Broadcast Channels Operator

1 Month ago • 2-3 Years • Broadcast

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Broadcast Channels Operator, you'll be responsible for coordinating, creating, and running Ladbrokes, NEDS, and Trackside racing channels. This involves preparing and verifying transmission rundowns, operating control room equipment (graphics, vision switching, audio mixing), making operational decisions based on business judgment and style guides, ensuring seamless broadcasts, collaborating with other teams, and providing shift reports. The role demands strong broadcasting operational understanding, attention to detail, excellent communication, and the ability to work under pressure. Racing knowledge is a plus. The position is based in Auckland and requires flexibility across weekdays, weekends, and public holidays.
Must have:
  • 2-3 years broadcasting experience or relevant qualification
  • Strong understanding of broadcasting operations
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Strong attention to detail
Good to have:
  • Racing knowledge and interest
Perks:
  • Paid Medical Insurance
  • Dedicated Training Plans
  • Birthday Bonus
  • Inclusive work atmosphere
  • Office amenities (pool table, dartboard)

Job Details

Description

Hello and Kia Ora!

Start your game...

Entain Australia & New Zealand are fearlessly revolutionising the racing and wagering industry. We are committed to delivering outstanding and memorable customer experiences, continuously seeking ways to grow our business and expand our markets beyond conventional boundaries. Driven by the thrill of live racing, our dedicated Broadcasting team shape the race-day experience for thousands of viewers across New Zealand and Australia.

As a Broadcast Channels Operator, you will have the unique chance to make the final impact on our customers, delivering the latest insights and an unmatched broadcast experience. You will play a key role in coordinating, creating, and running the Ladbrokes, NEDS, and Trackside racing channels, ensuring every broadcast hits the mark. Your expertise and quick decision-making skills will ensure the channels run smoothly, keeping viewers in the loop with up-to-the-minute race info and thrilling content.

This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a passionate and talented Media team, where your contributions directly impact the viewer experience and the success of major racing events. Every broadcast is a high-energy event and your work will make a real difference to the audience, broadcasters, and stakeholders who rely on your expertise to bring the excitement to life. Whether it's coordinating feeds, managing transitions, or troubleshooting in real-time, you’ll be part of a high-performing team that consistently pushes the boundaries of broadcasting.

Where and how you can work...

We have offices in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Sydney, and Brisbane, to name a few! This role will be based in our dedicated control room in Auckland.

With a 24/7 operation, every second counts and you’re at the heart of the action. You'll need to thrive in a dynamic environment and be flexible across the week including weekdays, weekends, some public holidays, and possible late nights.

Your day-to-day...

  • Coordinate with Scheduling, Production, and Master Control teams to ensure accurate rundowns, playlists, content, and linking circuits are delivered smoothly.
  • Prepare and verify transmission rundowns to ensure everything is in place for a flawless broadcast.
  • Operate all Control Room equipment, including graphics, vision switching, and audio mixing, ensuring seamless integration.
  • Make operational decisions based on business judgment, the Channel Style Guide, and production requirements to ensure a consistent broadcast.
  • Ensure fault-free, smooth delivery of transmission without interruptions or technical issues.
  • Collaborate with Raceday Control and other Channel Operators for effective coordination during live broadcasts.
  • Provide shift reports, detailing any issues, operational decisions, and equipment malfunctions for continuous improvement.
  • Assist in training new staff, sharing your expertise and helping them adapt to the fast-paced broadcasting environment.

You're a match if you ideally have...

  • 2-3 years of broadcasting experience or a relevant qualification in Digital Media or similar fields.
  • Strong understanding of broadcasting operations and workflows, ensuring smooth live content delivery.
  • Reliable and professional, with the ability to stay calm under pressure and meet tight deadlines during live broadcasts.
  • Strong attention to detail, ensuring flawless execution of graphics, audio, and broadcast elements.
  • Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration and issue resolution.
  • Reliable and professional, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Racing knowledge and interest is favorable, helping to enhance broadcast quality and understanding of key moments.

Who are we?

At Entain Australia & New Zealand, we're on a mission to revolutionise the world of sports and gaming venue entertainment. We're the home of Australia and New Zealand's best gaming and tech talent, with a passion for pushing boundaries and creating unforgettable experiences.

We have a host of leading brands under the Entain umbrella – our customers can experience the best of sports betting and entertainment with Ladbrokes Australia and neds, where together they provide thrilling avenues for sports enthusiasts and racing aficionados alike.

We're also proud to support racing and sport in New Zealand through our 25-year strategic partnership with TAB NZ. The TAB brand in New Zealand connects enthusiasts to the heart of the action, whether it's horse racing, greyhounds, or a variety of thrilling sports. We're excited to be working alongside our other key NZ brands including Sport Nation, Trackside, and our brand new wagering brand betcha.

Entain Lifestyle...

  • Paid Medical Insurance: Get covered with Southern Cross medical insurance for you and your family!
  • Dedicated Training Plans: Power up your professional growth with our exclusive training programs.
  • Birthday Bonus: Take a breather on your special day, courtesy of us. It's your day to shine!
  • Be You: Express yourself! We celebrate your unique individuality, creating a supportive and inclusive work atmosphere.
  • Office Fun: Our Auckland and Wellington offices are game-ready with a pool table, dartboard, and sports on TV. Work's never been this fun!
  • Social Butterflies Welcome, join our clubs and dive into exciting activities regularly!

As a global employer, Entain is committed to providing a safe, fun, and inclusive culture where our people feel like they truly belong. We are a multicultural business that values, celebrates and respects individual differences, so whatever your sexuality, gender, gender identity, ability, age, race, religion, or belief, you will have a voice here, and the space to do your best work. Our diverse internal networks provide support for you to express your views and make a positive difference.

Due to the wagering aspect of our industry, applicants must be a minimum of 18 years to apply.

For more information, please reach out to us at careers@entaingroup.com.au or hit apply now.

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About The Company

Welcome to Entain.


Our journey as Entain began when we evolved from GVC Holdings on 9th December 2020, but our brands have been paving the way and making history since the 1880s.


Today, we’re one of the world’s largest sports betting and gaming entertainment groups – a FTSE 100 company that is home to more than 25 widely recognised brands, such as bwin, Coral, Foxy, Gala, Ladbrokes and partypoker.


But that’s just the beginning. We’re constantly broadening our horizons and expanding our global influence. For example, our partnership with MGM Resorts International has allowed us to make waves in the US by powering BetMGM with our bespoke and top-of-the-line technology.


It’s with this unique technology that we’re revolutionising our industry, and we’re boldly working towards being THE world leader in sports betting and gaming. Really though, it’s the people that truly make us who we are. There’s over 30,000 of us around the world and counting, but we all play for the same team.


We’re proud to promote a culture that shatters barriers to unite, and encourages uncompromised diversity of background, thought and experience. When we win, we win together.


If you share our values and want to be part of the revolution, we want you on our team. With offices across 19 different countries, we have an excellent history of identifying and nurturing the finest talent on a global scale. We’re all about putting our customers at the heart of the action and, with us, you can help bring moments of excitement into people’s lives.

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