Multi-Media Journalist – Racing Post

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ireland.

📋 Description

• Produce and feature in video content for social media platforms and YouTube, encompassing short-form clips, social-native formats, and contributions to Racing Post shows, both in front of and behind the camera.

• Participate in race meetings and various events to create video and written content on-site.

• Craft news articles, features, race previews, and reports.

• Generate and propose innovative ideas for new video and social-first formats aimed at expanding the audience on digital platforms.

• Daily monitoring of racing and betting news to identify visually or socially engaging stories.

• Collaborate closely with the Ireland editor and the broader editorial team, especially the Video and Audience teams, to ensure content effectively reaches the appropriate audiences in suitable formats.

⛳️ Requirements

• Solid understanding of horseracing and betting.

• Experience in creating video or social-first content; a personal portfolio, active social media channels, or professional work are all relevant.

• Excellent written communication skills and a knack for storytelling across different formats.

• Comfort and confidence in front of the camera with the ability to communicate effectively.

• Knowledge of social platforms, including performance metrics and effective content creation strategies.

• Capacity to work swiftly and accurately under pressure.

• Availability to work on weekends and bank holidays as part of a seven-day rota.

• Experience in a newsroom or digital publishing setting (preferred).

• Video editing capabilities (preferred).

• A proven history of audience building on social media platforms (preferred).

• A valid, clean driving license (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Private medical insurance.

• Excellent parental leave policy.

• A global working policy.

• Mental health support services.

• Assistance programs.

• Opportunities for social gatherings.

• Pension scheme.

• Various additional benefit schemes.

• Days off for birthdays.

• 25 days of annual leave.

• Life assurance coverage.

• Exclusive perks such as the Star card.

• Step Further Awards employee recognition program.

• Season Ticket Loan availability.

• Cycle to Work Scheme.

• Complimentary access to the Racing Post Members Club, including an Ultimate Membership.

• Volunteer opportunities for two days per year with the charity partner.