Camera Operator/Video Editor

Overview

To support the filming of sports events at Towcester Racecourse including Greyhound and Horse Racing.

With excellent vision and reflexes, you will be capturing our live racing coverage as it unfolds which is beamed live into licenced betting shops across the UK and ROI.

Don’t worry if you’ve not had much experience, full training will be provided to get you behind the camera in this exciting role!

Hours: 40 per week variable (weekends required)

About us

Towcester Racecourse is a well-known racing and hospitality venue. Hosting live greyhound racing on and home to the English Greyhound Derby. The venue includes a large capacity restaurant, hospitality boxes, fast food and drink outlets. The venue is also expanding into diverse events such as concerts weddings and festivals.

2026 is a breakthrough year for Towcester Racecourse, with plans to grow existing products and offerings, introduce a staged return of Horses to our famous track, as well as launching a variety of new exciting products to a diversified audience.

You’ll find us to be a company that’s focused on being an employer of choice where people thrive, and your voice is truly heard. We are a Living Wage and Pension Accredited Employer and Disability Confident Committed.

Principal accountabilities and responsibilities

Camera Operation

• Use timing and focus to capture the race in progress
• To work closely with Racing Management with regards to race planning and camera positions.
• To work closely with Health and Safety on camera positions and actively look for improved safety.
• Maintaining and adjusting equipment to ensure it runs efficiently and organising repairs as required.
• Attend Race Meetings
• Staying up to date with developments within the sports broadcasting industry. Keeping abreast of the latest technical advancements, trends and standards in the industry, making recommendations for new equipment purchases

Video Editing

• Editing race highlights and features
• Creation of social media video content
• Producing promotional videos
• Editing live event coverages

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in a similar role is advantageous.
• Must be 18years or over due to licensing requirements.
• Background in filming greyhound racing or sport preferred.
• Passion for live events

Behavioural Competencies

• Sharp focus and quick reflexes
• Excellent communication skills
• Copes well under pressure and remains calm
• Excellent attendance record
• Comfortable working in all weathers
• Reliable and fast learner

Pay: £27,976.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Financial planning services
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Towcester NN12 6LB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person