Senior Motorsport Communications Manager

London, UK (Hybrid)

£60K/mo – £70K/moSenior LevelFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own the global motorsport communications strategy, lead critical FIA and stakeholder relations, and coordinate long-term narrative-building with Formula E teams to elevate driver profiles and drive season-long momentum.

  • Set and execute the motorsport comms strategy across global platforms
  • Provide strategic counsel to senior leaders and FIA during major moments
  • Build authentic, season-long narratives with internal teams and media partners

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own the Motorsport Communications Strategy: You shape and execute the global motorsport communications strategy, aligning sporting credibility, competitive positioning and brand storytelling with long-term commercial goals.
  • Lead Senior Stakeholder & FIA Relations: You act as the primary communications lead for the FIA, Formula E Sporting Directors, Team Principals and relevant executive leadership, offering strategic counsel during major sporting moments and complex regulatory matters.
  • Drive Global Media, Team Collaboration & Narrative Building: Act as a central bridge between Formula E and the teams, balancing relationship management with deep, collaborative story mining. Working hand-in-hand with internal FE teams and Formula E Account Managers, you will uncover rich, authentic narratives and strategically plan long-term communications. You will land these consistent, season-long storylines across key motorsport titles and mainstream media, while elevating driver profiles, building fame beyond the track, and driving momentum around GEN4.
  • Manage High-Performing Teammates: You coach and develop the Motorsport Comms Manager who will report directly to you, and establish high editorial standards across all motorsport press releases and briefing assets.

Requirements

  • Essential Motorsport Background: Mandatory, extensive experience operating within an international or top-tier motorsport championship (team-side, series-side, or governing body). You possess an established network across global motorsport media, an intimate understanding of race-weekend dynamics, and the credibility to engage immediately with senior paddock stakeholders.
  • The Motorsport Comms Leader: You bring extensive senior communications experience in international motorsport or elite sport supported by an established international media network and a thorough understanding of the motorsport media landscape.
  • Lead Incident & Crisis Management: Rapidly assess, manage, and mitigate motorsport crisis situations—including major trackside incidents, regulatory infringements, and technical controversies. You will provide strategic counsel to executive leadership, alongside the Senior Corporate Communications Manager and partner with the FIA to deliver clear, credible, and controlled media messaging under extreme time pressure.
  • The Outstanding Editor & Storyteller: You hold journalist-level editorial standards and have a track record of developing integrated, high-impact press releases, Q&As and media guides that drive measurable global coverage.
  • The Resilient Global Team Player: You are a calm, decisive member of the team who thrives on international race-weekend travel (at least attending half of the races each season) and cross-functional collaboration across diverse global time zones.

Benefits

  • 25 days' annual leave, Birthday day off and Wellbeing leave
  • Opportunity to extend your stay if travelling for a race event
  • Health Cash Plan and access to the Aviva Digital Workplace app
  • Enhanced Parental Leave
  • Flexible Bank Holidays
  • Paid volunteer and carer's leave
  • Cycle to Work and Electric Car Scheme
  • Formula E store discount
  • Regular social events and employee working groups
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