Motorsports PR & Media Relations Lead

Pnc Financial Services Group; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Chip Ganassi Racing seeks an experienced public relations professional to lead day-to-day media relations for INDYCAR and IMSA programs. You will act as the primary contact for drivers, media, and partners, developing annual PR plans and building strong media relationships.

Responsibilities include coordinating driver PR schedules, writing press materials, and collaborating with internal teams to create social campaigns and coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in PR, communication, business, marketing, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in communications or related field.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships internally and industry-wide.
• Experience in media pitching and creating PR plans.
• Ability to think big picture and create long-term ROI and growth plans for the team and partners.
• Up to date with media trends within and outside the industry.
• Creative approach to problems and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as day‑to‑day point of contact between the team and assigned driver(s), IMSA or INDYCAR, and the media as it relates to public/media relations.
• Develop yearly public relations plans including pitching opportunities to motorsports and lifestyle media.
• Build and maintain media relationships and audience lists; support partners and partnerships programs.
• Travel to select race events and manage driver PR schedules, messaging and media availability.
• Collaborate with internal departments to support social campaigns and content produced around team and partners.
• Provide internal and executive communications support and measurement of PR programs.

Skills

Public relations

Media pitching

Interpersonal skills

Strategic communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in PR/Communications

Tools

Meltwater

Job description

Chip Ganassi Racing seeks an experienced public relations professional to lead day-to-day media relations for INDYCAR and IMSA programs. You will act as the primary contact for drivers, media, and partners, developing annual PR plans and building strong media relationships.

Responsibilities include coordinating driver PR schedules, writing press materials, and collaborating with internal teams to create social campaigns and coverage.