Trainee Race Analyst

Spotlight Sports Group is a global media and technology company specialising in content and data within sports betting, horse racing and fantasy sports. With over 400 employees, the group operates multiple award-winning brands, including Racing Post, the world’s largest horse racing affiliate, Pickswise, myracing and Free Super Tips. We partner with leading operators across the betting industry to produce and build multilingual, best-in-class digital products and content to engage and educate customers. ICS-digital, an international marketing agency including ICS-translate, also operates under the group.

This is a hybrid role where you will be based across our London office, the racecourse and home.

Job context:

As a member of the Raceday team you will have responsibility for the provision of in-depth post-race analysis and in-running comments on races in Britain and Ireland for the Racing Post's results service, for online and print.

Key accountabilities:

• Writing analysis comments
• Writing in-running comments
• Taking sectional times
• Subbing analysis and in-running comments
• Training and giving feedback on Raceday tasks where required
• Adhere to media and copyright laws
• Any other duties as and when required

Essential:

• In-depth knowledge of horse racing and form analysis
• Ability to interpret and describe races
• Excellent writing skills
• First class attention to detail
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Excellent teamwork skills

Desirable:

• Operational knowledge of Google docs and mail
• Experience of writing about horse racing, in particular form analysis

We offer a range of well-being initiatives, including private medical insurance, excellent parental leave, a working globally policy, mental health support, assistance programs, and social gatherings. We also provide a pension scheme and various other benefit schemes. Plus, we all get our birthdays off work and enjoy 25 days of holiday per year, as well as the opportunity to buy 5 additional days per year and you can be flexible about when you use your public holidays.

We’ve also got you covered with life assurance and exclusive perks like the Star card and our Step Further Awards (our employee recognition program) to recognise your dedication. For those working via the hybrid model (in the office and at home) we’ve made commuting easier with our Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme.

You can also take advantage of complimentary access to our Racing Post Members Club, complete with an Ultimate Membership. We believe in making a positive impact beyond the workplace, and you'll have the chance to volunteer two days per year with our charity partner, Autism in Racing.