Junior Communications Executive

Are you ready to make your mark in the world of Formula 1?

At Formula 1, we are passionate about delivering the world’s greatest sports and entertainment spectacle leaving a positive legacy wherever we race. Innovation has always been at the heart of what we do ever since our first Grand Prix in 1950. Now, more than 75 years on, the sport remains a pioneer, developing technologies that have made a significant impact on society beyond the track.

Everything you see on screen or at an event comes via our passionate and dedicated people. Whether its engineering, broadcast, legal, logistics, security, event management, commercial, media rights, marketing, or communications there is always a talented team working to maximise the potential of the sport.

Role Overview:

Formula 1 is the fastest growing sport in the world, attracting millions of new fans every year. As we continue our growth globally, we are looking for a Junior Communications Executive to support the communications team, as we deliver our global coverage. Reporting into our Communications Lead, the role will be London based with some travel possibly required.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Supporting the Communications team with administration, measurement, communications materials, events and announcements.
• Supporting the broad communications teams (political, global corporate and consumer PR, internal comms, and motorsport) as required.
• Supporting the Comms Executive and Media Analyst with measurement reports.
• Responsible for creating the daily media coverage report.
• Responsible for team admin, such as media subscriptions, updating weekly planning documents, organising meetings, room bookings, event plan drafting.
• Supporting the team with activity taking place at the races.
• Proactively monitoring the media for stories and issues throughout the day and reporting back to the senior team.
• Supporting with the drafting of briefing notes, biographies, and other supporting materials.
• Supporting the planning and management of events as required.
• Supporting F1’s PR agency with requests for information.
• Working with the Communications Execs and Managers on media enquiries and story rebuttals.

What Are We Looking For?

• Experience working in an agency or within an in-house public affairs or corporate relations team.
• A proven track record of managing administration, media monitoring, press liaison, and report writing.
• Strong understanding of the media and the news agenda.
• Impeccable writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and interpersonal/relationship-building skills.
• Must know how to use major social media channels (X, Instagram, LinkedIn).
• A proactive team-player that gets involved, offers to pick up work and supports your colleagues.
• You must also be flexible and prepared to work outside office hours, both during a normal working week and at races.
• Please note, you will be expected to be in the office by 08:00 on weekdays to complete Formula 1's daily media report.

Why join the force behind the sport?

Joining F1 means becoming part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth. We offer a dynamic work environment where ideas are heard, and employee contributions truly make an impact. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people to play their role in accelerating the future of the sport. As a member of the F1 team, you will be able to access our amazing benefits:

• Private Healthcare scheme

• Dental Care

• 4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per season

• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family planning policies

• A free staff shuttle service running to and from surrounding trains stations near to Biggin Hill

• Free healthy snacks in our offices

• Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill, serving breakfast and lunch

• 25 days annual leave and 8 Bank Holiday days, plus a Christmas period closure

• Opportunities to develop and request training for your role via our in-house Learning and Development team

• Discount on F1 merchandise

• Discount at F1’s experiences including F1 Arcade and F1 Drive

• Perkbox benefit portal and more

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