Commercial Media Specialist

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Entain Australia and New Zealand is looking for a Commercial Media Specialist to join our Broadcasting team. We have a passion for pushing boundaries and creating unforgettable experiences and we are surrounded by driven individuals who are eager to be immersed in a progressive and agile environment.

The Commercial Media Specialist is responsible for the building of and smooth running and implementation of Entain Media’s advertising across all platforms, including Trackside TV, SENZ Radio and digital channels. Working with our producers and external sales team, this role will guide the selling of advertising and sponsorships, and once sold, their implementation and running on a day-to-day basis, plus post-campaign reporting. 

Where and how you can work...

We have offices in Auckland, Wellington, Darwin, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. We value a flexible work environment and support a hybrid working model, allowing employees to spend two days a week at the office, ensuring work-life balance and individual preferences. This role will be based in Auckland, with time spent across both of our TAB and SENZ offices.

Your day-to-day...

• Build the Entain Media commercial business – in coordination with our external sales partner and existing internal teams, set up and implement a functional commercial sales system across the Entain Media platforms – television, radio, digital. 
• Be the representative of Entain Media with external advertising sales team – attend all necessary meetings and be a point of contact for this sales team; build knowledge of realistic commercial opportunities on our platforms and how these can be leveraged for selling; guide the sales team on what is and isn’t possible and desirable on our platforms and be responsible for any feedback to this sales team both during and post campaign. Implementation and running of sold campaigns – once sold, it is your responsibility to transform the sold contract into an active sponsorship/campaign by working with an external traffic team, our producers, on air talent and control room crew.  
• Manage all advertising inventory – make sure TV and radio inventory, plus sponsorship collateral, is keyed appropriately, kept ordered and up to date, and removed from transmission once campaigns are complete. Keep track of sales figures and playout. Be on the lookout for commercial opportunities – develop possible properties for sale with our internal production team and the external sales team. 
• Manage existing client relationships – manage the group of long running Trackside clients who run small advertising spot campaigns, be their point of contact, draw up spot schedules and contracts, manage their advertising collateral and implementation of their contracts. 

You're a match if you ideally have...

• Work Experience – 2-3 years experience in commercial sales and campaign implementation at a broadcaster is essential. An understanding and appreciation of live broadcasting, racing and wagering is useful.
• People skills – excellent communication skills are required both in person and via phone to an internal and external audience. Experience representing a business to an external partner with confidence. Resourceful and driven, self-reliant with a strong attention to detail. 
• Educational Requirements – secondary school qualifications in Maths and English. 
• Technical skills, desirable – experience with a scheduling system is desirable as a backup to an existing staff member, but our system will be taught. Experience working in Microsoft Office environments. 

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. 

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.

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 rugby, cricket, racing, or a variety of other thrilling sports.

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.
• Hybrid and Flexible Working: Work hard, play smart!
• 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 [email protected] or hit apply now.