Communications Manager

Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK (On-site)

£55K/yr – £70K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 4 hrs ago

Job Summary

Owns the Club's communications, marketing and digital activity, shaping content and media relations across racing, membership and Club life while coordinating work with cross-functional partners.

  • Own content strategy for events and campaigns.
  • Coordinate media relations and press, and manage external communications.
  • Collaborate with colleagues, contributors and partners across London or Cowes and support major events.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • You'll be the guardian of the RORC brand, connecting our racing programme, membership and Club life through compelling content, effective media relations and coordinated campaigns.
  • Working closely with colleagues, contributors and commercial partners, you'll help strengthen engagement and bring RORC's stories to a wider audience.
  • This new role offers the opportunity to shape and lead RORC's communications, marketing and digital activity at an exciting time for the Club, with the Admiral's Cup and Rolex Fastnet Race ahead in 2027.

Requirements

  • Strong skills in written and verbal communication, including the ability to create clear, accurate and engaging content creation for diverse audiences.
  • A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in communications, marketing, journalism or related field is preferred.
  • Experience in digital communications and marketing, including social media management, email campaigns and website content updates.
  • Ability to plan and deliver both internal and external communication strategies around events, announcements, training and stakeholder engagement.
  • Experience working with media and press, including preparing press releases, coordinating interviews and managing responses.
  • Comfortable working on-site in either Cowes, Isle of Wight or London and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and external partners.
  • Familiarity with sailing, sports, or event management environments is beneficial but not essential.

Preferred

  • Experience in sailing, sport, events or membership organisations would be welcome.
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Royal Ocean Racing Club

The RORC is recognised as the premier organiser of racing for offshore yachts including the Rolex Fastnet Race.

Founded in 1925
Westminster Abbey, England, GBR
42 employees (4 in marketing)

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£55K/yr – £70K/yr

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Communications Manager

Royal Ocean Racing Club · Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK · On-site