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Steven Dowler

Steven Dowler

Walsall,West Midlands

Summary

Focused and results-driven horse racing columnist and tipster with 7+ years of experience in writing high-quality, engaging and creative content whilst having a proven track-record with horse racing tips for some of the leading horse racing platforms in the UK.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Columnist

Oddschecker
01.2021 - Current
  • Wrote, edited and produced content at a very high level of quality, exclusive to the app and website, featuring daily tips, ante-post previews and tips, runner-by-runner guides and most backed horses on the oddschecker grid.
  • Utilised social media to engage readers and promote content.
  • Helped increase the volume of readership on the app and website by writing creative and in-depth pieces for online publication.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current events and industry trends.
  • Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible content.
  • Updated results and relevant information on a spreadsheet through google sheets on a daily basis.
  • Performed research and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
  • Kept detailed schedule of column deadlines.
  • Kept up-to-date on Horse Racing events.
  • Responded to reader comments with professionalism and tact to avoid escalating concerns.
  • Edited and proofread articles to achieve peak accuracy and quality for readers.
  • Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop my story ideas.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Tote Placepot Columnist

Oddschecker/Tote (collaboration)
01.2023 - Current
  • Providing daily Tote Placepot tips at a specific meeting each day for both Oddschecker and Tote, which are then published each morning ahead of racing on their websites.
  • Updated results and relevant information on a spreadsheet through google sheets on a daily basis.
  • Posted regularly on website other social media outlets to increase retention, acquisition rates and levels of engagement with column.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Intermittent Blog Writer

Tote
02.2023 - 03.2023
  • Live blogging for Tote through the website, app and Twitter for weekend betting tournaments, working with Andrew Mount (GG tipster and Tote ambassador).
  • Published live updates, tips and information throughout the duration of the tournament.
  • Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
  • Completed accurate and polished formatting in line with publishing standards prior to submission.
  • Edited and proofread drafts of articles and other documents.
  • Created content for websites and online publications.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Blog Writer

ColossusBets
12.2019 - Current
  • Written race-by-race previews with a verdict for a meeting four days per week.
  • Published regular pieces on horse racing to blog.
  • Researched creative topics to write, edit and create new and insightful content.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Scoop6 Writer

RacingTV
10.2020 - 12.2023
  • Saturday writer, covering the Scoop6 with tips, analysis and verdicts for each elected race.

Tipster

Tipsters Empire
04.2016 - 11.2019
  • I was a daily tipster, where I would provide horse racing tips with write-ups for customers.
  • Contributed to the weekly podcast, covering various topics.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Education

Windsor High Scool
Halesowen

Skills

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Accomplishments

  • I was the most profitable tipster across the oddschecker platform in 2021 with +209 points profit and have represented the company as an ambassador on race-days.
  • I was recommended to Oddschecker by Tote to take on the Tote Placepot Tips column once the agreement was put in place.

Timeline

Intermittent Blog Writer

Tote
02.2023 - 03.2023

Tote Placepot Columnist

Oddschecker/Tote (collaboration)
01.2023 - Current

Columnist

Oddschecker
01.2021 - Current

Scoop6 Writer

RacingTV
10.2020 - 12.2023

Blog Writer

ColossusBets
12.2019 - Current

Tipster

Tipsters Empire
04.2016 - 11.2019

Windsor High Scool

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