The following job opportunities are available for America's Best Racing:
Job Title: Intern/Media Assistant
Primary Objective: To assist in all aspects of The Jockey Club video and digital production / operations and other media services as directed.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with programing and production projects as assigned; acquire video, photos and audio from multiple sources, edit and post content on websites, make copies and distribute to web and broadcast partners
- Write short segments including race previews, headlines, articles, blurbs, etc. for websites and videos
- Update and post website content as assigned, create banner ads, graphic insertion
- Coordinate social media content, FB, Twitter, etc., coordinate blogger network, edit and post content, coordinate chats
- Coordinate receipt and ingest of videos and photos into digital archives, log and tag video footage and photos, maintain library archive
- Assist in video field production and occasional video editing
- Day-to-Day liaison with industry trade magazines and websites
- Assist in coordinating logistics for video and photo crews, coordinate and oversee travel arrangements
- Liaison with racetrack representatives to acquire video and photo elements
- Manage FTP site
- General administrative duties as needed
Required Skills:
- Strong organizations skills; demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Ability to work in a team environment
- PC literate, proficient in MS Word and Excel, HTML, Photoshop, Graphics and Video editing a plus
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume workload and meet deadlines
- Educational Background Required: Working toward College Degree / College Degree or equivalent work experience preferred
- Located in the New York City metropolitan area
To apply, send a cover letter and résumé to Ken Adelson, Executive Producer, TJC Media at kadelson@jockeyclub.com.
