Department: Gallery Production
Line Manager: Head of Gallery Production
Direct reports: None
Job classification: Permanent
Hours of work: 160 hours per month (average of 16 shifts per month)
Location: Ealing Broadcast Centre with travel to racecourses in UK and Ireland
Key Interactions: Production Team and Talent
About us:
Racecourse Media Group is the umbrella organisation for 35 racecourses which hold an interest in Racing TV (Sky 424, Virgin 536 and 411, Freeview and YouView 261), GBI Racing (international betting shop/digital service) and Racecourse Data Company (licensor of Pre-Race Data). In addition, content from 37 racecourses is distributed by Sports Information Services (SIS) to Licensed Betting Offices (LBOs) in the UK and Ireland.
Job Purpose:
A Junior Analyst is required to join the production team of Racing TV, to present live and recorded segments for use in programmes from the studios in Ealing and on location at racecourses and racing establishments throughout the UK and Ireland.
Job Accountabilities:
- To provide analysis for all Racing TV programmes utilising data from Race IQ
- To present aspects of the Racing TV, live and recorded, output
- To be a key part of the team that produces and presents The Verdict analysis strand of programming
- Contribute to the ongoing development of metrics for the Race IQ product
Measures for the role:
- Contribute to the ongoing development of metrics for the Race IQ product
- Generate ideas and independently take them to completion
- Ensure accuracy and compliance with instructions for tasks set
- To work collaboratively with the wider production teams to produce best outcomes for the channel
Any other relevant information:
- Evenings, weekends, and bank holidays are an integral part of the shift system
- Flexible shift pattern to account for the racing calendar
- Flexibility to travel and work non-standard hours
- To always comply with Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices in accordance with current legislation and as detailed in the Company’s Health & Safety and Policy and Procedures
RMG Person Specification for Junior Analyst
| Essential | Desirable | |
| Experience
(work and tasks) |
– Experience collecting, analysing and/or presenting data
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– Previous experience of working in a live broadcast environment
– Experience within the horse racing and betting industry
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| Skills
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– Ability to utilise data to present and analyse horse racing performance
– Keen eye for accuracy and detail – Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines – Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
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– Voice over and presentation skills, and the ability to work with production talkback
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| Competencies/
behaviours
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– A passion for racing and excellent racing knowledge
– Team player – Communication: Being respectful, approachable, empathetic and team oriented – Time management: Managing time well and being on time
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– Knowledge and interest in the latest advances in horseracing data
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| Other
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– Willing to provide flexible cover according to the needs of the channel
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How to apply:
Applications for the role of Junior Analyst will close on Friday 10th January 2025.
Alongside your CV and covering letter, we would also like to see a short clip (no longer than one minute) of an ante-post preview of a race of your choice at the 2025 Cheltenham festival.
If you have a showreel, please supply a copy/link to it with your application. Please send applications to recruitment@racecoursemediagroup.com.
To download a copy of the job description and person specification, click here: Junior Analyst – JD Dec 2024
RMG Operations is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on grounds of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, ethnic origin, disability, age or political or religious belief in its recruitment or other employment policies.