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Formula 1 is the fastest growing sport in the world, attracting millions of new fans every year. As we continue our growth globally, we are looking for a Junior Communications Executive to support the communications team, as we deliver our global coverage. The role will be London based, with some travel possibly required.
The role
- Supporting the Communications team with administration, measurement, communications materials, events and announcements.
- Supporting the broad communications teams (political, global corporate and consumer PR, internal comms, and motorsport) as required.
- Supporting the Comms Executive and Media Analyst with measurement reports.
- Responsible for creating the daily media coverage report.
- Responsible for team admin, such as media subscriptions, updating weekly planning documents, organising meetings, room bookings, event plan drafting.
- Supporting the team with activity taking place at the races.
- Proactively monitoring the media for stories and issues throughout the day and reporting back to the senior team.
- Supporting with the drafting of briefing notes, biographies, and other supporting materials.
- Supporting the planning and management of events as required.
- Supporting F1’s PR agency with requests for information.
- Working with the Communications Execs and Managers on media enquiries and story rebuttals.
About you
- Experience working in an agency or within an in-house public affairs or corporate relations team.
- A proven track record of managing administration, media monitoring, press liaison, and report writing.
- Strong understanding of the media and the news agenda.
- Impeccable writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Excellent verbal communication skills and interpersonal/relationship-building skills.
- Must know how to use major social media channels (X, Instagram, LinkedIn).
- A proactive team-player that gets involved, offers to pick up work and supports your colleagues.
- You must also be flexible and prepared to work outside office hours, both during a normal working week and at races.
- Please note, you will be expected to be in the office by 08:00 on weekdays to complete the media report.
