Communications Manager (Englewood Cliffs, USA)

DFL; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Communications Manager to enhance internal and external communications. This role involves managing the lifecycle media strategy for automotive and lifestyle communications, overseeing Motorsports communications, and coordinating media outreach. The ideal candidate will possess excellent management and interpersonal skills, with a strong background in communications or marketing, preferably in the luxury or automotive sectors. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence, and contribute to exciting projects that showcase high-performance vehicles.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in communications and/or marketing.
• At least 3 years of managerial experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage product range communication through photoshoots.
• Coordinate invitations and travel logistics for media test drives.
• Manage communication strategies for Motorsports programs.

Skills

Management Skills

Relational Skills

Team-Building Skills

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Multitasking

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Proficiency in Italian

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ferrari has a most desirable track record, in Formula One as well as in GT production cars, record business results and voted one of the World's most powerful brands. Working with Ferrari means working with engineering excellence and innovation on the highest level. Above all Ferrari is an international team working with the highest level of professionalism and dedication, based on performance, meritocracy and continuous development, with innovation at the heart of our future.

In order to strengthen our Communications team we are looking to hire a Communications Manager, based in Englewood Cliffs, NJ.

In this position, you will be responsible for the execution of the Company’s lifecycle automotive/lifestyle media and KOL strategy to enhance internal and external communications, as well as manage Ferrari North America’s Motorsports Communications for GT and Ferrari Challenge racing. You will also support the Communication Department’s ongoing activities, including the editorial process (database, media monitoring, analysis), journalists' requests, press fleet management, performance testing, and pitching of stories, photoshoots, and projects to support the product range.

Your main responsibilities will include:

1. Managing product range communication through photoshoots and other projects to promote current vehicles.
2. Managing test drive outreach, logistics (insurance/loan agreements/transportation/hand-overs/follow-ups) for media and KOLs, including strategic on-track activities for VIPs.
3. Coordinating invitations and travel logistics for International Media Test Drives.
4. Managing regional experiential media test drive programs and performance tests.
5. Managing regional content capture (photo/video).
6. Proposing and updating target lists of KOLs.
7. Outreach to target media and influencers for event promotion (Corso Pilota/Challenge/PBeach).
8. Managing PRSS fleet and related budgets.
9. Providing media recaps (launches, programs), competitor benchmarks, and best practices.
10. Managing communication strategies and leading agency support for Motorsports programs such as Corso Pilota and Ferrari Challenge.
11. Managing broadcast and media relations on-site at Motorsports events and monitoring media databases.
12. Monitoring and reporting media coverage from Ferrari and competitors for internal News Summaries.
13. Performing other related duties as required.

To succeed in this role, a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a similar field is required.

The essential skills include excellent management, relational, and team-building skills; at least five years of experience in communications and/or marketing; and a minimum of three years of managerial experience. Experience in the luxury or automotive sectors is advantageous. Candidates should have knowledge and passion for motorsports, strong project management skills, problem-solving abilities, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment. Excellent interpersonal, organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to engage with management, media, and KOLs are essential. A strong work ethic, integrity, and proficiency in Italian are highly valued.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this position.

Location: Englewood Cliffs, NJ (USA)

Seniority: Middle Level