Visual Editor

Spotlight Sports Group

. Lead Spotlight Sports Group’s graphics team and develop the graphics function across editorial, audience, marketing, commercial, B2B, video, social and print platforms .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading creative teams to produce high-quality graphics and visual storytelling across various platforms, with a strong focus on digital-first publishing and audience engagement. Proficient in managing workflows, ensuring brand consistency, and utilizing design standards to deliver compelling visual content.

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Team LeadershipDigital-First PublishingVisual StorytellingGraphic Design StandardsStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Graphic DesignVisual JournalismData VisualisationMotion GraphicsEditorial JudgementTypographyLayout DesignImage TreatmentQuality ControlCreative Editorial

Soft Skills

CollaborationOrganisational SkillsAttention to DetailPrioritisationTrust Building

Tools & Technologies

CerosContent Production ToolsAI ToolsAutomation ToolsDesign Systems

Industry Keywords

B2BMarketing CampaignsCommercial ContentSports JournalismData-Rich Publishing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Spotlight Sports Group’s graphics team and develop the graphics function across editorial, audience, marketing, commercial, B2B, video, social and print platforms
Assign and assist with daily editorial graphics, including news graphics, title images, thumbnails, print assets, infographics, racing and sport packages, and motion graphics
Deliver creative work for marketing, B2B, commercial and brand campaigns
Build a positive, collaborative and high-performing team culture with clear ownership and prioritisation
Pioneer digital-first visual storytelling, including data visualisation, motion/social formats, premium presentation and creative approaches to complex betting, racing and sports stories
Set and maintain standards for accurate, clear, consistent and on-brand graphics
Collaborate with senior editors, audience, product, marketing, commercial and B2B teams on visual components and commissioning
Support marketing campaign activation and branding opportunities
Manage award-winning photographers and relationships with retained and freelance contributors
Manage contacts, media rights and archive material
Identify opportunities to automate or streamline repetitive work through templates, improved workflows, self-service options and appropriate AI tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience of leading a team to produce graphics, design, visual journalism and creative editorial, with hands-on delivery experience
Strong understanding of digital-first publishing and visual presentation for journalism, audience engagement, conversion and premium content
Excellent editorial judgement and ability to turn complex stories, data, racing, betting or sporting subjects into clear, engaging visual formats
Proven ability to lead, manage or influence creative teams in a fast-paced publishing, media, agency or commercial content environment
Strong knowledge of design standards, visual hierarchy, typography, layout, image treatment, brand consistency and digital asset production
Excellent attention to detail and understanding of proofing, accuracy, data-checking and quality-control processes
Ability to balance speed and quality across reactive daily output and higher-value planned creative projects
Strong stakeholder management skills across editorial, marketing, commercial, product and B2B teams
Highly organised, with excellent prioritisation skills and ability to manage competing demands across multiple teams and platforms
Collaborative leadership style and ability to create clear processes, build trust and support a positive team culture
Strong working knowledge of relevant design, publishing and content-production tools
Willingness to work weekends approximately one in three
Willingness to work from the London office three days per week
Desirable: experience in racing, betting, sport, financial data, news media or another data-rich publishing environment
Desirable: experience with data visualisation, interactive graphics, motion graphics, video assets or social-first visual formats
Desirable: experience developing visual style guides, design systems, templates or shared creative standards
Desirable: experience using AI or automation tools to improve creative workflows, ideation or production efficiency
Desirable: experience with commercial, B2B, marketing or brand campaign teams
Desirable: knowledge of Ceros or similar interactive content tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Private medical insurance
Excellent parental leave
Working globally policy
Mental health support
Assistance programs
Social gatherings
Pension scheme
Various other benefit schemes
Birthday off work
25 days of holiday per year
Life assurance
Star card exclusive perks
Step Further Awards employee recognition program
Season Ticket Loan
Cycle to Work Scheme
Complimentary access to Racing Post Members Club with Ultimate Membership
Two paid volunteer days per year with the charity partner