Looking to race into your next role? Strap in, we're looking for a Senior Motorsport Communications Manager to join our unique mission!
About Formula E:
Formula E, the world's fastest-growing sport, is redefining motorsport with a bold focus on innovation and sustainability.
Hosting over 150 races in iconic cities globally and backed by top manufacturers like Porsche, Nissan and Jaguar, we feature elite drivers and cutting-edge EV technology.
As the world's first certified B Corp sport and the first sport certified to the British Standards Institution (BSI) Net Zero Pathway. Formula E combines thrilling entertainment with a mission to advance sustainable progress, inspiring a global fanbase with our high-performance brand new GEN4 car capable of hitting speeds of 335kph and reaching 200kph in just 4.4 seconds. Currently achieving 0-100 kmh in 1.8 seconds.
Using the spectacle of sport, we are sending a powerful and meaningful message to help alter perceptions and speed-up the switch to electric mobility.
The Role:
Are you an exceptional communications leader with deep motorsport expertise and the credibility to operate at the highest levels of global sport? We are looking for a Senior Motorsport Communications Manager to join Formula E and lead all sporting communications across the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
In this highly influential leadership role, you will report to the Content & Communications Director, serving as the strategic partner to the FIA, teams, drivers, Formula E Sporting and race operations to protect and enhance Formula E’s reputation around the world.
Own the Motorsport Communications Strategy: You shape and execute the global motorsport communications strategy, aligning sporting credibility, competitive positioning and brand storytelling with long-term commercial goals.
Lead Senior Stakeholder & FIA Relations: You act as the primary communications lead for the FIA, Formula E Sporting Directors, Team Principals and relevant executive leadership, offering strategic counsel during major sporting moments and complex regulatory matters.
Steer Trackside Communications & Media Operations: Act as the primary trackside contact for motorsport media during race weekends, you will cultivate key press relationships and shape core narrative arcs. You will collaborate closely with Team PRs to unlock joint storytelling opportunities and gain early sight of team announcements, while partnering directly with the FIA media delegate to manage crisis situations, advise leadership, and maintain accurate media reporting, as well as ensuring professional levels of conduct from drivers during mandatory media moments such as press conferences and media pen.
Drive Global Media & Narrative Building: You build and maintain high-level relationships with international journalists and broadcasters, while defining targeted PR strategies that elevate the Championship beyond standard sports reporting. You will develop the profiles of the drivers, working with the teams and our agencies to identify narratives for each to support the ambition to build fame beyond the track as well as sustain messaging around GEN4.
Manage High-Performing Teammates: You coach and develop the Motorsport Comms Manager who will report directly to you, and establish high editorial standards across all motorsport press releases and briefing assets.
What we're looking for in you:
The Motorsport Comms Leader: You bring extensive senior communications experience in international motorsport or elite sport supported by an established international media network and a thorough understanding of the motorsport media landscape.
The Crisis & Reputation Strategist: You possess sound strategic judgement and proven experience navigating high-pressure issues, regulatory challenges and crisis management within motorsport alongside the Senior Corporate Communications Manager to advise relevant C-suite executives.
The Outstanding Editor & Storyteller: You hold journalist-level editorial standards and have a track record of developing integrated, high-impact press releases, Q&As and media guides that drive measurable global coverage.
The Resilient Global Team Player: You are a calm, decisive member of the team who thrives on international race-weekend travel (at least attending half of the races each season) and cross-functional collaboration across diverse global time zones.
What's in it for you?
25 days' annual leave, Birthday day off and Wellbeing leave
Opportunity to extend your stay if travelling for a race event
Health Cash Plan and access to the Aviva Digital Workplace app
Enhanced Parental Leave
Flexible Bank Holidays
Paid volunteer and carer's leave
Cycle to Work and Electric Car Scheme
Formula E store discount
Regular social events and employee working groups
This is a hybrid role and you'll be required to do 3 days a week in our Hammersmith London office.
Application Process
Think you’ve got what it takes to join our race to the future?
The closing date for this role is 4th September, however if we receive a high volume of applications we may close it early.
At Formula E, we are building a culture where every voice matters, every perspective accelerates progress, and every individual is empowered to rise, contribute boldly, and shape a better world - together. We will provide equal opportunities regardless of an individuals' protected characteristics. We believe in attracting and retaining diverse talent to strengthen our global vision with a variety of experiences, backgrounds and perspectives.
Our mission is clear. The message is simple. Whoever you are. However you live. Whatever you believe. Formula E. For the Future. For Everyone.
We’ll see you at the starting line!
¡VAMOS!
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