Who we are looking for
A Sports and Betting News Content Producer who will produce engaging, entertaining and informative multimedia content across our sports and betting news website.
You will have a passion for a variety of sports, as well as previous experience of working in a similar writing and production environment.
You will have the ability to demonstrate examples of your past work and produce outstanding content that represents the Company brand and maximises audience reach.
Keeping ahead of the sporting calendar will be a vital part of the role, ensuring that a variety of sports and events are covered in line with relevant betting markets and Company objectives. You will have a sound understanding of betting and how our content will be relevant and tailored to our customers.
You will directly report to the Sports and Betting News Manager, whilst working closely with the Sports and Betting News Deputy Manager and the Senior Content Producers.
This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company’s hybrid working from home policy.
Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Experience
* Good attention to detail, with an excellent standard and knowledge of both written and verbal English language.
* Ability to use Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) to maximise our audience engagement.
* Keen interest in a variety of sports including horse racing and a sound understanding of betting.
* Ability to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
* Effective communication and motivation skills.
* Excellent organisational and planning skills.
* Degree in Journalism or Communications.
* Understanding of Media Law and image restrictions.
Main Responsibilities
* Working with the management team to develop horse racing content on the sports and betting news site.
* Keeping up to date and ahead of the sporting calendar across all genres and fields and applying this within the context of the betting industry.
* Bringing in creative and original content ideas to maximise our audience engagement.
* Responding to breaking and developing stories.
* Liaising with our third party content creators to ensure we are delivering the highest quality of content.
* Liaising with Sports and Betting News Senior Content Producers regarding workload, planning and organisation.
* Liaising closely with other departments to maximise our audience engagement.
* Reporting to Management on the progress of projects.
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