Motorsport Media Relations Specialist

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom VML South Africa Full time

About VML

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At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration.

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We have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

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About Prism

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We inspire growth for ambitious brands through sport and entertainment.

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For more than 25 years, we've made it our mission to engage audiences across the world's biggest sports, major competitions, and bespoke experiences.

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We work solely for brands, and we are rights-holder agnostic, meaning that we won't compromise on driving the best results and ROI for our clients through their sports and entertainment partnerships.

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The Role

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Mid-Senior Press Officer to join our motorsport division, based in Central London and with extensive global travel to be on-site at race locations.

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The Press Officer/ Communications Officer will be responsible for proactive media relations, writing press releases, managing senior team personnel, organizing media schedules, liaising with journalists and photographers, processing media, organizing press conferences, plus much more.

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Requirements

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  1. Mid/senior level as will need to travel to race events and work independently at international race weekends
  2. 5-10 years experience working in motorsport in a press/ PR role either for a team, agency, rights holder or manufacturer
  3. Established connections with motorsport broadcasters/media and within the sport
  4. In-depth knowledge of the motorsport landscape, being comfortable working with teams, drivers, and rights holders, and coordinating media requirements with these stakeholders on-site
  5. Crisis comms experience and knowledge
  6. Proactive approach to spot and leverage opportunities
  7. Understanding of media reporting and analysis
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Salary Range: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience

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About Working at VML

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We are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward.

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Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond.

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Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.

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