Senior Racing Journalist: Exclusives & Expert Analysis

Spotlight Sports Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Birthday off

25 days holiday per year

Pension scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Racing Post Members Club access

Volunteer two days per year

Job summary

Spotlight Sports Group is seeking a senior journalist to deliver exclusive stories on Irish horseracing, both on and off the track. You will develop a strong contacts book with trainers, jockeys and administrators, and create analysis, columns and explainer packages for major stories.

As a senior journalist, you will contribute to Racing Post content, appear on video shows as an expert, and collaborate across teams to maximise impact in a fast-paced racing and betting landscape.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and storytelling skills with an instinct for finding stories others miss.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure and with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a regular flow of exclusives and a high volume of strong stories.
• Develop an unrivalled contacts book with senior trainers/jockeys and administrators.
• Write expert analysis, comments and explainers for comprehensive packages around the biggest stories.
• Produce audio-visual content as part of editorial packages and pitch ideas to the Ireland editor.

Job description

Spotlight Sports Group is seeking a senior journalist to deliver exclusive stories on Irish horseracing, both on and off the track. You will develop a strong contacts book with trainers, jockeys and administrators, and create analysis, columns and explainer packages for major stories.

As a senior journalist, you will contribute to Racing Post content, appear on video shows as an expert, and collaborate across teams to maximise impact in a fast-paced racing and betting landscape.