Senior Specialist, Corporate Communications

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver compelling storytelling that elevate Arrow McLaren's partnerships, commercial initiatives and team brand through press releases, feature stories, executive messaging and digital content.
• Coordinate cross-series partnership announcements with McLaren Racing Communications, ensuring alignment in messaging, timing and narrative across various communications channels.
• Work cross-functionally with the Arrow McLaren Commercial Team and the broader McLaren Racing organization to align messaging, coordinate announcements and maximize earned media and brand exposure opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across Arrow McLaren's partner network and communications contacts to create proactive storytelling and activation opportunities.
• Serve as a key communications contact for an assigned driver, managing their media requests, storytelling initiatives, scheduling and strategic opportunities to elevate driver profile and brand.
• Provide strategic communications counsel to drivers and select executive spokepeople, leveraging media briefs, partner messaging and post-interview/appearance feedback.
• Proactively pitch stories to national, local, business and motorsport media outlets to amplify Arrow McLaren's partnerships, commercial endeavors and brand initiatives, while collaborating with the McLaren Racing Communications team to leverage broader media relationships and opportunities.
• Serve as a key representative for media and partner events at the McLaren Racing Center, developing storytelling opportunities that highlights its impact on team performance, technology and partner integration.
• Deliver accurate, engaging and on-brand written content through press releases, web stories and commercial-focused features, while managing content publishing through the team's CMS in collaboration with the collective Arrow McLaren Communications team and the McLaren Racing Web & App team.
• Monitor media coverage, sentiment and communications performance, track departmental KPIs and provide insights and recommendations to the greater communications and social media team to optimize storytelling and media strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Sports Management or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in public relations, communications or media relations, ideally supporting athletes or organizations, with knowledge of sports partnerships.
• Demonstrated success in pitching and securing proactive media placements.
• Exceptional organization and scheduling skills with attention to detail.
• Strong writing, editing and verbal communication skills.
• Significant experience supporting athletes or high-profile spokepeople in media environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing media relations, interview opportunities and communications planning on behalf of athletes or spokespeople.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Experience with media monitoring, coverage reporting and PR measurement tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with media monitoring platforms (e.g., Cision, Meltwater) is a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Voluntary life, short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Competitive paid time off and company holidays
• Employee wellbeing resources and programs
• Company discounts, including kit apparel