Head of Broadcast

Join Race Coast as Head of Broadcast - Gallop TV - Be Part of Our Exciting Journey!

Race Coast is seeking a Head of Broadcast - Gallop TV who will ensure consistent world-class coverage of all live race meetings racing previews and special feature content.

The Head of Broadcast will lead the Gallop TV Broadcast Department overseeing all live horse racing broadcasts production operations technical operations and racing preview programming across KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing Events & Broadcast this role will ensure the highest

standards of broadcast quality storytelling and technical delivery while driving the creative

development of engaging video content for both broadcast and digital platforms.

The Head of Broadcast will manage two regional teams - Race Coast KwaZulu-Natal

and Race Coast Western Cape - who oversee Producers Presenters Broadcast Engineers Sound Operators Technicians Video Editors and Camera Operators.

The role requires a strong balance of operational leadership technical expertise and creative direction to ensure consistent world-class coverage of all live race meetings

racing previews and special feature content.

Location Durban/ Cape Town (with national oversight)

Employment Type Full-Time

Role Level Senior Management

Experience Minimum 8 -10 years experience

Department: Broadcast (Gallop TV)

What Youll Do

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Oversee the complete broadcast operation for Gallop TV in both KwaZulu-Natal and
• the Western Cape.
• Lead and mentor the regional broadcast managers to ensure smooth delivery of live productions previews studio-based shows and TVC (TV Commercial) production.
• Set and maintain technical creative and operational standards for all broadcastoutputs.
• Work closely with the Head of Marketing Events & Broadcast to align broadcastcontent with Race Coasts overall marketing sponsorship and audience engagement strategies.
• Develop and manage production schedules for local and national racing content.

Live Broadcast Management

• Ensure seamless live coverage of all race meetings including coordination between production engineering and on-course teams.
• Supervise pre-production planning: camera plans crew deployment technical setup and broadcast logistics.
• Oversee post-production workflows for replays highlights and packaged content.
• Manage signal quality and compliance for Gallop TVs feeds to Telemedia and to the SABC and liaise with SABC broadcast teams to ensure consistent communication and technical coordination with their broadcast team.

Racecourse Audio-Visual & Venue Experience Oversight

• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of audio-visual execution across all large formatscreens in-venue LED displays information boards and betting-related content systems at all RaceCoast venues.
• Ensure seamless broadcast feed integration with on-course screens for race days major events corporate hospitality and public race-day activations.
• Oversee audio and public-address systems to ensure race commentary announcements and entertainment audio are delivered clearly and professionally.
• Coordinate with technical crews venue operations and third-party AV partners to manage system checks troubleshooting and live support on race days.
• Maintain and continuously improve race-day fan experience through audio-visualquality real-time racing information delivery and on-screen content strategy.
• Provide strategic guidance and futureproofing for venue AV and sound systemupgrades ensuring synergy with broadcast technology advancements.

Content Creation & Innovation

• Oversee the conceptualisation and creation of racing previews feature segments and adverts for both broadcast and social media.
• Drive innovation in video storytelling and viewer engagement to grow the audiencefor the sport of horse racing.
• Collaborate with the Digital Marketing and Creative Design teams to align broadcastand digital content strategies.

Technical Oversight

• Oversee all technical infrastructure and equipment used in the broadcast operationsincluding OB vans camera systems editing suites and sound equipment ensuring adherence to professional standards.
• Work closely with Broadcast Engineers and Technicians on maintenance system upgrades and troubleshooting to ensure uptime.
• Ensure all broadcast activities comply with relevant technical safety and regulatoryrequirements.
• Continuously keep abreast of broadcast technology advancements productiontechniques and viewer engagement trends.
• Identify and recommend enhancements or upgrades to ensure Gallop TV maintainsthe highest broadcast standards and delivers an optimum viewing experience across all platforms.

People & Performance Management

• Provide leadership and direction to:

o KZN Broadcast Team

o Western Cape Broadcast Team

• Oversee recruitment training and professional development of production and technical team.
• Foster a collaborative high-performance team culture across both regions.
• Manage crew scheduling and ensure compliance with safety & operational protocols and quality control.

Budgeting & Reporting

• Manage the broadcast department budget including staffing equipment and operational production costs.
• Ensure cost efficiency while maintaining production quality.
• Report monthly on operational performance audience engagement and broadcast innovations to the Head of Marketing Events & Broadcast.

What Youll Need

• Bachelors degree or diploma in Broadcast Production Media Film & Television orrelated field.
• Minimum 810 years experience in broadcast operations including at least 3 years in a senior management or executive production role.
• Experience in sports broadcasting (horse racing in particular) highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of digital broadcast integration and streaming advantageous.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• A clear criminal record.

• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in the English language both verbally and in writing with team members and management. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form. Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Proactive: Should be proactive in all aspects. Goal and deadline driven with the ability to see out tasks till completion.
• Attention to Detail: Showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking and following processes and tasks; maintaining responsibility over tasks and ability to identify irregularities.
• Problem Solving: Identify analyses organize and solve problems and issues in a timely and effective manner. Anticipate problems identify root causes and take corrective action.
• Accountability: Follows through and delivers results despite obstacles. Admits errors and takes corrective action to avoid repetition. Approaches own work with dedication and a high sense of responsibility.
• Service Excellence: Primary focus of ones actions. Follows up on requests timeously to ensure that the final product or service meets expectations.

• Dynamic Environment: Be part of a vibrant team at one of Cape Towns most iconic venues.
• Innovation at the Forefront: Work with the latest technology in a fast-paced exciting environment.
• Career Growth: We believe in nurturing talent and offering opportunities for growth and development.

Ready to Join the Adventure

If youre passionate about horseracing and broadcast wed love to hear from you.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following:

• Resume/ CV: Detailing professional experience and qualifications.
• A Cover Letter: Explaining your interest in the role and how your experience aligns with our requirements.

E-mail or apply via PNET

Closing Date Sunday 15^th February 2026