Job Description

Multiskilled MCR Operator

Auckland | On-site, studio-based | Full-time | 24/7 roster | Exciting perks

Why This Matters

At Entain, you’ll be part of a global business shaping the future of 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. Our Media team plays an important role in delivering live racing and scheduled content to customers across New Zealand and Australia.

As a Multiskilled MCR Operator, you’ll join our fast-paced Auckland studio team, supporting the preparation, transmission and quality control of broadcast content. You’ll work across media preparation and playout, live channel switching, technical transmission, quality control and retail audio. You’ll also help ensure content is accurately captured, labelled, stored and delivered on time, with a strong focus on the customer experience.

This is an opportunity to build your skills across broadcast operations, production support, media management and technical services, while working alongside an experienced and supportive Media team.

Your Impact

Based in our Auckland studio, you’ll be part of a fast-paced, 24/7 live broadcast operation. This role offers variety, with shifts across weekdays, weekends and public holidays in line with racing schedules. Shifts are rostered across a 10-day fortnight. Here’s a snapshot of your day:

• Prepare transmission schedules, commercial logs, graphics and media content for playout, ensuring all content is accurate and delivered on time.
• Capture, ingest, label, store and archive domestic and international production material across media servers, databases, archives and FTP systems.
• Coordinate and monitor fibre, satellite and IP circuits, linefeeds, voice-overs and studio content.
• Perform quality control before and during transmission, manage channel branding and sponsor commitments, and switch or mix retail audio channels.
• Liaise with Producers, Directors, Outside Broadcast teams, Production Services and external providers to resolve or escalate technical issues and prepare shift reports.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in broadcasting, media operations, transmission or a related technical environment.
• Strong understanding of broadcast operations and live content delivery.
• Excellent attention to detail when managing audio, video, graphics, schedules and transmission requirements.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure, make timely decisions and meet critical deadlines in a live broadcast environment.
• Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with production teams, service providers and stakeholders.
• A dependable and collaborative approach, with a strong work ethic and willingness to work rostered shifts, including 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.

• Knowledge of racing, sports broadcasting or racing media operations.
• Experience using media servers, broadcast scheduling systems, FTP platforms, circuit management systems or other live production tools.
• A qualification in Digital Media, Broadcasting or a related field.

What You’ll Gain

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

• Reward: Great perks including personal days off and retailer discounts.
• Growth: Build your experience across broadcast operations, master control, transmission, media management and technical services.
• Exposure: Work closely with Producers, Directors, Outside Broadcast teams, production specialists and external broadcast providers.
• People: Join a knowledgeable and supportive Media team where collaboration, ownership and calm decision-making are valued.
• Wellbeing: Access wellbeing support and Southern Cross Health Insurance.
• Your space: Enjoy free breakfast and snacks, sports on TVs, a pool table and a modern Auckland workplace designed for you.

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.

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.