Assistant Producer

Role:                   Assistant Producer (Experienced)                          

Department:     Post-Production

Reporting to:     Head of Post Production             

Contract:            Permanent

Direct Reports: N/A       

Location:            Ealing Studios, Ealing

Hours of work: 40 hours per week

About us:

Racecourse Media Group is the umbrella organisation for those 35 racecourses which hold an interest in Racing TV (Sky 426, Virgin 536 and 411), Racing TV International (international betting shop/digital service) and Racecourse Data Company (licensor of Pre-Race Data). Racing TV and Racing TV International also broadcast racing from all 26 Irish racecourses.

Job Purpose:

Assisting in all areas of the editorial and technical production of Racing TV’s output

Job Accountabilities:

• Enhance race previews & reviews as directed by senior producers

• This can include - Researching and preparing relevant video form; video highlights; statistics for graphics and setting up telephone interviews

• Operation of HEGO telestrator to illustrate racing incidents Daily clipping of races for archive on IPD Devising, planning, and delivering filming projects Editing features and channel content with the help of experienced editors After a suitable period of training, applicants will be expected to edit their own content After a suitable period of training, applicants will be expected to produce their own programmes Keeping presenters, staff and producers informed of production plans Producing reports of duties performed

Measures for the role:

• Generate ideas and independently take them to completion To work collaboratively within a team to produce best outcomes for the channe Ensure accuracy and compliance with instructions for tasks set A passion for horse racing 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 comply at all times 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.

How to apply:

Please send your covering letter and CV to recruitment@racecoursemediagroup.com by Thursday 13^th October 2022.

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.