An opportunity to work for the leading horse racing media rights organisation, as part of the production team at their broadcast facilities in Raynes Park and Ealing Broadcast Centre London. In this role, you will be responsible with overseeing the editorial and gallery production of individual race meetings using both remote and traditional methodologies.
Job Accountabilities:
PRODUCTION
- Liaise with the on-course presentation team to establish the priorities for the coverage.
- Liaise with the Racing TV main channel producer ahead of racing to establish their needs from the fixture.
- Attend and add to the agenda of daily editorial meetings.
- Liaise with the race day director to ensure they have clarity as to what the requirements are from the coverage.
- Liaise with the radio cam operator at the meeting to establish the requirements that you have for the coverage from the fixture, both pre & post-race.
- Establish that the correct replay sequences have been put in place.
- Liaise with the Racecourse and Channel Editor before racing to establish if there are any requirements from either the racecourse executive regarding sponsors interviews etc, or the Racing TV Digital Team with regards content they might be seeking.
- Ensure that the correct graphical information is being displayed.
- Ensure that the audio levels are being delivered to the correct broadcasting specifications.
- Liaise with MCR to ensure to content is being received and broadcast to industry standards.
REVENUE
- Ensure that once the “window” opens on bookmaking partners’ websites, that content is being created through the on-course team.
- Request and editorially oversee on-course interviews (pre & postrace) that can positively affect turnover on races at the meeting.
- Ensure that the Racing TV digital team are made aware of any interviews that could have value to their platforms.
- Ensuring that the best possible coverage from any given race meeting is achieved.
- Helping to evolve and improve the standard of the coverage from any given race meeting.
- Assisting in the creation of unique content that can be utilised by the Racing TV digital team.
Measures for the role:
- Ensuring that the key deadlines and daily requirements are met to ensure a smooth output of Watch & Bet content.
- Producing and editing live content that confirms to the OFCOM Broadcasting Code.
- Producing and editing live content that aligns with RMG’s mission and business goals.
- Increase in customer engagement for Watch & Bet content.
Any other relevant information:
- Evenings, weekends and bank holidays are an integral part of the shift pattern as dictated by the BHA and HRI racing calendar.
- Flexible shift pattern to account for the schedule of fixtures day by day.
- To comply at all times with Health & Safety regulations and safe working practise in accordance with current legislation and as detailed in the Company’s Health and Safety Policy and Procedures.
To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, click here: Producer W&B JD
How to apply:
Please send your covering letter and CV to recruitment@racecoursemediagroup.com by midnight on Wednesday 1st May 2024.