Communications Manager – Clipper Ventures
Clipper Yacht Race

United by the desire for adventure, ambition, limitless boundaries and sailing excellence, the Clipper Ventures brands enable extraordinary sailing experiences by making them accessible, safe and human.

Clipper Ventures encompasses our flagship brand the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race and our growing pillars; Clipper Events, SKIRR Adventures, Hamble School of Yachting and Clipper China.

Clipper Race is a race without equal; one of the biggest challenges of the natural world and an endurance test like no other. The Clipper Race is a powerful blend of fiercely intense competition and stirring human endeavour. We aren’t afraid to compete and push boundaries – the world’s longest yacht race enables individuals to pit their wits, skills, and courage against the toughest oceans, with no previous sailing experience required.

Since 1996 the Clipper Race has developed over 6,000 people into competent ocean racers and built a reputation for showcasing brands and building international trade links between partners and host destinations.

What we are looking for:

The Clipper Race is looking for an experienced Communications professional to join the team to help tell the story of the Clipper Race and directly influence the success of its unique and highly inspirational global media campaigns. The role will be responsible for managing external PR campaigns, managing media contacts, working as an in-house reporter, writing news for the website and features for the magazine.

Key responsibilities:

The Communications Manager reports to the Head of Global Communications and will have the following responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Head of Global Communications to advise and support on the overall Communications strategy.
• Deputise for Head of Communications when necessary.
• Write effective copy on a wide range of Clipper Race aspects from press releases, web stories and daily race reports.
• Uncover the stories of our 700+ Race Crew to promote the unique nature of the Clipper Race.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key media and influencers.
• Manage specific sponsorship campaigns, for example Host Port and Team Partners, Fleet Partners and Official Suppliers.
• Manage social media content development, feeds and response.
• Respond swiftly to enquiries from external media.
• Manage photography and video shoots, acting as reporter for video and audio features, along with leading press calls and broadcast features.
• Produce and update content for the Race Press Pack and 360 magazine.
• Extensive travel and work oversees at agreed race stopovers to manage race arrivals and departures communications (including: Facebook Live, photography, interviews with Race Crew, Skippers and key Clipper Race spokespeople) along with managing stopover campaigns and media events.
• Provide UK office-based support for other members of the Communications Team while they are travelling and working in stopovers.
• Be ready to respond and support in the event of an incident and follow the Incident Management Plan alongside the Head of Communications and other departments.
• Provide timely and concise communication to all Clipper Race staff on internal and external announcements.

Key requirements:

• Proven experience in a fast paced communications role. Sports industry experience isn’t essential but a passion for sport would be a huge benefit.
• Demonstrable experience of landing widespread and quality news across lifestyle, sport and business stories.
• Proven experience managing PR campaigns.
• Experience in crisis management / incident response.
• A keen news sense with the ability to find and develop stories.
• Excellent writing skills.
• The ability to write and proof creative and engaging copy.
• You will have a positive, can-do attitude and the ability to think on your feet.
• A love for sports and adventure.
• The ability to work quickly under pressure, and to tight deadlines,

The role will involve substantial international travel to race ports (a schedule can be provided) and you therefore need to be willing and able to travel and be away for long periods of time (up to 2 weeks at any one time).

To apply, please press the apply button and include a copy of your CV.

The Executives in Sport Group are retained on behalf of Clipper Ventures to appoint a Communications Manager. All direct applications and CV’s will be forwarded to The Executives in Sport Group.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide specific feedback on unsuccessful applications.

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