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
HalesowenSkills
Attention to Detail
Decision-Making
Self-Motivated
Able to use my own initiative and produce interesting content
Flexible and Adaptable
Planning and Coordination
Multitasking Abilities
Organization and Time Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Excellent horse racing tips with detailed write-ups
A willingness to learn new skills and improve my own value
Creative writing
Proofreading skills
Social media use
On-camera skills
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