Racing and Betting Market Producer ( Evenings)

The Press Association is currently looking for Horse Racing and Greyhound enthusiasts who have an excellent knowledge betting, to join our expanding Racing Operations team in Howden, East Yorkshire.

As an Evening Betting Specialist, you will be trained to form, update and publish to the industry live betting markets for American thoroughbred and Greyhound racing, using various internal methods and bespoke software.

A methodical approach to work with a good understanding of UK prices, decimal conversions and a keen interest in racing and greyhounds is essential.

Key responsibilities:

• Forming and updating live betting markets and results for American Horse & Greyhound Racing.
• Adhering to internal procedures and processes.
• Remaining calm and focused under pressure.
• Escalating content errors and/or potential issues to Management immediately without hesitation.

Essential criteria:

• Excellent understanding of betting theory, including over-rounds.
• Excellent understanding of betting exchanges and tote pools.
• Strong numeric and analytical skills.
• Methodical approach to work.
• Good communication skills.
• Flexibility and positive attitude.

Desirable criteria:

• Previous industry experience.
• Digital competencies.
• Previous data processing experience.
• Within commuting distance (unless willing to relocate)

Shift patterns are subject to the racing schedule but will be any 5 from 7 evenings between 4pm and 5am. 

Please send CV and covering letter to:

RacingOps.Recruitment@pressassociation.com

Closing date: July 10th 2018