Account Manager - Motorsport PR

The Company:

Influence is a global sports agency with a proven track record of harnessing the power of sport to elevate the world’s leading brands, teams and rights holders. Specialising in premium and high-tech sports, our work connects fans and brands with the magic of sport. Based in London with offices in New York, Riyadh and Singapore we offer strategic consultancy, commercial sales, partnership activation, PR & communications and content creation. The team has a wealth of experience and long-standing relationships in motorsport, sailing, pro-cycling and tennis.

The Role:

Influence is looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking, proactive and diligent PR Account Manager to join our motorsport client team. The candidate must have a passion for motorsport and a desire to craft stories around its greatest events and drivers. You would be involved in all aspects of the account, from building communication strategies to drafting content and coordinating with global media.

The role would involve travel to the world’s leading motorsport and automotive events and has a great balance of working independently and within a supportive team. The ideal candidate will have at least four years of proven experience delivering PR & communication campaigns in the motorsport and automotive world, with a high-level of proficiency in copywriting.

Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day management of our motorsport accounts – working closely with our clients to meet and anticipate their daily needs

• Operate our global press office, including developing communication strategies and key messaging, as well as liaising with media globally

• Conceptualise and draft high-quality written content, such as press releases and engaging stories, for distribution throughout the motorsport season

• Coordinate photography and video requirements

• Manage media sites and image portals

• Develop and implement media activities, events and luxury press trips

• Research and monitor key sporting, media and business stories

• Liaise with and manage ambassadors, stakeholders and company staff

• In-depth reporting and coverage analysis

• Opportunity to grow within the agency, working across accounts and sports

• Supporting the team and Account Directors to deliver above and beyond for our clients.

Requirements:

• Passionate about sport and motor sport

• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment under pressure

• Well organised and able to meet deadlines

• Conscientious and proactive, with a good understanding of the evolving media landscape

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an aptitude and passion for writing

• A meticulous attention to detail, editing and proofing

• Able to operate well independently and in a team environment

• Strong relationships with a range of media contacts

• Valid driving license and passport

• Fluent English speaker, with foreign languages a bonus

• Given the nature of the role you may have to work beyond normal office hours and weekends

• We are in the office 4 days a week (Monday to Thursday, with Friday work from home).

Additional information:

• 28 days holiday

• Pension Scheme

• Life Assurance

• Gym Contribution

• Health Cash Back Scheme

• Employee Assistance Helpline

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

• Eye Care Vouchers

• Online Training

• Room to Grow career development programme.

About Influence:

Influence is a member of Mongoose Group, a global collective of sports, lifestyle and entertainment

agencies. Delivering specialist expertise for both brands and rights holders across Social, Communications, Sponsorship, Commercial and Experiential.

Influence is a part of The MISSION Group Plc. The Brand Performance Group – a collective of digital

marketing and communications Agencies employing over 1,000 people across 29 locations and 3 continents.