Request for Quote Ontario Sires Stakes Event Coverage

Ontario
Racing
Commission
Commission
des courses
de l’Ontario
Suite 400
10 Carlson Court
Toronto, Ontario
M9W 6L2
Tel 416 213-0520
Fax 416 213-7827
Bureau 400
10 Carlson Court
Toronto (Ontario)
M9W 6L2
Tél 416 213-0520
Téléc 416 213-7827
Request for Quote
Ontario Sires Stakes Event Coverage (Standardbred)
March 24, 2015
Ontario Horse Racing (OHR) is the industry development arm of the Ontario Racing Commission and is
responsible for the administration of all non-regulatory functions of horse racing in Ontario. OHR is seeking a
writer to provide coverage of the Standardbred Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) season.
The successful candidate will be required to sign a contract that will run until March 31, 2016 and which may be
extended an additional 12 months upon the mutual agreement of both parties.
Scope of Work
During the 2015 OSS season, the successful candidate will provide the following;
1. One (1) post-race feature story (approx. 500 words) on each OSS Event (a1approx. 88 events), posted
within 2 hours of the completion of the events. Stories should include items of local interest to the track
location and interviews with the participants.
2. Two (2) feature stories (pre- and post-event) for OSS Grassroots Semi-Finals events (September 18 and
19, 2015) (Total of 4 stories at approx. 500 words).
3. Two feature stories (post-draw and post-race) for the OSS Grassroots Championships (September 26,
2015) (2 stories at approx. 1000 words).
4. Two feature stories (post-draw- and post-race) for the OSS Gold Super Finals (October 10, 2015) (2
stories at approx. 1000 words).
5. One feature story (approx. 500 words) prior to special OSS track events (approx. 10 events).
6. Respecting all copyrights, source and provide where available, photos, external links, videos etc. to
accompany written stories or provide same.
7. Post written stories with photos to:
a. OSS Twitter account and OSS Website
b. OHR Twitter account, website and Facebook page.
Request for Quote: Ontario Sires Stakes Event Coverage (Standardbred) March 24, 2015
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Submissions
To be considered for this opportunity, proponents are required to provide:
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A brief resume of their qualifications including their knowledge of the Ontario Sires Stakes program
A writing sample of a 300-500-word story
A writing sample of a 500-1000-word story
Inclusive contract rate for the Scope of Work, above
Submissions will be accepted via email with the subject line: RFQ Submission - OSS Event Coverage until 5:00
p.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2015 to Lisa.Hocking@ontarioracingcommission.ca .