English Racing Wagering Program Presenter

The Department

The English Broadcasting team is responsible for providing live coverage of race meetings in Hong Kong, overseas simulcast meetings and programmes and content that promotes Hong Kong racing across the world.

The jobholder reports to the Executive Producer (English Broadcasting) and is responsible for ensuring high quality racing commentary, an appealing presentation in racing programmes, and the incorporation of related topics of interest in order to provide a comprehensive racing and wagering service that local and international viewers find informative and entertaining.

The Job

You will:

Race Day

• As part of the presentation team for live trackside TV coverage, deliver well-researched and detailed racing presentation in an accurate and entertaining manner which caters to different viewers around the world
• Accurately provide racing and betting information to local and international viewers

Inbound Simulcast Races

• Handle live simulcast race presentation; prepare technically accurate, well-researched and detailed commentary for inbound simulcast programmes for knowledgeable racing viewers whilst also catering for the needs of a general audience
• Develop interesting and informative simulcast programming concepts. The racing programmes should effectively incorporate racing and wagering information, video clips on Hong Kong racing, information on Club facilities and operations, profiles of trainers and jockeys, special promotions on principal featured races, and pre-taped and live interviews

Non Race Day

• Prepare form for each race meeting and may be asked to work on Racing To Win and Hong Kong Direct; presenting programmes with high quality commentary and recommending short and long-term programming concepts to enrich the programmes
• Prepare and conduct live and pre-recorded interviews with jockeys and trainers for the Club’s racing programmes
• Prepare in-depth information and is a readily accessible information source on trainers, owners, jockeys and horses before races which is to be used for developing commentary, preparing special interviews and conducting track work analysis for pre-race programmes
• Work on TV Specials for International Group 1 races
• When required, travel to Conghua to present showcase meetings and barrier trials at the CTC
• Provide voice-over services and professional recommendations; assist in enhancing the voice-over quality of in-house videos
• Review all translated scripts to ensure that the content flows smoothly and the data and terminologies are accurate
• When required, host Racing Club or Member events as part of official duty to meet members

General

• Ensure compliance with RGP and all stipulated legal requirements pertaining to wagering, thereby protecting the integrity of the Club’s business
• Undertake other duties assigned by the Executive Producer, English Broadcasting       

About You

You should have:

• Well-rounded education, preferably with Tertiary education
• Professional racing presentation experience and expertise
• Proficient TV or radio voiceover experience
• Knowledge gained through experience in an equestrian environment
• Well acquainted with the horse racing industry; possesses solid knowledge in the sport of horse racing and thorough understanding of racing & equine topics & terminologies
• Capability to analyse racing records and determine the relevant information for use in the lead-ups to each race
• Ability to create a dynamic, likable on air personality and with pleasant and professional appearance
• Proficient command in written and spoken English a must