Job Description

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At Entain Australia & New Zealand, our customers are at the heart of what we do. Our Media team is on a mission to provide Kiwis with a thrilling racing, betting, and sports experience. We're looking for a Digital Producer who is well equipped to launch and elevate the social media presence of NZ's well-loved historic brand Trackside.

You are experienced in driving compelling content across websites and social media to boost audience engagement and brand connection. You're ready and eager to dive into the world of television production and breathe life into the untouched digital world of this renowned horseracing and sports broadcast network. This is an opportunity to truly make your mark and be recognised for your novel impact on this rising industry. While Trackside forms the heart of your role, this is a dynamic opportunity enabling you to grow expertise across other key brands including SENZ and LoveRacing.

Where and how you can work...

We have offices in Auckland, Wellington, Darwin, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. This position is based in our Auckland office. While there may be the occasional opportunity to work remotely, this type of role is mostly based in the studio on a rolling roster with some nights and weekend work included to meet racing needs.

Your day-to-day...

• Promote New Zealand racing across social platforms to maximise reach and engagement.
• Create engaging and informative content to build brand awareness, drive user engagement, and increase social media following.
• Identify great on-air content every day, then repurpose and distribute it onto a variety of digital platforms.
• Produce online articles for Trackside, videos for social media platforms, and quote graphics for Instagram, Facebook and more.
• Design and execute original video, news, and infographics content, based on racing news in New Zealand and abroad
• Support our broadcast teams whether they be on-site at race venues, or back at base, capturing great content of all forms for digital distribution.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, emerging platforms, and best practices in social media.

You're a match if you have…

• A university qualification (or equivalent experience) in a journalism and/or communications field.
• Experience in writing and driving desirable content across websites and social media platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a flair for creating engaging content.
• High attention to detail, paired with the ability to autonomously work to deadlines.
• A keen eye for graphic design, with the ability to use Canva for making infographics and social tiles.
• Videography skills, or eagerness to learn, for video content creation across Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube.
• Proficiency in using social media management tools and analytics platforms would be advantageous.

Who are we?

At Entain Australia & New Zealand, we're on a mission to revolutionise the world of sports and gaming venue entertainment. We're the home of Australia and New Zealand's best gaming and tech talent, with a passion for pushing boundaries and creating unforgettable experiences.

We have a host of leading brands under the Entain umbrella – our customers can experience the best of sports betting and entertainment with Ladbrokes Australia and neds, where together they provide thrilling avenues for sports enthusiasts and racing aficionados alike. Through Entain Venues, our venue partners offer non-stop entertainment through our line-up of brands from the Australian Poker League and SportsPick to the challenges of InnQUIZitive and many more. 

We're also proud to support racing and sport in New Zealand through our 25-year strategic partnership with TAB NZ. The TAB brand in New Zealand connects enthusiasts to the heart of the action, whether it's horse racing, greyhounds, or a variety of thrilling sports.

Our New Zealand space is growing rapidly and we're proud to welcome SENZ on board! SENZ is New Zealand's dedicated home of sports radio and online content. It's your destination for radio and online commentary of cricket, rugby league and much more, as well as top sporting analysis from personalities integral to our team like Ian Smith, Israel Dagg, Stephen Donald, Kirstie Stanway, Mark Stafford, Riccardo Ball, Daniel McHardy and more.

Entain Lifestyle...

• Paid Medical Insurance: Get covered with Southern Cross medical insurance, up to $1,500 in value annually, for you and your family!
• Dedicated Training Plans: Power up your professional growth with our exclusive training programs.
• Birthday Bonus: Take a breather on your special day, courtesy of us. It's your day to shine!
• Be You: Express yourself! We celebrate your unique individuality, creating a supportive and inclusive work atmosphere.
• Office Fun: Our Auckland and Wellington offices are game-ready with a pool table, dartboard, and sports on TV. Work's never been this fun!
• Social Butterflies Welcome, join our clubs and dive into exciting activities regularly!

As a global employer, Entain is committed to providing a safe, fun, and inclusive culture where our people feel like they truly belong. We are a multicultural business that values, celebrates and respects individual differences, so whatever your sexuality, gender, gender identity, ability, age, race, religion, or belief, you will have a voice here, and the space to do your best work. Our diverse internal networks provide support for you to express your views and make a positive difference.

For more information, please reach out to us at careers@entaingroup.com.au or hit apply now.