Senior Specialist, Corporate Communications

McLaren Automotive Limited; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Annual bonus opportunity

Paid time off and holidays

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Arrow McLaren is seeking a Senior Specialist in Corporate Communications to drive storytelling for partnerships, organize driver communications, and support brand messaging across media channels.

This role collaborates with McLaren Racing and Arrow McLaren Commercial teams to amplify commercial initiatives and execute the team’s communications strategy during race weeks and beyond.

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.
• Demonstrated experience managing media relations, interview opportunities and communications planning on behalf of athletes or spokespeople.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Experience with media monitoring, coverage reporting and PR measurement tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with media monitoring platforms (e.g., Cision, Meltwater) is a plus.
• Willingness to travel extensively (weekends and holidays included) during the INDYCAR season and offseason events.
• Based in Indianapolis, Indiana.
• Passion for motorsport and an understanding of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES preferred.
• Highly organized, flexible and detail-oriented.
• A confident communicator with a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-energy environments.
• Calm, professional and measured when interacting with drivers, executives and media.
• Passionate about storytelling, motorsport and brand building.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver storytelling that elevate 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 and narrative across channels.
• Collaborate with Arrow McLaren Commercial Team and McLaren Racing to align messaging and maximize brand exposure.
• Build and maintain relationships across partner network to create proactive storytelling opportunities.
• Serve as communications contact for an assigned driver, managing media requests and opportunities.
• Provide strategic communications counsel to drivers and select executives, leveraging media briefs and partner messaging.
• Pitch stories to national, local, business and motorsport media to amplify partnerships and brand initiatives.
• Represent at media and partner events at the McLaren Racing Center and other venues.
• Publish content via press releases, web stories and features, coordinating with CMS teams.
• Monitor media coverage and KPIs, providing insights to optimize strategy.
• Support internal communications to strengthen team culture and engagement.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Storytelling

Writing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR

Tools

Cision

Meltwater

Microsoft Office

CMS

Job description

The Senior Specialist, Corporate Communications, role focuses on day-to-day corporate communications for Arrow McLaren, driving partnership storytelling, internal communications and brand messaging while supporting driver communications and race-weekend media operations in alignment with the broader McLaren Racing organization.

This role supports the execution of the team's communications strategy by developing press releases, generating team and partner stories and internal communications. The role also serves as a key communications liaison to Arrow McLaren’s drivers while collaborating across departments to amplify commercial initiatives. Through strategic storytelling and building strong media relationships, the Communications Specialist helps increase awareness of Arrow McLaren's brand, partnerships and business initiatives.

Projected Start Date: January 4, 2027

Principal Accountabilities

• 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.
• Serve as a key representative for media and partner events at the McLaren Racing Center, developing storytelling opportunities that highlights its impact on team performance, technology and partner integration.
• 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.
• Monitor media coverage, sentiment and communications performance, track departmental KPIs and provide insights and recommendations to the greater communications and social media team to optimize storytelling and media strategy.
• Support internal communications initiatives that strengthen team culture, employee engagement and alignment around Arrow McLaren's brand, partnerships and organizational priorities.

Company Description

Arrow McLaren is McLaren Racing’s IndyCar team, located in Indianapolis at its new McLaren Racing Center headquarters on the northwest side of the city. By joining our team, you’ll be part of an exhilarating racing program that aims to set the standard for high performance in sport. Our behaviors define what matters most to us:

One Team – Embrace the Quest – No Dilution – Be Comfortable with the Uncomfortable – Never Stand Still – Go Again – Sweep the Floor

Every day, we want members of this team to come to work with a simple goal in mind: Build better race cars and develop better ways to go racing. Focus on the process, enjoy the process of continual improvement and the results will take care of themselves.

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.
• Demonstrated experience managing media relations, interview opportunities and communications planning on behalf of athletes or spokespeople.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Experience with media monitoring, coverage reporting and PR measurement tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with media monitoring platforms (e.g., Cision, Meltwater) is a plus.
• Willingness to travel extensively (weekends and holidays included) during the INDYCAR season and offseason events.
• Based in Indianapolis, Indiana.
• Passion for motorsport and an understanding of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES preferred.
• Highly organized, flexible and detail-oriented.
• A confident communicator with a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-energy environments.
• Calm, professional and measured when interacting with drivers, executives and media.
• Passionate about storytelling, motorsport and brand building.

Additional Information

Total Rewards

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Voluntary life, short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Competitive paid time off and company holidays
• Employee wellbeing resources and programs
• Company discounts, including kit apparel

Arrow McLaren is committed to equal employment opportunity. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, ethnicity, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws