Communications Executive
Full Time
Permanent
Competitive Salary
Wimbledon, London
We believe that deep within the heart of sponsorship activation lies one key ingredient: brave, confident people.
We strive for exceptional performance knowing that to be great we have to push boundaries. We’re positive and focus on the great things that we can do; not what others do wrong. We have drive, energy, optimism, reliance and tenacity. We’re innovative in a disruptive, positive way. We are brave. We want to be the best. We want to win and know that to do that you have to push harder than anyone else. We have the courage to trust each other yet know when to ask for help. We have strength of character to hold our nerve when the pressure is on.
Since Crunch was founded, we have been on a mission to deliver braver sponsorship activation that gets the blood pumping and delivers tangible results.
What does this role require?
The role requires a confident individual who can demonstrate at least 2-3 years’ notable experience working closely with high-profile brands or rights holders on sponsorship activations and communications in sport. Further relevant experience with global partners in motorsport will be highly advantageous.
You will have a strong grasp of the motorsport communications and media landscape plus a broad knowledge of core business, marketing and sponsorship principles. It is advantageous if you can provide examples of delivering creative solutions and adding value for international B2C and B2B clients.
A strong interest and knowledge of up-to-date media activities and trends, including social media platforms, is essential and experience of media analysis and measurement, both traditional and new, would be beneficial.
What are the key performance areas?
-Planning and delivery support across all communications functions (earned, digital, social, internal etc.) including creating presentations to help ‘sell’ ideas to clients or outline campaign delivery plans.
-Copywriting to draft and proof compelling communications including press releases, articles, short and long-form content and social copy.
-Identifying short and long-term opportunities and building relationships with media and journalists to sell-in stories.
-Briefing and managing third party suppliers including designers, production companies and photographers.
-Dedicated support and key point of contact for press office function.
The Right Candidate
-Relevant degree-level qualification is preferred.
-Additional qualifications in marketing, PR, social media are desirable but not essential.
-A brave and confident individual who remains calm under pressure.
-Passionate about motorsports and strong interest in the business of sport.
-Creative and proactive approach to tasks.
-A competent user of social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn).
-A people person; able to build trusted relationships
-Foreign languages desirable