Championship Marketing and Media Director

We are launching a professional winter GT championship featuring multi-class GT racing.

We seek a seasoned Head of PR, Marketing and Media to build and deliver the championship’s media, content, communications and branding strategy. This is a hands‑on, operational leadership role requiring proven motorsport experience, strong marketing/content knowledge, excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to operate under the unique constraints of a winter season.

Core responsibilities

  • Media strategy & delivery
    • Develop and execute a unified media and content strategy (broadcast, streaming, highlights, social, photography, PR) aligned with commercial objectives and partner commitments.
    • Lead production briefs for live broadcasts and highlight packages; coordinate on‑track camera plans, timing overlays, graphics, commentary and data feeds.
    • Manage relationships with broadcast/streaming partners, production vendors and rights holders; negotiate deliverables and ensure contractual compliance.
    • Oversee editorial calendar, creative assets, photography libraries and closed-captioning/multilingual content needs.
    • Oversea social media platforms and strategy. Working closely with social media agency.
    • Coordinate media accreditation, media centre operations, mixed zones, press conferences and post-race interview schedules.
    • Deliver team-facing media training, interview protocols and pre/post-race media schedules to ensure consistent messaging.
  • Marketing
    • Develop a marketing plan in order to target teams, participants and differentiate the brand from any other championships or series.
    • Manage digital campaigns and strategies to attract competitors to join the events
    • Align with influential pages, networks and personal to promote the series.
  • PR, communications & reputation management
    • Oversee the production of all official press releases, race reports, feature stories and crisis communications; maintain a consistent brand voice.
    • Establish and run a rapid-response protocol for on-track incidents, penalties, or reputational issues (oversea the statement drafting, approval workflow, etc).
    • Cultivate relationships with motorsport press, influencers, and key industry journalists to secure coverage and features.
  • Commercial & partner activation
    • Work with commercial team to activate sponsor content, hospitality deliverables, branded content, and partner media rights.
    • Produce media kits, activation plans and measurement reports demonstrating reach and engagement for sponsors.
  • Team leadership & event execution
    • Recruit, lead and coordinate the media & communications team and external agencies (producers, photographers, PR agencies).
    • Own media staffing plans for each event (media centre, press operations, photographers, content producers) and ensure smooth on-site execution in winter conditions (equipment sheltering, power, heated spaces).
    • Deliver post-event analytics and insights

Ideal candidate profile (experience & credentials)

  • Minimum 7–10 years’ of relevant experience within a media and marketing management field, ideally in motorsport.
  • Possesses deep knowledge of market research, digital marketing, content strategy, and brand management, alongside a strong understanding of local and international regulations related to marketing and event planning.
  • Fluent English
  • A passion for motorsport and knowledge of the motorsport industry.
  • Ability to work effectively with crossfunctional teams, including operations and sales teams.
  • Selfmotivated and results-oriented professional with a proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, global environments and consistently meet tight deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
  • Passionate about providing exceptional customer service and experience to media and fans.
Salary: GBP 43200 - 72000 per year Experience: 5 years required
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