Manager, Media Communications

McLaren; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive brand in the UK seeks a proactive Brand Marketing & Communications Lead to manage global reputation and media strategies. This role requires strong relationship-building skills with media, media strategy development, and crisis management. The ideal candidate will craft compelling narratives that resonate with audiences and elevate brand desirability among UHNWIs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing media strategies for luxury brands.
• Ability to anticipate risks and respond with effective messaging.
• Strong relationship management skills with media outlets.

Responsibilities

• Lead global narrative and reputation management for McLaren Automotive.
• Run the press office operations from end to end.
• Design media strategies for launches and brand moments.

Skills

Proactive communication

Crisis management

Media strategy development

Relationship building with media

Job description

Reporting to Head of Brand Marketing & Communications, this is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, dynamic and creative individual to join the Global Brand & Client Department at McLaren Automotive.

Lead McLaren Automotive’s global earned narrative and reputation. You will run the press office end‑to‑end — building deep relationships with tier‑one automotive, business and lifestyle media; orchestrating product reviews and media experiences; shaping executive visibility; and safeguarding the brand through issues and crisis management. Working within Brand Marketing & Communications, you will integrate closely with Product, Racing, MSO & Services and Campaigns to ensure every earned moment is on brand, culturally resonant, and commercially effective.

This role is the heartbeat of our earned storytelling — turning product truth, racing pedigree, and luxury values into international headlines that drive consideration and demand.

You’ll design and deliver media strategies for launches and brand moments, from embargo planning to first‑drive programs, reviews and long‑lead features.

You will also be the first line of defense on reputation: anticipating risk, equipping leaders with compelling messaging and responding with pace and precision.

The standard is ultra‑luxury, discrete, meticulously crafted media experiences that feel rare and elevate McLaren’s desirability among UHNWIs and our broader audiences.