Outside Broadcast Operator

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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. Our Outside Broadcast fleet is responsible for filming live race day activities, playing a crucial role in the successful production of our visual content. We are now seeking an Outside Broadcast Operator to join our Palmerston North team on a part-time basis.

From day one, you'll dive into the fast-paced world of racing and broadcasting, bringing immersive coverage to life. As an Outside Broadcast Operator, you’ll work alongside a talented, experienced team, contributing to high-quality broadcasts for race days and online productions. Your role will evolve across various areas like camera, sound, vision control, and directing, while enhancing the customer experience and embodying Entain’s core values. With a range of career pathways, you'll have opportunities to grow in production, engineering, and more.

Entain is excited to welcome you into the thrilling world of horseracing, sports, and wagering. To help us better understand your passion for the industry and your fit for the role, we kindly ask that you include a Cover Letter with your application. Please use this opportunity to highlight your enthusiasm, experience, and why you're a great match for the position.

Where and how you can work...

We have offices in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Sydney, and Brisbane, to name a few! This role is based in Palmerston North, including travel across the North Island for race days.

You will be immersed in field-based work, where it all happens! Your day kicks off at the office, before heading to the racecourse with the team. From setting up and conducting essential checks to diving right into the heart of race day, you’ll be immersed in the excitement every step of the way.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone seeking part-time hours during the bustling Spring and Summer seasons! You thrive within a dynamic environment and enjoys a flexible schedule across weekdays, weekends, some public holidays, and potential late nights.

Your day-to-day...

• Work effectively with team members to pack and move equipment to and from the race track for events.
• Assemble, prepare, set up, and test cameras and other equipment. Ensure communications are set up correctly.
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with other Outside Broadcast team members to ensure a seamless quality image is broadcast.
• Provide communication between the outside broadcast truck, enabling commentator audio for programming to take place.
• Report any issues to the Director and/or technical staff in a timely manner and assist technical staff with resolving issues.
• Perform basic maintenance checks on equipment at the conclusion of a race day and escalate any equipment issues to the technical team.
• Conduct yourself with the customer as they key priority, consistently demonstrating Entain values.

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

• Relevant work experience in a Camera Operator role, and/or a racing/broadcasting background, would be desirable.
• Educational qualifications, including a relevant Tertiary qualification, would be advantageous.
• Sound understanding of cameras and their most effective means of use, or the desire to learn and develop your skills.
• Interest or experience in the NZ horse or greyhound racing industry, would be advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent people skills, a team player attitude, and the ability to take direction well.
• A sharp and observant mindset, with the capability to concentrate and remain switched on for long periods.
• Good stamina and physical fitness is essential, including the ability to lift heavy equipment on foot over long distances.
• Full car license is essential. Class 2 (heavy traffic license to drive trucks) would be desirable.

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...

• Dedicated Training Plans: Power up your professional growth with our exclusive training programs.
• 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.