Studio Director & Broadcast Team Lead

Studio Director & Broadcast Team Lead

Auckland | On-site | Full Time | Competitive pay & great perks

Lead live broadcast delivery and shape the performance, quality, and consistency of Trackside’s on-air product.

Why This Matters

At Entain, you’ll be part of a global business shaping what’s next in sports betting, gaming, and entertainment. Home to Ladbrokes and neds in Australia, and TAB, betcha, Trackside, and Sport Nation in New Zealand, we move fast, think boldly, and create experiences that reach and excite millions. Powered by the pride, energy, and impact of our people, this is a place where your potential can grow through work that genuinely matters.

This role sits at the centre of our broadcast operation, where live content, precision, and timing come together. You’ll stay hands-on directing high-quality racing and studio coverage on Trackside, while leading the team responsible for delivering seamless broadcast operations across our Australian channels. It’s a role that balances leadership, technical execution, and real-time decision making in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment.

Your Impact

• Direct live and recorded programming across Trackside channels, ensuring accurate, high-quality broadcast output every time
• Collaborate with production, presenters, OB teams, and external partners to deliver seamless end-to-end broadcasts
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Broadcast Channel Operators, building capability, consistency, and accountability
• Manage rosters, shift coverage, and workforce planning to maintain uninterrupted channel operations
• Oversee broadcast standards, ensuring timing, presentation, and compliance are consistently met

What You’ll Bring

• Strong multi-camera studio and live directing experience in a fast-paced broadcast environment
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams while maintaining high performance standards
• Confidence operating under pressure, making fast, accurate decisions during live broadcasts
• High attention to detail, with a focus on broadcast quality, timing, and operational consistency

Great to Have

These are a bonus, so if you don’t have them all, we’d still like to hear from you.

• Experience in racing or sports broadcasting
• Background in rostering, workforce planning, or shift-based environments
• Experience developing training materials, style guides, or operational documentation

What You’ll Gain

You’ll join a connected, high-energy environment where sport, entertainment, collaboration, and momentum are part of the everyday.

• Reward: Competitive pay and great perks, including retailer discounts
• Flexibility: Personal days off to balance life and work
• Growth: Build your leadership capability while deepening expertise in live broadcast delivery, training, and operational planning
• Exposure: Work across Trackside, TAB, Ladbrokes, and neds, collaborating with production teams, presenters, and national broadcast operations
• People: Lead a specialist broadcast team in a hands-on environment where support, accountability, and shared standards drive performance
• Perks: Comprehensive wellbeing support, free breakfast and snacks, and an office worth showing up to - think pool table, sports on TVs, and a modern space designed for you

It’s a place to build your skills, connect with great people, and grow your potential through work that genuinely matters.

There’s nothing like it.

Your Next Move

Apply now or contact [email protected] if you’d like more information.

Once you’ve applied, our Talent team will review your application and keep you updated. If your application progresses, next steps may include a Talent team conversation, hiring team interviews, or a role-related task, giving us the chance to get to know each other, talk through the role, and answer your questions.

We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Due to the wagering aspect of our industry, applicants must be at least 18 years old to apply.