Off Road Cycling Presenter
Off Road Cycling Presenter
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Job Description
If you are an expro mountain biker and are looking for the next step in your mountain bike career then we have a great opportunity to work across the GMBN GMBN Tech and EMBN YouTube Channels.
As a Presenter youll be researching the latest developments and stories in the offroad world scripting and presenting those ideas for broadcast on our channels. Youll need to be immersed in the offroad world have a grasp on the latest tech and also follow the racing.
This role is a fantastic job for someone looking for something other than a 9 5 desk job. Youll have the opportunity to travel meet leading names in the industry and help to shape the content for the GMBN and EMBN channels. In a nutshell if you love offroad bikes this job is for you.
Youll be based onsite from our Bath UK offices and also be able to work on location for shoots. For this reason youll need to have the right to work in the UK and have a valid passport for international travel. Youll also have a full UK drivers licence.
Off Road Cycling Presenter in more detail:
As a Presenter youll be responsible for researching scripting and presenting films for broadcast on our offroad channels (currently GMBN GMBN Tech and EMBN). This is a key role and your skills can determine the quality and delivery of the final product. Youll usually work closely with the channel producer/director to achieve the desired end result.
The GMBN programming schedule will include regular weekly videos and evergreen content. This is subject to regular review and change based on analytics data and performance.
Presenters are required to regularly work on location in the UK and overseas.
You may occasionally be required to present on any of our Play Sports Channels currently Global Cycling Network (GCN) Electric Mountain Bike Network (EMBN) GCN TECH (Global Cycling Network Tech) Global Triathlon Network (GTN) or any new channel launches.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan script and present videos based on the programming schedule.
- Deliver well thought out and planned scripts to deadlines and for approval.
- Work with the editorial and commercial teams to develop ideas for content for the channel.
- Carry out research for creative content ideas then be able to accurately embed this research into your scripts and how the content is presented.
- Liaise proactively and positively with the Production Manager for the planning and logistics of shoots.
- General scriptwriting voiceovers and presenting for GMBN content.
- Writing voiceover and/or commentary.
- On filming days you will be supplied with a call sheet which will give full instructions for filming.
- Work collaboratively and as a team with the video creator(s) on set and location and follow their direction.
- Work on location in the UK and overseas when required.
- Review content listen to and take on board feedback for content you have presented or scripted.
- Represent GMBN at bike events from time to time and in new promotional opportunities.
- Publish and traffic uploaded videos to the channel if necessary.
- Manage social media profiles in collaboration with the other presenters.
- Answer comments and questions to videos from the Off Road community.
- Ensure you support partner brands only in any social media content including personal profiles.
- Provide support to the eCommerce function when required to assist with marketing our online products.
- Training and coaching will be given on YouTube and social media accounts to fulfil the above requirements.
EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE ABILITIES & APPROACH
EXPERIENCE
- Experience in the Pro Mountain Bike world to a professional level.
Preferred experience
- Experienced in location and studio filming.
- Previous presenting experience would be beneficial but is not essential. This can be taught.
- Some experience of managing preferably large social media profiles.
ABILITIES
- Ability to write quickly accurately and concisely for scripting and research purposes.
- An advanced level of written and spoken English. Good spelling and grammar.
- Ability and interest in developing your presentation skills by watching videos back and listening to feedback from colleagues and from the audience through their comments; being open to implementing constructive feedback.
- Able to prioritise projects and complete them with efficiency and accuracy good time management skills.
- Being organised in your work and mindful of how your organisational approach can impact on other colleagues.
- Able to learn quickly and adapt to changes in priorities.
- Excellent attention to detail to research understand and be able to explain the intricacies of bikes and their technology.
- An inquisitive mindset regarding bike related creative content.
- Ability to think creatively and develop new ideas for content that will engage the audience.
- Team work and collaboration skills; respectful of colleagues.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience using Gsuite would be useful but not essential.
- An analytical mind: ability to analyse data and come up with recommendations based on findings.
APPROACH
- A huge passion for offroad cycling and a knowledge of what the current trends are in the MTB market.
- An interest in learning and researching new technologies related to bike tech.
- A calm and patient approach both with colleagues.
- Willingness to attend shoots sometimes at short notice and in various locations in the UK and abroad. These may be during the week or on weekends.
- Commercially minded you will liaise with commercial partners for branded content purposes so you need to be able to get on well with people in the bike industry and have influencing skills to be able to pitch new contentrelated proposals to them.
Employment Type
Full-Time
