of sports content in coordination with live events, leagues, and international competitions.
- Drive the development of innovative sports formats, shows, and content concepts tailored to evolving audience behaviors and platform needs.
- Lead digital and social content strategies to extend reach, increase engagement, and strengthen brand presence across emerging and established platforms.
- Oversee on-screen talent strategy and performance, ensuring strong content contribution and alignment with brand and editorial tone.
- Monitor audience insights, ratings, and digital analytics to continuously improve content performance and programming decisions.
- Collaborate closely with production, technical, rights, compliance, and commercial teams to ensure seamless end-to-end content execution.
- Manage budgets and resources across all sports programming and digital content operations, ensuring efficient and strategic allocation.
- Stay ahead of industry trends, platform innovations, and audience dynamics to continuously evolve content strategy and competitive positioning.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Digiturk ‘’cares about your life” – Life Insurance,
- Digiturk also cares about your family – Private health insurance family members included,
- Digiturk stands by you in your retirement – Digiturk retirement contribution,
- Do whatever you want on your birthday leave (Paid birthday leave),
- A Happy birthday gift from Digiturk (Birthday gift card),
- Periodic Health Leave (Menstrual Leave),
- Digiturk supports our mothers (Nursery benefit),
- Digiturk celebrates holidays together (gift card),
- Global talent programs that offer development opportunities in a multicultural environment,
- The opportunity to work with joy in a positive environment,
- ‘’In Digiturk we have fun together, we succeed together! ‘’ activities,
- Healthy living starts at Digiturk (nutritionist support & on-site lab services),
- Free TOD membership,
- The perks of being a Digiturk employee are with you everywhere (special partner discounts),
- Opportunities to be in the media world, as well as opportunities to experience the excitement of football on the spot, opportunities to meet celebrities you love, … etc.
