Media and Communication Manager
Mahindra Racing
Mahindra Racing is a motor racing team based in Banbury, United Kingdom, competing with an Indian racing license. The team is currently competing in the electric FIA Formula E Championship since the inaugural season in 2014.
Role Overview
The Media and Communications Manager will oversee all aspects of the company's internal and external communications, ensuring a consistent and positive brand image across global media channels, digital platforms and key events. The role will build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, media and business partners, represent the company at international events and provide strategic direction for communications activities in the fast-paced world of Formula E.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Planning
- Develop the season's Communications Strategy
- Contribute to the review and ongoing development of the Communications Strategy throughout the season, as needed
- Lead the day-to-day delivery of the approved strategy and ensure its objectives are implemented
- Support and guide the Digital Executive in delivering the Digital and Social elements of the strategy
Communications Team Management
- Oversee the daily work of the Communications and Digital team, ensuring responsibilities are delivered effectively
- Coordinate the Communications/Digital team at events, including the Digital Executive, Photographer and Videographer; review content and seek CCO and/or CEO approval where appropriate
- Support the management of communications issues and crisis situations when required
Media Relations
- Set the direction for media relations across the USA, Technology, Sustainability and Consumer/Lifestyle markets, including proactive media outreach, pitching and securing coverage
- Support and host media at events whenever required
E-Prix Events
- Attend all races, collective tests and key events as the Communication & Media Manager
- Coordinate with key stakeholders, including media, Formula E and the FIA, to ensure the team fulfils its marketing and media commitments
- Plan and deliver off-site activations in collaboration with the Digital Executive
- Welcome and host media during race events, including garage tours and other relevant activations
- Prepare event briefings, key messages and internal Marketing team schedules for each E-Prix
- Coordinate with other departments, including Engineering and Operations, to facilitate effective internal communication
- Support the Digital Executive with content shoots, documentary filming and other production activities
- Compile and circulate the Events Schedule
General Duties
- Write and distribute press releases to the team's media contacts
- Create written content for the website, newsletters and LinkedIn, including features on the race team
- Manage proactive and reactive media relations, with the aim of securing positive coverage in the five identified key markets
- Prepare monthly performance updates, including website and digital results, in collaboration with the Digital Executive
- Develop and maintain the team's media kit and FAQ document for media distribution
- Work with the Events team to deliver media activities outside E-Prix events, such as media dinners and factory visits
- Develop creative communications and marketing initiatives to increase the team's profile and audience engagement
- Identify opportunities to grow Mahindra Racing's profile and visibility in India
- Maintain a close working relationship with the Mahindra Group corporate team, ensuring consistency across communications and marketing activities
- Create, manage and enhance communications and marketing tools and materials in support of the team's objectives
- Contribute to the planning and delivery of the wider Communications and Marketing Strategy
Skills & Experience
- 5+ years' experience in communication and media in motorsport.
- Experience in developing and implementing communication strategies.
- Strong media relations, PR and communication skills, preferably within motorsport or professional sports.
- Excellent writing, storytelling and content development skills.
- Strong stakeholder management and ability to work with drivers, senior management, partners and external agencies.
- Strong understanding of the international motorsport media landscape and established relationships with journalists and broadcasters.
This job description may be changed from time to time to reflect changing business requirements and the job holder may be required to undertake other tasks other than those that are listed that fall reasonably within the scope of the role.
Mahindra Racing would like to thank you for your application.
Due to being inundated with applicants, we unfortunately cannot get back to everyone, if we don't get back to you it means you have been unsuccessful.
We wish you all the best for the future and ask you to keep checking for roles with us in the future that may suit your skillset.
