Communications Executive, F1 ACADEMY

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day media relations, including interview requests, accreditation and media enquiries.
• Draft and distribute communications materials including press releases, briefing documents, media notes and spokesperson quotes.
• Coordinate communications activity across race weekends, tests and major events, managing schedules, media commitments and on-site requirements.
• Draft briefs to prepare and support spokespeople and drivers for media appearances, interviews, broadcast activity and public speaking engagements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media, content creators, partner communications teams and key stakeholders, identifying new opportunities to expand F1 ACADEMY's reach.
• Manage F1 ACADEMY media accreditation processes and communications tools, including the media inbox, distribution lists, press materials, templates and online resources.
• Proactively identify, pitch and develop media opportunities for F1 ACADEMY, its drivers and spokespeople.
• Manage the day-to-day delivery of the F1 ACADEMY creator engagement programme, coordinating creator access to race weekend and events and supporting content plan ideation and talent access.
• Work with the F1 ACADEMY social media, editorial, commercial and events teams to coordinate announcements and maintain consistent messaging across channels.
• Support issues management by escalating enquiries and sensitive matters promptly and coordinating responses in line with agreed communications strategies.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Previous experience in public relations or communications, gained in-house or at an agency, is required
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Interest in motorsport, women's sport and the media landscape

Preferred

• Understanding of media rights, accreditation and event operations is desirable.

Benefits

• Private Healthcare scheme
• Dental Care
• 4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per season
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family planning policies
• A free staff shuttle service running to and from surrounding trains stations near to Biggin Hill
• Free healthy snacks in our offices
• Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill, serving breakfast and lunch
• 25 days annual leave and 8 Bank Holiday days, plus a Christmas period closure
• Opportunities to develop and request training for your role via our in-house Learning and Development team
• Discount on F1 merchandise