Overview

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, 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 role will be working from our London office 3 days a week and 2 days working from home.

Primarily to support the Marketing Team in driving new customer account acquisition and betting conversion across all Spotlight Sports Group Channels. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills, getting involved in a broad range of communication channels and gain exposure across different marketing departments and activities including CRM, Campaigns, Affiliate Operations, Social Media and Video Production.

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder management and close collaboration with the editorial team, internal design, content marketing, commercial stakeholders and product team to deliver effective marketing activations.
• Work with stakeholders across the business to help create and execute overarching marketing campaigns.
• Spend time with each marketing department (Campaigns, Affiliate Operations, CRM, Social & Video) to understand how each area supports business goals.
• Plan, schedule and execute detailed marketing plans around key festivals, with a main focus on Cheltenham, Aintree and Royal Ascot.
• Support the Campaigns Manager to plan, create, coordinate and deliver core marketing campaigns for Racing Post, supporting bookmaker partners and delivering conversion campaigns that meet contractual obligations.
• Support the CRM team to deliver regular, high-quality communications via email and the Racing Post app.
• Support the Social Media Team to produce engaging content that drives growth, increases betting revenues and promotes Racing Post products across social channels (including MyRacing Tips and Footy Super Tips).
• Assist the video production team by creating content, graphics and video clips, meeting deadlines and optimising key moments.
• Learn to deliver flawless execution of Racing Post marketing campaigns across all key media channels.
• Perform regular QA of all customer journeys across Racing Post products.
• Analyse results of marketing activity to guide future improvements for revenue-driving channels.
• Develop a holistic view of marketing work to cover for annual leave and broaden experience across the function.
• This role includes some weekend work (approximately 2-4 days per month).

Qualifications & Skills

• Sports knowledge and understanding of sports betting is essential.
• An understanding or interest in horse racing is beneficial.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills with a collaborative approach.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Highest level of attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

We offer a range of well-being initiatives, including private medical insurance, excellent parental leave, a global working policy, mental health support, assistance programs, and social gatherings. We provide a pension scheme and various other benefit schemes. Plus, we offer 25 days of holiday per year, with the option to buy 5 additional days, and flexibility around public holidays.

We also offer life assurance and exclusive perks such as the Star card and our Step Further Awards to recognise dedication. For those working via a hybrid model, we provide Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work schemes. Complimentary access to Racing Post Members Club with an Ultimate Membership is included, and you have the opportunity to volunteer two days per year with our charity partner, Autism in Racing.