Media Placements
Below you will find details and an overview of each of the media placements for the 2026 academy.
When you apply, we will ask you if there is a specific area of the media you are interested in, so that we can ensure you are put forward to the most relevant placement.
If you are interested in every type of media, we will put your application forward for all the placements.
Organisation: Arena Racing Company
Length of placement: Eight weeks, located within commutable distance to at least one of our 16 racecourses located across the country. End-July – mid-September
Renumeration during placement: TBC
Number of placements offered: 1
Qualifications required: None
Key skills for placement: Passion, enthusiasm and a can-do attitude
Any other previous experience required: None
Any other desirables: Knowledge and interest of social media channels. Videography, editing and photography skills desirable
Placement overview
- Producing social media content (video, photography, filming, interviews, written blogs)
- Gaining operational raceday experience to understand how a racing fixture is staged
- On course screen project to create a broadcaster brief PR opportunities – attending stable visits, writing press releases and written blog content
- Possibility to spend time on the production desk with The Racing Partnership
Organisation: Ascot Racecourse
Length of placement: Monday 4th May to Saturday 20th June (seven weeks)
Renumeration during placement: London Living Wage plus any expenses occurred on location
Number of placements offered: 1
Qualifications required: None
Key skills for placement: Knowledge of horse racing, in particular Flat racing and the international landscape. Strong writing and proofreading skills. Two Saturday racedays (10th May and 20th June) are included as part of the placement, which takes in the full week of Royal Ascot.
Any other previous experience required: None
Any other desirables: Desire to learn and take on any task. Any experience filming and editing content for social media a bonus.
Placement overview
The placement will be split between the Racing Comms and the Marketing/Social Media teams. Rough guide to how the placement might look:
Week 1 – Introduction to Ascot and the business – including May Racing Weekend (Comms/Social Media)
Week 2 – Royal Ascot media guide preparation (Comms)
Week 3 – Royal Ascot social media content planning (Social Media)
Week 4 – Royal Ascot content filming and editing (Social Media)
Week 5 – Royal Ascot press accreditation and facilities planning (Comms)
Week 6 – Final build up, pre–Royal Ascot preview event (Comms/Social Media)
Week 7 – Royal Ascot (Comms/Marketing)
Organisation: Equine Productions
Length of placement: Three weeks
Renumeration during placement: Minimum Wage appropriate for the age of the candidate
Number of placements offered: 1
Qualifications required: None
Key skills for placement: Enthusiasm and basic understanding of cameras and editing software.
Any other previous experience required: None
Any other desirables: No
Placement overview
We aim to give the students an overall understanding of the Production Process from Project Management to Filming on location and Post Production with the Edit Team. All subject to the availability of projects.
We are a small diverse team that plays multiple roles within the production process, the placement will reflect this.
Organisation: Great British Racing
Length of placement: Six weeks
Renumeration during placement: Paid but TBD
Number of placements offered: 1
Qualifications required: None
Key skills for placement: Knowledge of horseracing or passion for sport and an enthusiasm to consume news and sport through all types of media
Any other previous experience required: None
Any other desirables: Creativity / Proactive thinker / Desire to write / Storytelling
Placement overview
Week 1: Introduction to GBR
Week 2: Media pitching and press release writing
Week 3: Media event / filming planning, briefing documents and event co-ordination
Week 4: Campaign planning and brainstorming working with the digital and marketing team
Week 5: Campaign specific focus
Week 6: Event attendance and campaign support (using in the above experience/skills)
Organisation: ITV Sport
Length of placement: Six weeks
Renumeration during placement:
Number of placements offered: 1
Qualifications required: None
Key skills for placement: An interest in television production is essential
Any other previous experience required: No
Any other desirables: An interest in other sports that ITV cover at the time of the placement would be preferable, but not essential. This is likely to include the 2026 World Cup
Placement overview
The placement is designed to experience all aspects of the ITV Racing Production, which in 2026 will broadcast 117 days of racing across ITV1 and ITV4.
The role within the placement will be fluid and discussed with the candidate to make the six weeks as enjoyable and productive as it can be.
This will be a mix of office work, WFH and working on site (racecourses).
Organisation: JockeyCam Ltd
Length of placement: 3 weeks
Renumeration during placement: National Living Wage
Number of placements offered: 1
Qualifications required: None
Key skills for placement: Excellent knowledge of the racing industry; excellent communication / people skills; basic computer skills
Any other previous experience required: None
Any other desirables: A love of racing, and an interest in sport generally, together with a passion for action cameras and tech. Ideas in which content can be enjoyed for audiences new and old
Placement overview
You would work across the JockeyCam business based at our office in Chepstow, being trained on how to work with our cameras, both JockeyCam and 360 VR, and the editing of the footage. Ideally this will lead to working with jockeys at racecourses, and potentially with other sports too.
The placement would also include how we put together risk assessments and plan for racedays and other events.
Organisation: JSC Comms
Length of placement: Six weeks
Renumeration during placement: £2,600
Number of placements offered: 1
Qualifications required: None
Key skills for placement:
Passion for, and knowledge of, horse racing. Enthusiasm to consume news and sport through all types of media
Any other previous experience required: None
Any other desirables: Social media experience, love of storytelling, creativity, ability to write.
Placement overview
Week 1 – Introduction to JSC Comms, the areas of business and its clients
Week 2 – Placement with videographers on location
Week 3 – Video editing
Week 4 – Social media and content creation
Week 5 – Client focus – Royal Ascot
Week 6 – Talent management and representation
Organisation: Nick Luck Daily
Length of placement: Four weeks
Renumeration during placement: National Living Wage
Number of placements offered: 1
Qualifications required: None
Key skills for placement: Knowledge of horse racing and an enthusiasm to consume news and sport through all types of media
Any other previous experience required: None
Any other desirables: Creativity / Storytelling / Enthusiasm
Placement overview
Organisation: Press Association Media
Length of placement: 5 weeks
Renumeration during placement: Paid but to be agreed
Number of placements offered: 1
Qualifications required: N/A
Key skills for placement: Knowledge and passion for horse racing and sports, Computer literacy, Data Input/Analysis
Any other previous experience required: None
Any other desirables: An interest in the media and data
Placement overview
Week one: Intro to PA, Placement with our Pre-Race Data teams – Covering the creation and editing of Racecards, Jockey Silks, Cards for Greyhounds Racing, Race cards for print
Week two: Placement with our Racing Editorial team – Covering the creation of tips, close-up comments, selections and verdicts
Week three: Placement with our Live Racing team & On-Course Employees – Covering Live betting shows, Raceday preparation, and the service we provide on location
Week four: Placement with our Editorial Team
Week five: Placement with our Editorial Team
Organisation: RaceTech
Length of placement: Intermittent dates over a period of 3-6 weeks
Renumeration during placement: To be agreed with placement provider
Number of placements offered: 1
Qualifications required: Educated to GCSE level
Key skills for placement: A keen interest in Outside Broadcast, TV sports coverage, media technology
Any other previous experience required: A driving licence & use of a vehicle
Any other desirables: An interest in sports, media, technology
Placement overview
A general introduction to RaceTech’s multiple operations on racedays will be given, explaining the key roles and the unique requirements for working on Outside Broadcasts at racecourses. Health and Safety is a key part of training.
Work experience will include gaining an understanding of our operations by working alongside Camera crew, Directors, VT operators, Photo finish operators and Public Address engineer/operators.
Most of the learning to take place at racecourses although some time in our Media Department will also be available. A schedule of placement days will be arranged to suit the location of the intern.
Organisation: Racing Post
Length of placement: Eight weeks
Renumeration during placement: £4,155 over eight weeks, paid monthly
Number of placements offered: 1
Qualifications required: None absolutely required, though relevant qualifications (eg A-Level English or undergraduate degree) are helpful
Key skills for placement: A high standard of written English and strong communication skills. A baseline knowledge of racing is important to maximise the opportunities the placement offers
Any other previous experience required: None, though experience creating content for public consumption (written, video, social) is desirable
Any other desirables: None
Placement overview
The Racing Post is one of Britain’s biggest sports publishers, providing daily and in-depth coverage of horseracing and other sports across digital, print and social channels, with millions of weekly users. Over an eight-week placement interns will gain exposure to much of our diverse content operation. Interns can expect to learn foundation journalism skills, to write and edit stories, to pitch and execute their own coverage ideas, and to work with our specialist sport, bloodstock, social and video teams. Along the way, they’ll receive training and support from award-winning colleagues in our 160-strong content department. Normally, the internship builds towards a major project — this could be a major article, report or video project — but every internship is tailored to the individual’s interests, skills and experience.
Organisation: Racecourse Media Group
Length of placement: Five weeks
Renumeration during placement: £2,500 Total bursary + relevant expenses
Number of placements offered: 1
Qualifications required: None
Key skills for placement: If interested in an editorial role, then an interest and knowledge of horse racing is essential. For a more technical role, basic computer literacy
Any other previous experience required: None
Any other desirables: Keen, enthusiastic and full of ideas
Placement overview
Week one: Introduction to television production, spending time with each area of the gallery (directors / producers / graphics / sound / EVS / online team)
Week two: Editorial – the week is spent with an allocated Assistant Producer and will include filming, editing and a day with the presenters on course
After Week 2, we will decide with the internee which area they have seen they would like to see more of and then we will set the internee a project to complete in the remaining three weeks. Examples would be:-
If the interest is in filming, we would help them to produce their own 5 minute film that would be broadcast on the channel / online / social media.
If the interest were in presenting, we would assign one of our presenters as a mentor and give the internee some media training, with a view to appearing on the channel at the end of the three weeks.
Organisation: Sky Sports Racing & At The Races
Length of placement: Six weeks
Renumeration during placement: London living wage
Number of placements offered: 1
Qualifications required: None — training and support will be provided throughout the placement.
Key skills for placement:
- Willingness to learn and take initiative
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Interest in television broadcasting and production
Good knowledge of social media platforms and digital trends
Any other previous experience required: None necessary, but a keen interest in television, horse racing, or media production is advantageous.
Any other desirables: Editing experience would be desirable.
Placement overview
This six-week placement offers the cadet an immersive introduction to the full television production process within the dynamic environment of At The Races and Sky Sports Racing. Working alongside experienced producers, directors, and digital teams, the cadet will gain first-hand experience across several key areas of broadcast media.
They will spend time in the production office assisting with programme producing, researching, editing, and editorial preparation for live race days. In the gallery, they’ll observe and support the live output process — learning about the roles of producers, directors, and technical crew in delivering a live sports broadcast and they will also spend time with reporters and presenters, learning the tricks of the trade.
Beyond traditional broadcast, the placement will include time with the digital and social media teams, helping to create engaging short-form content and learning how Sky Sports Racing reaches audiences online. By the end of the six weeks, the cadet will have developed a broad understanding of how ideas move from concept to screen, and how different departments work together to deliver engaging coverage to racing fans across multiple platforms.
Organisation: The Jockey Club
Length of placement: 4 weeks from July 4th, 2024 including 3 weekends Tuesday to Saturday working week
Renumeration during placement: Living wage plus travel expenses
Number of placements offered: 1
Qualifications required: No qualifications needed. All we require is someone that is passionate about racing/social media, with a good work ethic and a desire for creativity. An expectation to work outside of normal working hours and an expectation to travel
Key skills for placement: Awareness of all 5+ social media channels
Any other previous experience required: None
Any other desirables: An interest in racing or content creation
Placement overview
During the period of the placement there will be a need to be at The Coral Eclipse on 5th & 6th July at Sandown, The July Festival at Newmarket the following week and potentially either The Summer Plate (jumps) at Market Rasen, or Newmarket, where you will be helping with the social media content. This is a hybrid role and there will be a requirement when at home to attend a 10am creative meeting where tasks are allocated daily.
The Jockey Club has 50 social channels however the social team manage the main accounts and racecourse channels around key events, you will be expected to be an active member of this team.
The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to engage with other aspects of our media operations and business depending on their interests and aspirations.
Organisation: Total Performance Data
Length of placement: 4 weeks
Renumeration during placement: National Living Wage
Number of placements offered: 1
Qualifications required: Any
Key skills for placement: Interest in data/racing/performance science/betting/fan engagement
Any other previous experience required: Some previous office-based work experience
Any other desirables: Interest in sports, data and analytics