Broadcast Operations Team Leader (MCR)

Broadcast Operations Team Leader

Auckland | On-site (Studio-based) | Full-time | Competitive pay & exciting perks

Lead the delivery of live broadcast content by keeping systems, people, and feeds running accurately, reliably, and on time.

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 live broadcast operation. As the final checkpoint before content reaches customers, the MCR team ensures everything that goes to air is accurate, high quality, and delivered without disruption. You’ll lead a hands-on team across MCR, Presentation, and Media functions, improving consistency, lifting standards, and keeping operations running smoothly in a fast-paced, 24-7 environment.

Your Impact

• Lead daily MCR operations to ensure all live and scheduled content is delivered accurately, on time, and to broadcast standards
• Manage and develop a team of operators, building capability through coaching, clear direction, and performance leadership
• Oversee circuit bookings, feed management, and signal quality to ensure all incoming and outgoing content meets technical requirements
• Act as the escalation point during live issues, making calm, informed decisions to resolve problems and minimise disruption
• Improve workflows, documentation, and processes to lift consistency, quality control, and operational efficiency

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience leading a team in a live broadcast, MCR, or media operations environment, with clear responsibility for performance, development, and day-to-day operations
• 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 a clear understanding of prioritisation, team coordination, and delivery standards

Great to Have

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

• Understanding of end-to-end production workflows and outside broadcast environments
• Experience within sports, racing, or live event broadcasting
• Familiarity with working across multiple broadcast brands or channels

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 & great perks, including retailer discounts
• Flexibility: Personal days off to balance life and work
• Growth: Build capability in team leadership, broadcast operations management, and process improvement across MCR, Presentation, and Media
• Exposure: Work across Trackside, Sport Nation, and live racing and sports broadcasts, collaborating with production, OB teams, and external broadcast partners
• People: A close-knit, experienced broadcast team that values hands-on leadership, clear communication, and working side-by-side during live operations
• Perks: Wellbeing support, Southern Cross Health Insurance, 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 the energy, impact, and opportunity that make Entain different.

There’s nothing like it.

Your Next Move

Apply now or contact careers@entaingroup.com.au 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.