REQ ID: 127712
JOB TITLE: Senior PR & Media Relations Officer - Jaguar Racing
SALARY: Competitive

POSTING START DATE: 17/03/2025
POSTING END DATE: 31/03/2025
LOCATION: Gaydon, Warwick, UK

In a commercial role at JLR, you can reimagine the future of modern luxury. In teams focused on extraordinary customer experience, sustainability and forward-thinking. You’ll work alongside strategically-minded problem-solvers supporting the transformation of our iconic house of brands – Range Rover, Defender, Discovery, and Jaguar – and our heritage-rich JLR Classic range. Becoming a proud creator of the exceptional starts here.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Join JLR as a Senior PR & Media Relations Officer - Jaguar Racing!

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of motorsport? As a Senior PR & Media Relations Officer, you will support the Global PR & Communications Manager in developing and delivering market-leading campaigns for Jaguar Racing and its commercial partners. Acting as a primary point of contact for our markets, you will liaise with International PR Managers to ensure clear communication and provide ongoing support to maximize opportunities. You'll also work closely with the Jaguar brand activation team, leading the development, coordination, and communication of medium and long-term PR strategies to all internal and external stakeholders.

In this dynamic role, you will engage in proactive media relations to secure earned coverage in key media verticals. You'll ensure that stakeholder input, including team management, sponsors, and global and corporate PR teams, is thoroughly considered. With a high level of autonomy, you'll craft detailed communications plans, messaging, and asset information, ensuring timely delivery to all stakeholders. You'll bring ambition, a can-do attitude, and a passion for teamwork, with the creativity to achieve cut-through in a congested media landscape. Your success will be measured by PR value, reach figures, and opportunities to see (OTS), challenging the team positively.

If you're passionate about PR and motorsport, and ready to drive Jaguar Racing's reputation and brand to new heights, we want to hear from you! Join us and be a part of a world-class team dedicated to excellence and innovation.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Join a world-class PR communications team dedicated to promoting and protecting Jaguar Racing both internally and externally
• Craft and share positive stories to enhance our reputation and brand health, with a focus on Jaguar Racing and our people
• Plan and schedule race weekends, collaborating closely with our global markets, while leading storytelling efforts within Jaguar Racing
• Respond to media enquiries, create engaging content, and build a network of advocates and influencers
• Develop spokesperson briefing materials for media events and support internal communications by sharing positive stories
• Contribute to the strategic and tactical planning of our partnerships communications strategy and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Collaborate with the Product and Brand PR team and align with JLR’s Reimagine strategy

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Extensive PR experience with a proven track record in managing media relations, press activities, and impactful PR campaigns
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, solve problems proactively, and deliver projects on time and within budget
• Experience working with media to generate positive news stories and enhance brand reputation, combined with in-depth awareness of the JLR news agenda and key business issues
• Creative thinking and the ability to develop engaging content to support product stories, along with excellent communication skills, both spoken and written
• Proficiency in numeracy and budgeting, as well as strong IT skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Collaborative team player who is dependable, flexible, adaptable to change, and willing to travel to Formula E races and tests as required

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs. 

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.

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