Formula E Communications Lead

Fortescue Pre-Order Sales; Witney; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Aviva Pension

Group Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Electric Car Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Medical Insurance

26 days holiday + 5 extra days

Job summary

Fortescue Zero Racing seeks a Communications Principal to lead its communications strategy across Formula E events and related activities. You will work with Fortescue Brand and Communications to maximise media opportunities and ensure high-quality communications that support Fortescue Zero’s brand priorities.

The role requires strong media relations skills, experience with broadcast partners, and the ability to manage communications across international race weekends and public events.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in communications, media relations or sports communications.
• Experience with broadcast partners, journalists and senior stakeholders.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to develop proactive media campaigns and manage event communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead Fortescue Zero Formula E communications strategy across races, testing, launches and events.
• Manage relationships with media partners and stakeholders; coordinate press materials.
• Prepare briefings, talking points and interview guidance for drivers and senior personnel.
• Monitor media coverage and deliver post-event reports on reach and sentiment.
• Develop and deliver media training for race drivers and team representatives.

Skills

Media relations

Public relations

Sports communications

Media campaigns

Stakeholder management

Job description

Fortescue Zero Racing seeks a Communications Principal to lead its communications strategy across Formula E events and related activities. You will work with Fortescue Brand and Communications to maximise media opportunities and ensure high-quality communications that support Fortescue Zero’s brand priorities.

The role requires strong media relations skills, experience with broadcast partners, and the ability to manage communications across international race weekends and public events.