Senior Corporate Communications Strategist

McLaren Racing Ltd; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Voluntary life, short-term and long‑et

Disability benefits

Annual bonus opportunity

Competitive paid time off and company

Employee wellbeing resources and 
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Company discounts, including kit 
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Job summary

Arrow McLaren, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, seeks a Senior Specialist, Corporate Communications to lead day-to-day corporate communications, generating team and partner stories, internal messaging, and race-weekend media operations in alignment with McLaren Racing. You’ll craft press releases, advise drivers, and support internal comms to strengthen team culture.

The role requires 5+ years in PR/communications, with exceptional writing and media relations skills, and willingness to travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Sports Management or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in public relations, communications or media relations, ideally supporting athletes or organizations, with knowledge of sports partnerships.
• Demonstrated success in pitching and securing proactive media placements.
• Exceptional organization and scheduling skills with attention to detail.
• Strong writing, editing and verbal communication skills.
• Significant experience supporting athletes or high-profile spokepeople in media environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver compelling storytelling that elevate Arrow McLaren's partnerships, commercial initiatives and team brand through press releases, feature stories, executive messaging and digital content.
• Coordinate cross-series partnership announcements with McLaren Racing Communications, ensuring alignment in messaging, timing and narrative across various communications channels.
• Work cross-functionally with the Arrow McLaren Commercial Team and the broader McLaren Racing organization to align messaging, coordinate announcements and maximize earned media and brand exposure opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across Arrow McLaren's partner network and communications contacts to create proactive storytelling and activation opportunities.
• Serve as a key communications contact for an assigned driver, managing their media requests, storytelling initiatives, scheduling and strategic opportunities to elevate driver profile and brand.
• Provide strategic communications counsel to drivers and select executive spokepeople, leveraging media briefs, partner messaging and post-interview/appearance feedback.
• Proactively pitch stories to national, local, business and motorsport media outlets to amplify Arrow McLaren's partnerships, commercial endeavors and brand initiatives, while collaborating with the McLaren Racing Communications team to leverage broader media relationships and opportunities.
• Deliver accurate, engaging and on-brand written content through press releases, web stories and commercial-focused features, while managing content publishing through the team's CMS in collaboration with the collective Arrow McLaren Communications team and the McLaren Racing Web & App team.

Skills

Writing & editing

Verbal communication

Organization & scheduling

Media relations

Storytelling

Crisis communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Sports Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Cision

Meltwater

Job description

Arrow McLaren, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, seeks a Senior Specialist, Corporate Communications to lead day-to-day corporate communications, generating team and partner stories, internal messaging, and race-weekend media operations in alignment with McLaren Racing. You’ll craft press releases, advise drivers, and support internal comms to strengthen team culture.

The role requires 5+ years in PR/communications, with exceptional writing and media relations skills, and willingness to travel