Communications Manager

Haas Formula LLC; Banbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TGR Haas F1 Team in Banbury, UK, is seeking an experienced Communications professional to lead media engagement and drive the team’s communications strategy. You will manage content creation, press materials, and PR outreach, both on track and off, while coordinating with internal teams and partners.

This role requires strong media networks and a proactive, collaborative mindset. Travel and race-weekend presence are essential, with a focus on timely, accurate communications and maintaining brand

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or marketing is required.
• Prior experience, at least 5 years, in a similar communications role is required – preferably within sports or lifestyle platforms.
• Proven experience in sports or lifestyle communications with strong media relationships.
• Crisis communications experience or agency management experience advantageous.
• Solid understanding of sports communications strategies and motorsport knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver impactful media engagement at track and beyond, and support in driver and team communications to ensure a consistent brand image.
• Assist in delivering the Communications Department’s strategic goals and promote the team through internal and external channels.
• Input into creating and implementing the team communications strategy to align with organizational objectives.
• Create and edit content across press releases, newsletters, social media and websites; extend to brand initiatives such as Esports and ESG.
• Support on-site media execution, logistics and messaging during race weekends with the communications lead.
• Build and maintain relationships with key journalists and media outlets, managing media relations for the department.
• Assist in crisis communications logistics to protect the team’s reputation during crises.
• Support internal communications through newsletters and company-wide announcements.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communications with KPIs and coverage sentiment.
• Support brand and partner communications to ensure a consistent voice across channels.

Skills

Sports communications experience

Media relations

Crisis communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Content management systems

Social media platforms

Job description

General Summary

TGR Haas F1 Team has been a stalwart of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship over the past decade. With more than 200 grand prix starts to our name, we pride ourselves on being an ambitious challenger within Formula 1 - and we want you to be part of that journey.

The first American Formula 1 team to compete in the sport since 1986, TGR Haas F1 Team made an immediate impression with a memorable points-scoring debut at the 2016 Australian Grand Prix. Ten years later, the team is still building momentum, guided by clear objectives and technical partnerships, and fresh from securing its second biggest points haul in a Formula 1 season.

We’re a racing team – not a corporate machine. We have three HQs – Kannapolis in the US, Banbury in the UK and Maranello in Italy – each powered by passionate, loyal and hardworking team ambassadors. At TGR Haas F1 Team, you’ll gain exposure to many areas of the business, enjoy wider visibility, and clearly see your contributions.

Yes, you’ll learn from us, but we expect to learn from you too!

Role Principles

• Act with integrity, always upholding the highest professional and ethical standards.


• Drive innovation and change to continuously improve ways of working and outcomes.


• Pursue operational excellence, ensuring efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.


• Collaborate inclusively, building strong partnerships to achieve shared goals.


• Maintain a customer-focused approach, prioritising the needs of internal and external stakeholders.


• Champion sustainability by embedding responsible and environmentally conscious practices into everyday work.

Key Responsibilities

Role-Specific Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering impactful media engagement, both at track and beyond, as well as support in driver and team communications to ensure a consistent and positive brand image.


• Help deliver the strategic goals of the Communications Department and assist in all facets of the promotion of the team through internal and external communications.


• Strategic Planning – Input into creating and implementing the team communications strategy in order to align with organizational objectives.


• Content Creation – Writing and editing communications content across a variety of channels, such as press releases, newsletters, social media and websites – extending beyond core activities of the race team and into additional brand initiatives where appropriate such as – but not limited to, Esports, ESG etc.


• Race Weekend Communications – Support on-site event media execution, logistics and messaging, working with the communications lead and wider department personnel to deliver clear and consistent messaging on race weekends.


• Media & Public Relations – Building and maintaining relationships with key journalists and media outlets, managing media relations, and acting as a forward-facing member of the Communications Department, both internally and externally.


• Crisis Communications – Assist in the execution and logistics of crisis communications strategy to protect the team’s reputation during a crisis or public-facing issue.


• Internal Communications – Working with the wider Communications Department and other stakeholders in ensuring effective internal communications – through newsletters, company-wide announcements and other channels where appropriate.


• Monitoring & Evaluation – Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of communication efforts – tracking coverage, sentiment and KPIs, while supporting wider industry media monitoring.


• Brand Management – Support brand and partner communications, from strategy to media outreach, facilitating a consistent brand voice and messaging across all communications.

Operational Delivery

• Carry out day-to-day tasks efficiently and within agreed timescales.


• Ensure work meets expected service, quality, and compliance standards.


• Demonstrate accountability and professionalism in all activities.

Team & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Build positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.


• Participate in meetings, briefings, and forums as required.


• Respond to queries within scope, escalating more complex matters when necessary.

Compliance & Governance

• Adhere to relevant legislation, organisational policies, and internal controls.


• Handle information responsibly, including confidential or sensitive data.


• Support audit, governance, and risk management activities as required.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute ideas and feedback to improve processes and ways of working.


• Participate in team initiatives, projects, or improvement activities.

Additional Responsibilities

• Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the level and purpose of the role, as assigned by the line manager.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as communications, public relations, journalism, or marketing is required.


• Prior experience, at least 5 years, in a similar communications role, or demonstrable career path is required – preferably within motorsports or a sports or lifestyle-based platform.


• Proven experience in sports or lifestyle communications, with strong media relationships, especially across sport, news and consumer platforms.


• Crisis communications experience or agency management experience advantageous.


• Solid understanding of sports communications strategies, and in particular motorsport knowledge is advantageous.

Resilience & Composure:

• Maintains calm and focus in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.


• Able to handle setbacks and adapt quickly to changing circumstances.

Integrity & Discretion:

• Trusted to manage confidential information and sensitive team matters.


• Upholds the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct.

Team-Oriented:

• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to team cohesion and shared success.


• Willingness to mentor and develop talent within the organisation.

Adaptability & Flexibility:

• Comfortable with extensive travel and irregular working hours, including weekends and race days.


• Open to innovation and continuous improvement in processes and culture.

Equipment and Applications

• Experience with all Microsoft Office applications.


• Familiarity with content management systems.


• Understanding of media distribution and monitoring systems.


• Working knowledge of social media platform and uploading content.

Physical Demands

Extended Hours & Flexibility:

• Many roles require working evenings, weekends, and public holidays, particularly during race season or critical development phases.

Travel Requirements:

• Roles supporting race operations, logistics, or communications may involve frequent international travel, including long-haul flights and time zone shifts.

Physical Activity (Varies by Role):

• Trackside roles may involve standing for long periods, walking across paddocks, and working in noisy, crowded environments.


• Factory roles may require manual handling of components, use of machinery, or working in temperature-controlled areas.


• Office-based roles typically involve prolonged computer use and occasional movement between departments.

Sensory Demands:

• Exposure to high noise levels (e.g., engines, pit lane activity), bright lighting, and fast-moving environments is common in race support roles.


• This role is based in a shared workplace environment where exposure to common allergens (including food products, fragrances and cleaning materials) may occur. While we will always consider reasonable adjustments, we are unable to guarantee a completely allergen-free environment.

Health & Safety Compliance:

• All roles require adherence to strict safety protocols, especially in technical and trackside environments.


• Completion of all mandatory compliance training (including health and safety, data protection, and role-specific regulatory training) is a condition of employment and must be maintained throughout tenure.

This job description may not detail some less major duties, nor cover duties of a similar nature, which may from time to time be reasonably required by the relevant manager.

At TGR Haas F1 Team, we consider our employees our greatest asset. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive and grow. We value diversity and encourage our employees to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the conversation. Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion are fundamental to who we are as a company and a collective of colleagues. Our commitment to these ethics is steadfast and this promise travels with us wherever we are in the world.

We look after our team with multiple rewards packages, competitive bonuses and year-round health and wellbeing programs, providing you with the tools to motivate and perform at your best.

If you’re passionate about competition, technology and teamwork, then working at TGR Haas F1 Team could be the perfect fit for you. Motorsport is a dynamic and exciting industry that offers a wide range of opportunities for those who are willing to put in the hard work and dedication required to succeed. Working at TGR Haas F1 Team is a highly rewarding experience, as you become a crucial member of a team that is constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and striving for excellence in everything we do.

Join our team and make your passion your profession.

Notice

Due to the nature of the organisation, all employees of TGR Haas F1 Team are required to be security cleared to National Security Vetting standards. If successful in your application, we would support you with the NSV process. As a guideline only, you would normally need to have been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years. Further confirmation can be found on the Civil Aviation Authority National Security Vetting (NSV) website https://www.caa.co.uk/commercial-industry/security/national-security-vetting/

If you have not been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years, please be prepared to request an Overseas Criminal Records Check for these countries as you will be asked to provide this for referencing and security checks if you are successful.