RMG is supporting the successful Jockey Ambassador Training programme run by JETS, which will involved a one-day workshop at Newmarket and the opportunity for jockeys to learn more about TV production and presentation.
The workshop has been designed to appeal to as many jockeys as possible with the only fixture on that day being a Chelmsford evening meeting. Jockeys attending the workshop will also be given the additional option to either attend a media introduction day with Racing TV where they can choose to receive an overview of the production gallery, edit suite and virtual reality studio at the Ealing Broadcast Centre in London or a day shadowing presenters and pundits on course.
The event follows successful previous workshops held at Warwick, Newmarket and Sandown Park giving jockeys the opportunity to develop new skills and gain knowledge to enhance their profile, engage successfully with a range of media and maximise commercial opportunities.
The day will focus on personal branding and social media in the morning whilst the afternoon will involve practical interview skills training which will help jockeys learn how to adapt to different media and different audiences. The various speakers will come from across sport giving jockeys insights into the wider sports industry and how athletes need to adapt to the changing media landscape.
JETS Manager, Rachel Jones said:
“We are delighted to be able to offer jockeys such a wealth of cross sport expertise and knowledge throughout the day to help them with their careers and raise their profile both in and out of the saddle. Each session is designed to be as interactive as possible and following the positive feedback from previous workshops we really hope jockeys will take advantage of this fantastic learning opportunity which JETS is funding. We believe that this focussed type of training will also benefit the wider sport of racing as the industry seeks to attract new and varied audiences and participants.”
Seb Vance, Director of Communications at Racecourse Media Group, parent company of Racing TV, said:
“RMG is always keen to work closely with various stakeholders for the benefit of horse racing, and we have long held a strong and valued relationship with the jockeys, the real stars of the sport. We are delighted to offer the opportunity for jockeys to learn more about television production and presentation. We have seen many jockeys benefit from media training and insight, which have helped them both in their careers as jockeys and for careers in the media once they’ve hung up the saddle.”