F1/Motorsport Communications Account Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in motorsport consultancy seeks a dynamic Communications Account Manager. This exciting role involves managing high-profile communications, engaging with media, and leading creative projects in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for motorsport, excellent communication skills, and the ability to multitask effectively. You'll be part of a vibrant team dedicated to delivering impactful sponsorship activations and media relations, ensuring that every project meets the highest standards. If you're ready to take on new challenges and grow professionally, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Investment in career development

Vibrant work environment

Involvement in high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Experience managing communications for high-profile brands in motorsport.
• Strong written and verbal skills, with creativity and media analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage communications and PR programmes for motorsport clients.
• Create high-quality content and oversee junior team members.

Skills

Project & Process Management

Media Relations

Crisis Communications

Content Creation

Client Management

Event Delivery

Data-Driven Decision-Making

Presentation Skills

Multitasking & Adaptability

Creative Leadership

Education

Degree in Communications or Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social Media Platforms

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05.05.2025

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Job Description:

Crunch is a leading motorsport consultancy, working with some of the biggest brands in the sport and the world.

We are different and we’re proud of it. People who know us comment on how we’re... well, different. There’s being different for the sake of it, being different to stand out, and being brave enough to trust yourself and be who you want to be.

We believe that sponsorship activation requires brave, confident people. The heart of sponsorship involves fans, media, clients, drivers, and all stakeholders.

Founded in London in 2008, our mission is to deliver brave sponsorship activation that delivers tangible results.

Overall job description

The ideal candidate will have experience managing communications and PR programmes for high-profile brands or organisations within F1/motorsport.

They will be a central team member, multitasking across projects in a fast-paced environment, with excellent written and verbal skills.

This role involves high-quality content creation, event activation, media relations, and overseeing junior team members.

Candidate should be confident in writing press releases, developing press packs, and engaging with media contacts, preferably with established global media contacts in motorsport.

Creativity, interest in sports news and media trends, and experience in media analysis are essential.

Flexibility and a proactive attitude are required to contribute across all aspects of the programme and agency work.

Reporting to senior team members, the candidate will also manage workload for junior staff.

Key requirements:

• Project & process management: managing daily account activities to ensure timely delivery within budget and objectives.
• Proven expertise: experience in delivering high-profile motorsport communications & press office programmes.
• Passion for sport: strong interest in motorsport and the business of sport.
• Sponsorship activation: skills in media management, crisis communications, press kit creation, social activations.
• Agency leadership: experience managing agency teams.
• Presentation skills: creating and delivering professional presentations.
• Client management: providing counsel, troubleshooting, influencing stakeholders.
• Media relations and management: engaging media, managing media lists.
• Talent & Influencers: working with high-profile talent and sourcing influencers.
• Event delivery: organizing global events like press launches and driver days.
• Relationship building: developing trusted relationships with team, clients, media, stakeholders.
• Data-driven decision-making: using measurement to inform strategies.
• Campaign management: developing long-term global campaigns across media platforms.
• Content & brand management: understanding brand guidelines, content production experience.
• Technical skills: proficient in Microsoft Office, social media platforms.
• Budget management: overseeing project budgets.
• Continuous improvement: growth mindset, learning new skills.
• Multitasking & adaptability: managing multiple projects under deadlines.
• Creative leadership: leading creative sessions, client responses, reporting.
• Organization & time management: efficient in managing time and tasks.
• Composure under pressure: maintaining calm and solutions-focused approach.
• Clear communication: confident in interactions at all levels.
• Additional language skills: beneficial but not mandatory.

What does it take to work at Crunch?

• Understanding client pressures and maintaining professionalism.
• Willingness to travel globally, including evenings and weekends.
• Developing a deep understanding of clients’ business and marketplace.
• Taking initiative and growing professionally.
• Hard work, conscientiousness, positive attitude for successful client relationships.

Why work at Crunch?

• Vibrant environment with involvement in high-profile projects.
• Investment in career development and internal promotion.
• Generous holiday allowance increasing annually.
• Competitive salary and benefits scheme.