Junior Communications Executive

Formula 1; Biggin Hill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

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.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Supporting the Communications team with administration, measurement, communications materials, events and announcements.
2. Supporting the broad communications teams (political, global corporate and consumer PR, internal comms, and motorsport) as required.
3. Supporting the Comms Executive and Media Analyst with measurement reports.
4. Responsible for creating the daily media coverage report.
5. Responsible for team admin, such as media subscriptions, updating weekly planning documents, organising meetings, room bookings, event plan drafting.
6. Supporting the team with activity taking place at the races.
7. Proactively monitoring the media for stories and issues throughout the day and reporting back to the senior team.
8. Supporting with the drafting of briefing notes, biographies, and other supporting materials.
9. Supporting the planning and management of events as required.
10. Supporting F1’s PR agency with requests for information.
11. Working with the Communications Execs and Managers on media enquiries and story rebuttals.

About You

1. Experience working in an agency or within an in-house public affairs or corporate relations team.
2. A proven track record of managing administration, media monitoring, press liaison, and report writing.
3. Strong understanding of the media and the news agenda.
4. Impeccable writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
5. Excellent verbal communication skills and interpersonal/relationship-building skills.
6. Must know how to use major social media channels (X, Instagram, LinkedIn).
7. A proactive team-player that gets involved, offers to pick up work and supports your colleagues.
8. You must also be flexible and prepared to work outside office hours, both during a normal working week and at races.
9. Please note, you will be expected to be in the office by 08:00 on weekdays to complete the media report.

Division:

Corporate

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