Studio Director

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Retailer discounts

Personal days off

Job summary

Entain Trackside in Auckland is seeking a Studio Director for a part-time, 48-hour fortnight role. You will direct live and pre-recorded programming across multiple channels, coordinating producers, presenters, and crew to deliver engaging race and studio coverage.

Candidates bring at least four years in broadcasting, strong TV production knowledge, and the ability to make quick decisions under pressure in a fast-paced live environment. A 24/7 roster and training responsibilities are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years’ experience in a broadcasting environment or related field.
• Strong practical knowledge of television production, broadcast systems, and studio operations.
• Ability to make quick decisions and manage multiple priorities in a live environment.
• Strong computer literacy, attention to detail, and clear communication skills.
• Willingness to work across a 24/7 roster, including days, nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Direct live and recorded programming across Entain’s delivery channels, ensuring accurate outputs.
• Coordinate presenters, production crew, OB teams and external providers.
• Manage timing, presentation and sponsorship requirements during shifts.
• Make fast, accurate decisions under pressure to maintain a seamless customer experience.
• Complete shift reports and support the training of new team members by sharing broadcast knowledge.

Skills

Broadcasting experience

Television production

Live directing

Decision making under pressure

Team coordination

Computer literacy

Education

Degree in broadcasting

Diploma in broadcasting

Tools

Broadcast graphics equipment

Control room equipment

Job description

Auckland | On-site | Part time | Great perks

Direct live broadcast delivery and help create high-quality, engaging racing and studio coverage for our Entain Channels.

Why This Matters

At Entain, you'll join a global sports betting, gaming and entertainment business behind well-known brands such as Ladbrokes and neds in Australia, and Trackside, TAB, betcha, and Sport Nation in New Zealand. We're an ambitious, customer-focused organisation who moves fast, thinks boldly and creates experiences that excite millions of customers.

Trackside is New Zealand's premier racing broadcaster, delivering live coverage across multiple channels every day. As a Studio Director, you'll sit at the centre of this operation, where live content, precision, timing, and teamwork come together.

You'll direct engaging, consistent, and dynamic programming while making fast decisions in a live broadcast environment. Your work will help ensure our customers receive a high-quality viewing experience and that every race and programme is delivered accurately and professionally.

Your Impact

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced, 24/7 operation. The position is part-time, working 48 hours over a fortnight, with shifts across days, nights, weekends, and public holidays. Here’s a snapshot of your day to day:

• Direct live and recorded programming across Entain’s delivery channels, ensuring accurate, high-quality broadcast outputs
• Coordination of 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 maintain a seamless and engaging customer experience
• Complete shift reports and support the training of new team members by sharing your broadcast knowledge and experience

What You'll Bring

• A minimum of four years’ experience in a broadcasting environment or related field
• Strong practical knowledge of television production, broadcast systems, and studio operations
• Confidence making quick decisions and managing multiple priorities in a live, fast-paced environment
• Strong computer literacy, attention to detail, and clear communication skills
• Commitment to work across a 24/7 roster, including days, nights, weekends, and public holidays

Great to Have

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

• A degree, diploma, or other tertiary qualification in broadcasting, television production, or a related discipline
• Experience in racing or sports broadcasting
• Experience operating broadcast graphics and control room equipment

What You'll Gain

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

• Perks: Comprehensive wellbeing support, retailer discounts, and personal days off
• Flexibility: Part-time hours of 48 per fortnight, with varied shifts across our 24/7 operation
• Growth: Build your expertise in live directing, television production, broadcast operations, and real-time decision making
• Exposure: Work with presenters, producers, graphic operators, control room crew, outside broadcast teams, and national media colleagues
• People: Join a specialist broadcast team where collaboration, shared standards, and attention to detail drive performance
• Your Space: Based in a dedicated broadcast hub, with access to the wider office and perks, including sports on TVs, a pool table, free breakfast, and snacks

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

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.