Social and Content Host
- Aqueduct (Ozone Park), New York
- Marketing
- Regular Full Time
Title: Social and Content Host
Employee Status: Regular Full Time
Work From Home Option: Hybrid - 2 Days/Week (40% Remote)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Overview:
Performs tasks and oversees processes and project components for the Brand Marketing function under limited supervision, ensuring work is aligned to organizational standards, brand strategy, and marketing objectives. Responsible for managing and executing brand marketing activities that support the organization’s overall brand positioning, consumer engagement, and market presence.
Essential Functions:
Serve as the on-screen personality for social media content, appearing in videos, interviews, and live segments across platforms
Act as the in-venue host on live event days, energizing the crowd, delivering announcements, and guiding the fan experience
Create engaging, personality-driven content that aligns with brand voice and drives audience growth and engagement
Collaborate with the social, content, and marketing teams to plan, script, and execute video concepts
Conduct interviews with guests, talent, and attendees, both pre-produced and live
Identify and capitalize on real-time social trends to create timely, relevant content
Represent the brand authentically on and off camera, maintaining a consistent and professional presence
Assist in content ideation and brainstorming sessions, bringing creative concepts to life
Work closely with production teams to ensure high-quality execution of all on-camera content
Maintain a strong understanding of platform best practices (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.) and adapt performance style accordingly
Engage with fans in-person during events and digitally across social platforms to build community
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field
Preferred Skills:
Strong on-camera presence with the ability to communicate confidently, naturally, and with high energy
Experience hosting live events, emceeing, or performing in front of large crowds
Proven ability to create engaging social-first video content (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts)
Excellent improvisation skills and comfort thinking on your feet in fast-paced, live environments
Strong interviewing skills with the ability to connect with a wide range of personalities
Deep understanding of social media trends, platform nuances, and audience behavior
Creative storytelling ability with a strong sense of timing, tone, and humor
Knowledge of thoroughbred racing is a plus, though not mandatory
Summary of Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
This person will be walking around on the track, interviewing, continuous walking outdoors, and working indoors on a computer.
Pay Range / Salary: $75,000-$81,500
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MarketingNYRA Competencies:
Elevates Everyone’s Experience through meaningful interactions and communication. And, by treating each other with respect and consistently displaying value and appreciation for the contributions of others.
Advances a Culture of Safety and Integrity by acting in the organization’s best interest, adhering to all policies, and upholding ethical standards.
Innovates and adapts by seeking feedback to improve performance, introducing new ideas and solutions to advance the organization.
Shows Pride of Ownership by being accountable for your role and responsibilities, mentoring colleagues, maintaining transparency in all interactions, and sharing your success with everyone involved.
Achieves Excellence by delivering your best effort, demonstrating exceptional leadership attributes, and persevering through challenges.
About Us:
With a lineage of nearly 150 years, The New York Racing Association (NYRA) serves as the cornerstone of New York State's thoroughbred industry at three major tracks (Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course). The industry contributes more than $3 billion annually to its urban, suburban, and rural economy. NYRA also offers a variety of exciting career opportunities – on and off the track. From Finance to Facilities, Turf to Technology, in all departments we are stewards of our sport. Join our talented team of professionals.
NYRA is committed to equal employment opportunity and to compliance with federal, state, and local anti - discrimination laws. NYRA values diversity and complies with New York State and New York City law, which prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee, applicant for employment, or intern based on race, age, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, gender identity / expression and transgender status), national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including predisposing genetic characteristics), age (18-years-of-age & up), veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, partnership status, unemployment status, certain arrest or conviction records and domestic or sexual violence victim status. NYRA does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on an employee’s membership in one or more of these protected categories, an employee’s known relationship or association with a member of one or more of these protected categories, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Visit us at NYRA.com to learn more!
The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) holds the exclusive franchise to conduct thoroughbred racing at Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course. NYRA tracks are the cornerstone of New York State’s horse racing industry, which is responsible for 19,000 jobs and more than $3 billion in annual economic impact.
