Broadcast Operations Team Leader – Live TV

About the role

Entain is looking for a Broadcast Operations Team Leader to head the Master Control Room (MCR) and related functions in Auckland. You will be the final checkpoint before live content reaches customers, ensuring every broadcast is accurate, high‑quality and uninterrupted.

Key responsibilities

• Lead daily MCR operations to guarantee live and scheduled content is delivered on time and to broadcast standards.
• Manage and develop a team of operators, providing coaching, clear direction and performance leadership.
• Oversee circuit bookings, feed management and signal quality to meet technical requirements.
• Act as the escalation point during live incidents, making calm, informed decisions to minimise disruption.
• Improve workflows, documentation and processes to raise consistency, quality control and operational efficiency.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading a team in a live broadcast, MCR or media‑operations environment.
• Strong hands‑on capability across broadcast systems, MCR workflows and live content delivery.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure, troubleshoot issues and make sound operational decisions in real time.
• Confidence managing shift‑based operations with clear prioritisation and team coordination.

Required skills

• Broadcast systems
• MCR workflows
• Live content delivery

What we offer

• Competitive pay and great perks, including retailer discounts.
• Personal days off to balance life and work.
• Opportunities to build capability in team leadership, broadcast operations management and process improvement.