VCARB F1 Team - Communications Manager

Supports the delivery of the team's communications strategy, driving proactive media engagement and managing day-to-day communications activity both on and off track. It involves coordinating media relations, race weekend communications, and internal collaboration with stakeholders across the team, Red Bull local markets, Formula 1, and partners. The position sits within a competitive and dynamic Formula 1 environment where every member of staff is expected to lead innovation and continuous improvement.

• Act as a day-to-day point of contact for drivers, representatives and management.
• Coordinate media interviews, access opportunities, press activities and media attendance across race weekends and other key team events.
• Lead the planning and delivery of integrated communications campaigns for key announcements off track, including special liveries, launches, partner activations and significant moments.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, including Marketing, Social Media, Content and Partnerships, to identify communications opportunities, align plans with wider business and marketing priorities, and maximise storytelling opportunities.
• Develop compelling story angles and communications plans that extend beyond race results, highlighting the people, innovation, culture and partnerships behind the team.
• Draft, edit and distribute press releases, media statements, briefing documents, talking points, Q&As and other communications materials.
• Monitor media coverage, identify emerging opportunities and provide regular reports.
• Build strong working relationships across the team, Red Bull local markets, Formula 1, partners and other relevant stakeholders.
• Support the communications needs of partners, identifying opportunities to bring partnership stories to life through earned media.
• Ensure relevant stakeholders are appropriately briefed and involved in communications planning and delivery.
• Contribute to a collaborative and proactive communications culture across the team.

• 3+ years' experience in a communications, PR or media relations role.
• Strong understanding of the international media landscape and the ability to build effective relationships with journalists and media organisations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality communications materials to tight deadlines.
• Experience developing and delivering communications plans and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong news judgement and the ability to identify compelling stories and relevant media opportunities.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and supporting spokespeople in media-facing situations.
• A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach.

• Experience within sport, entertainment, lifestyle or a similarly fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and international travel in line with the Formula 1 calendar (up to 18 races + other team events, testing).

• Bonus Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Life insurance

Today's Formula 1 calls for a high level of specialist skills in every area, and the team believes that every member of staff can and should lead innovation and continuous improvement in a competitive and dynamic working environment. The team is young and ambitious, recognised for developing future talent and creating opportunities to shine.