Studio Director - Live Racing Broadcasts

About the role

Entain's Trackside, New Zealand's premier racing broadcaster, is looking for a Studio Director in Auckland. You will direct live and recorded programming across Entain's delivery channels, helping create high-quality, engaging racing and studio coverage. The role is part-time, 48 hours over a fortnight, with shifts across days, nights, weekends and public holidays.

Key responsibilities

• Direct live and recorded programming across Entain's delivery channels, ensuring accurate, high-quality broadcast outputs
• Coordinate presenters, graphic operators, production crew, outside broadcast teams and external providers
• Manage timing, presentation, sponsorship requirements and verbal and visual content throughout each shift
• Make fast, accurate decisions under pressure to keep the broadcast seamless and engaging
• Complete shift reports and support the training of new team members by sharing broadcast knowledge

Required profile

• Experience directing live television, multi-camera studio production or similar broadcast programming
• Minimum of four years' experience in a broadcasting environment or related field
• Commitment to a 24/7 roster including days, nights, weekends and public holidays
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old due to the wagering nature of the industry

Required skills

• Practical knowledge of television production, broadcast systems and studio operations
• Quick decision-making and ability to manage several priorities in a live setting
• Strong computer literacy, attention to detail and clear communication
• Nice to have: a degree or diploma in broadcasting or television production, racing or sports broadcasting experience, and experience with broadcast graphics and control room equipment

What we offer

• Wellbeing support, retailer discounts and personal days off
• Part-time hours of 48 per fortnight with varied shifts
• Growth in live directing, television production and broadcast operations
• A dedicated broadcast hub with sports on TVs, a pool table, free breakfast and snacks