Media Rights Opportunity – Equestrian, Germany – CHIO Aachen 2023

iSportConnect, in association with Content Arena, presents a media rights opportunity for the very best of Equestrian.

Tennis has Wimbledon and the equestrian sport has Aachen. At the traditional showgrounds, the top equestrian athletes in the world meet up from June 23rd – July 2nd to contest against each other in the five disciplines of jumping, dressage, eventing, four-in-hand driving and vaulting.

Attendances every year top 350,000, which creates an excellent atmosphere, going beyond sport, all captured by world-class production – which really makes it an interesting portfolio addition for broadcasters around the world.

Live rights, in addition to fully produced highlights programs as well as news access, are available on Content Arena Marketplace.

More info: https://app.contentarena.com/listing/TGSHB

Marketing Executive – Formula E

In its first eight seasons, Formula E has crowned seven different champions and celebrated 23 winners in 100 races. With more automotive manufacturers on the grid than any other motorsport, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is one of the world’s most compelling racing series and enters its ninth season as the fastest growing sport on the planet.

But we’re more than a race; Formula E was founded to counteract climate change by accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles and as an unparalleled proving ground for race-to-road electric vehicle technologies. In Season 9, our ambition has grown as has our vision to accelerate sustainable human progress through an all out race for better futures. The only sport certified net zero carbon since inception, Formula E is a beacon for fans who want to enjoy edge-of-seat racing today at the same time as having a positive effect on the world tomorrow.

Formula E is a unique fusion of world class sport, sustainability, and cutting edge technology on a global stage. Season 9 signals the start of the Gen3 era in the sport with the debut of the third generation race car – the fastest, lightest, most powerful and efficient electric race car ever built. Formula E will also go further than ever before in Season 9 with 18 races in 13 iconic world cities.

Working With Us

At Formula E, we have created an environment that supports our colleagues to perform at their best. We are innovative, curious and we love the world we live in which is why we value sustainability. We believe that work should be fun and, whilst we are passionate about delivery, we are one team and supporting each other is key to our success.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Senior Marketing Manager, the Marketing Executive will support Formula E’s marketing strategy with a focus on marketing planning and operations, brand campaign execution, talent and activations. 

We are positioned for growth, focusing on building our direct to fan proposition alongside a powerful platform for Partners, Teams and Manufacturers. Working collaboratively with other Formula E departments and global agency partners, you will play a key part in delivering best-in-class campaigns to support our growth ambition. 

Key Deliverables

Implement global and local marketing activity, while maintaining high standards and delivering against our KPI’s

Delivering on both a tactical and operational level you’ll work across paid, event and digital marketing, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure effectiveness and excellence in all activities. 

Duties & Responsibilities

Marketing Planning and Operations 

  • Act as Studio Manager for the Video Creative Editor, ensuring projects are well briefed, reviewed and delivered on time.
  • Work horizontally across the team to plan distribution and amplification of content, whilst maximising the impact of our assets.
  • Collaboration with the Design and Content teams, partners and wider ecosystem on the development and timely approval of assets.
  • Manage the process for the wider brand and marketing team to submit and track POs, ensuring timely payment is made to suppliers.
  • Work cross-functionally with Event Experience, CRM, Gaming, Merchandise and Commercial teams, ensuring regular and accurate information flow.
  • Deliver regular reporting documents including post-event campaign reports and evaluation of brand campaigns.

Brand Campaigns

  • Develop marketing tactics to support brand awareness, broadcast tune-in and fan growth.
  • Supporting across consumer partnerships and develop mutual activation tactics to drive awareness and engagement of our brand.
  • Nurture external relationships with agency partners, racing teams, championship sponsors.

Talent and Influencer

  • Support the Talent and Influencer Managers with execution and delivery of their programmes. Includes contract negotiation, budget management, arranging travel and logistics, on-site talent hosting, reporting, identifying promotional opportunities and partner integration. 

Activations

  • Develop creative concepts and see through to production with activations in race cities.
  • Identifying new and innovative ways to bring the brand to life, connecting with a local and global audience.

Requirements:

Educational Attainment

  • A degree in a relevant field will be useful but is not a mandatory requirement. 

Knowledge Required

  • Understand the creative process from conception through to production

Experience Required 

  • Experience of working for a challenging brand or for a sports right holder will be beneficial.
  • Proven experience working in marketing, either for a brand or agency. 

Skills and Aptitudes Required

  • Strong attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work under minimum supervision to strict deadlines and to be able to quickly adapt to changing business needs.
  • Must be able to work autonomously and without reliance on structure. 

Interests

  • Knowledge of motorsport is not a core requirement but passion for the consumer/fan is.

Personal Qualities Required

  • The ability to work amongst a diverse international workforce. An appetite to work flexibly across multiple markets.
  • Thrive in a challenging environment, bringing entrepreneurial skills and proactivity to your day-to-day work.

Circumstances

  • A desire to travel across our global race calendar.

The Small Print:

Before applying, please make sure you read the Formula E Privacy Notice available on our website: https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/jobs

We receive a high number of applications per role and therefore ONLY successful applicants will be contacted.

PLEASE NOTE: It is unlawful to employ a person in a UK-based job who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. Formula E is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a unique opportunity, a competitive salary and an environment that inspires innovation and supports professionals to perform at their best in their chosen fields.

Director, Multicultural Engagement and Integration – NHL

Founded in 1917, the National Hockey League (NHL®) is the premier professional ice hockey league in the world, and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. With more than 600 employees across offices in New York, Toronto and Montreal, the NHL is a global sports and entertainment organization committed to building healthy and vibrant communities using the sport of hockey to celebrate fans of every race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status. At the NHL, we are looking for dynamic, energetic and impactful individuals who are committed to doing the same by sharing in our philosophy that Hockey is for Everyone – and inclusion belongs on the ice, in the locker rooms, boardrooms and stands.

Benefits to working at National Hockey League include:

  • Medical/ Dental/ Vision insurance effective on the date of hire
  • 401(K) Plan and Defined Contribution Pension Plan
  • Annual Bonus
  • Generous PTO policy
  • Commuter Benefit Program
  • Paid Company Holidays

Overview

Reporting to the VP of Multicultural Engagement and Integration, you will be responsible for the management and execution of multicultural marketing strategy across SGL business units.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Assists VP of Multicultural Marketing on the development of various content ideas and publishing partnerships to attract multicultural hockey fans
  • Strategize and glean insights from data to make recommendations that inform future marketing initiatives to drive year over year growth of the multicultural fanbase
  • Development of key cultural SGL campaigns through stewardship of creative/digital assets including digital banners, home page takeover, slot virtual, video boards, monthly initiative emails, video assets (TV spots, pre-roll, billboards), program copy (PA/radio scripts, native ad copy, ticker copy), as well as updating initiative websites as needed.
  • Collaborate with Project Manager along with NHL Studios, Social team, Creative studio, and outside departments to gather creative asset specs for amplification and syndication of multicultural marketing campaigns 
  • Build and enhance relationships with national broadcasters in US (ESPN & Turner) and Canada (Sportsnet) with an eye towards collaborating on and extending SGL programs through our national broadcast partners
  • Support VP in selection and management of creative agency and external SGL collaborators
  • Track and manage invoices and content development costs of key cultural SGL campaigns

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 7-9 years experience in project management for an in-house creative team or agency, sports league or entertainment company
  • Deep interest in culture and a pulse on worldwide events and trends
  • Proven track record for developing and executing long-term strategic plans, versed in analytics and consumer insights
  • Executive presence and presentation skills are important, and the successful candidate must be an effective communicator at all levels of organizations
  • Versed in providing marketing solutions and content development ideas that reach multicultural audiences
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Competencies

  • Communicates Effectively
  • Optimizes Work Processes
  • Detail Oriented
  • Financial Acumen
  • Problem Solving
  • Drives Quality Results
  • Effective Collaborator
  • Responsiveness
  • Manages Complexity

Salary Ranges for this role is: $115K to $140K

When applying, please be sure to include a cover letter with your salary expectations for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, however only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. NO EMAILS OR PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Events Project Manager – NBA Africa

Reporting to the NBAA Africa Event Lead, the Events Project Manager will be responsible for the planning, executing and project management of events and basketball programs as required by NBAA. The role includes management/support of all operational, administrative, financial and logistical aspects of event planning and execution.

The event and operations objectives of the NBAA include the following:

Conduct top-level, first-class professional basketball and partner related events across Africa Build the popularity and awareness of basketball and NBA across Africa Ensure consistency in the delivery of each event across the various markets Maximize budget and find synergies between each event/venue.

This role will report directly to the Events Lead, helping to progress all aspects of NBAA events. This position will encompass 65% travel in support of programs and partner deliverables across the continent.

Major Responsibility:

  • Key contributor to the planning and execution of NBAA events (e.g., basketball activities, hospitality events, fan activities, festivals, concerts etc.).
  • Develop client event strategies and recommend the budget, operational planning, and objectives within approve plans.
  • Create and manage event planning and execution templates.
  • Manage all NBA event related admin as it pertains to all supporting departments, legal, finance, basketball operations, compliance, risk, health and safety Contribute in Game Presentation and In-Arena Fan Experience, in cooperation with Live Program and Entertainment team Support management of event budgets, including tracking all event-related expenses.
  • Support management of agencies & vendors including market research, contracting process and on-going management Lead management of internal processes across due diligence and contractual deliverables for event related vendors and suppliers.
  • Support creative development for events, including management of the agency and internal processes Support management of logistics company responsible for event equipment and logistics.
  • Support Global Partnerships on partner deliverables including managing partners activations at venues .
  • Assist development and execution of on-site and post-event research
  • Produce and manage fact sheets for each event, including the development of event recaps & evaluations.
  • Maintain open and ongoing communication lines with the events teams in NBA and BAL offices, including Dakar, Johannesburg, London, and New York/New Jersey.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

  • Verbal and written fluency in the English.
  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant global events experience
  • Demonstrated track record of managing events, preferably in the sports industry.
  • Available to work occasional weekends
  • Available to work across US/UK/SA time zones
  • Portuguese and French language skills, a plus
  • Ability to work independently in a complex and dynamic environment Ability to develop strong relationships, both internally and externally, to execute successful events, based on stated objectives.
  • Demonstrate high competency in events planning and operations
  • Team-player, self-motivated and goal-oriented
  • Basketball knowledge and affinity, a plus
  • Must have a track record of successful budget oversight/management
  • Possess effective communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to resolve issues
  • Able to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines
  • Detail-oriented and very well organized .
  • High level of proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Willingness to travel significantly across Africa Experience

Educational Background:

  • Bachelor’s degree required

Head of Communications – British Basketball League

Description

The Head of Communications will be responsible for overseeing and executing the communication strategy for the British Basketball League (BBL). This role requires a highly motivated and organized individual who can lead the development and implementation of communications plans to promote the BBL, its clubs, players, coaches and staff.

If you are passionate about sports (in particular basketball), and communications, and want to make a positive impact on the British Basketball League, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

  • Implement a comprehensive communications strategy to promote the BBL and its associated activities.
  • Oversee media relations and act as the primary point of contact for the BBL, ensuring a consistent and positive representation in all media channels.
  • Drive the communications agenda with the league’s clubs ensuring we have a coordinated approach
  • Work with our PR agency partner to produce statements and releases that drive positive impact for the league and clubs
  • Collaborate with other departments to create and implement joint communications initiatives.
  • Ensure we have a world-class media experience during the game day for both the league and clubs, so they go away happy and speak positively about the league
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including media, fans, partners, and other organizations.
  • Set ambitious goals for our public and media relations
  • Monitor and evaluate the impact of communications activities and provide regular reporting on their effectiveness.
  • Drive the B2B agenda targeting investors, sponsors, licensees, potential franchise owners, sports and marketing media allowing us to grow as a business
  • Drive the B2C agenda targeting fans and potential fans, allowing our audiences to understand everything there is to know about the league, clubs, players, coaches and staff to generate conversation between fans
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and continuously evaluate and adjust the BBL’s communication strategies to ensure they remain effective and relevant.

Requirements and skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in a similar role, with a strong track record of success in executing communications strategies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner.
  • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Knowledge of and experience in the sports industry, particularly in basketball, is highly desirable.
  • Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
  • Knowledge of the media landscape, including traditional and digital media channels.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders.

Reporting to: Head of Marketing and Communications

About the British Basketball League 

The British Basketball League (BBL), formed in 1987, is the leading men’s professional basketball league in the United Kingdom and represents the highest level of the professional game in the country, featuring players from around the UK, Europe and the US. The BBL operates under the FIBA Europe Federation. The league is contested by 10 teams from major cities across England and Scotland and can be seen on television in the UK on SkySports. The BBL is also broadcast live on the BBL Player and BBL YouTube Channels. The BBL runs three additional knockout competitions alongside the BBL Championship which are the BBL Cup, the BBL Trophy and the end-of-season BBL Play-offs.

The current franchises are:

  • Bristol Flyers
  • Caledonia Gladiators
  • Cheshire Phoenix
  • Leicester Riders
  • London Lions
  • Manchester Giants
  • Newcastle Eagles
  • Plymouth City Patriots
  • B. Braun Sheffield Sharks
  • Surrey Scorchers

The BBL is jointly owned by the 10 franchises that make up the league who all own an equal stake alongside Miami-based investment firm 777 Partners, who own a 45.5% share of the league. In addition, the BBL is comprised of an independent Management Board overseeing the implementation of the Business Plan and day-to-day running of the League.

Head of Commercial – Essex County Cricket Club

Having already celebrated our 145th Anniversary back in 2021, we have a long history of winning trophies across the first-class game in England. The club’s success has been built on developing local talent through its youth programs based across the region. Essex is proud to have produced some of the finest cricketers to represent England in Nasser Hussain, Sir Alastair Cook, Graham Gooch & Mady Villiers.

We are looking to identify a suitably experienced and ambitious individual to join us as our Head of Commercial. As an individual, you will take responsibility and accountability for the commercial operations of Essex CCC, with the key objective on developing commercial revenues and managing multiple income streams across a number of business areas.

The Head of Commercial will be a member of the senior management team of Essex CCC, and responsible for developing and delivering the commercial strategy of the Club. But this role requires much more than just developing and delivering strategy – you will be both visible and active in delivering your objectives and will be driven in achieving well thought through, deliberate and measurable results. This means that you will have a commitment to not only growth, but profitability and of course quality – as these objectives will be delivered whist contributing to the Club-wide objective of providing outstanding experiences for customers which contribute to our revenue objectives.

In short, you will be responsible for optimising and developing a clear commercial and operational strategy whilst being accountable for various interrelated functions including sponsorships, partnerships, ticketing, hospitality, retail, non-match day conferencing/events and new business opportunities.

To be successful you will very likely have clear and demonstrable experience of driving existing commercial operations, with a passion for developing innovative ways to generating new income streams. We are particularly keen to hear from those with this experience from outside of the sports industry. This role represents an exciting opportunity to join our leadership team and make a true impact in an already high performing and successful organisation.

McBride Sport have been retained on behalf of Essex County Cricket Club to conduct this search process. To receive a copy of the candidate pack or for an initial confidential discussion please contact Neil Edwards on 07858 518415 or email nedwards@mcbride-sport.com

Head of Operations, The Hundred – ECB

PURPOSE

This exciting role in the ECB Events Department will lead on the operational delivery of The Hundred.

The successful candidate will work closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders to deliver the highest possible standards in tournament operations.

The role forms part of the Events Department leadership group and The Hundred Steering Group.

WHO WE ARE

The England and Wales Cricket Board is the national governing body for all cricket in England and Wales, supporting the game at every level – from grassroots to professional.

We believe cricket is a force for good that can have an enduring impact on everyone’s lives and we have an ambitious strategy to inspire a generation to say ‘cricket is a game for me’. It provides great entertainment. It teaches important skills, both physical and social. It can help inclusion and social cohesion, bringing communities together.

The ECB welcomes applications from all backgrounds to ensure we deliver our Inspiring Generations strategy and fulfil our purpose to connect communities and improve lives through cricket.

OUR VALUES

  • Stronger As One Team – We are stronger together. We allow for individual strengths and beliefs but head in the same direction. We respect, support and really listen to each other along the way.
  • Push New Boundaries – We are bold, brave and curious. We challenge and don’t settle. We forge the future whilst remembering our roots.
  • Be The Best In The Game – On & Off The Pitch – We train hard. We strive to be our best to help the team be the best. We celebrate our victories and learn from our let downs.
  • Passion For Play – We are here to inspire & be inspired. We are serious about what we do, but don’t take ourselves seriously. We enjoy the journey and have fun.

YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF

  • You have a passion for world class sports events delivery.
  • You have a strong team ethic and can collaborate positively with multiple stakeholders.
  • You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment across multiple sites throughout the cricket season.
  • You enjoy implementing operational plans as well as managing a team to do the same across a complex summer of sport.

YOU’LL BE DOING

  • Leading the event delivery of The Hundred.
  • Working as part of the Events Department leadership team to manage the day to day operations of the team including all its outputs and people as we deliver both our annual portfolio of events but also building towards future global events in collaboration with ICC.
  • Leading venue planning with the x8 host venues of the competition.
  • Working with men’s and women’s teams on all team operations elements of the competition.
  • Managing the ticketing operations, logistics and player workstreams of the competition.
  • Collaborating with the other functions of the Events Department to deliver an integrated operations plan for the competition.
  • Align with planning and strategy teams to create a detailed and robust event plan with clear deadlines.
  • Managing key agencies and suppliers to deliver the competition.
  • Working with event production and venue management workstreams to ensure consistent, world class delivery across the entire competition.
  • Working in collaboration with the Head of Event Planning & Services to develop roles and responsibilities across the team to ensure clear strategy and purpose for each member of the team.
  • Working with other departments in The Hundred, including but not limited to commercial partners, marketing, finance, communications & digital to create the entire product and translate that to operational delivery across multiple venues.
  • Managing appropriate budgets and working with Events and Finance team colleagues on short and long term financial planning.
  • Leading stakeholder engagement for all operational planning elements of the competition.

YOU’LL HAVE

  • Proven leadership of event delivery for events similar in stature and scope to The Hundred.
  • Excellent people skills.
  • An exceptional ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders, internal and external.
  • A strong eye for detail and the ability to compile and present plans.
  • A growth mindset.
  • A proven ability to manage agencies and other third party suppliers and contractors and event budgets.
  • A collaborative working approach and an appetite to deliver world class cricket.

YOU’LL RECEIVE

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days’ holiday
  • Private medical insurance
  • Non-contributory 8% pension
  • Life assurance
  • Free on-site gym
  • Subsidised canteen
  • 30% discount on New Balance items

Tender for provision of apparel for ICC

  1. 1.1  ICC Business Corporation FZ LLC (“IBC“), a wholly owned subsidiary of the International Cricket Council Limited (the “ICC”), is incorporated under the regulations of the Dubai Development Authority in the United Arab Emirates, and is sanctioned by the ICC to organise ICC Events and to exploit all commercial rights pertaining to ICC Events throughout the world.
  2. 1.2  IBC wishes to partner with a world-class and well-established brand to be its Official Apparel Partner and to provide Workforce and Match Officials clothing including, without limitation, the services set out in Appendix C (the “Services”) in connection with the ICC Event(s).
  3. 1.3  Unless otherwise defined elsewhere, capitalised terms used in this ITT have the meanings set out in Appendix A.

2. OBJECTIVES

  1. 2.1  The purpose of this ITT is to invite interested and qualified Applicants to submit Tenders to provide the Services and exploit certain Commercial Rights in relation to apparel at ICC Events, as described in the overview of Services set out in Appendix C and on the terms and subject to the conditions set out in this ITT.
  2. 2.2  This ITT invites Tenders from Applicants with:
    1. (a)  extensive proven experience in providing cost-effective services similar to the Services; as set out in Appendix C;
    2. (b)  a strong financial position;
    3. (c)  sufficient resources (in particular staffing) to provide the Services;
    4. (d)  trained personnel. (including in particular, but without limitation, experienced and skilled management personnel); and
    5. (e)  previous experience in apparel partnerships of a similar nature.
  3. 2.3  In submitting a Tender for the right to provide the Services and exploit the Commercial Rights in

respect of the ICC Events each Applicant must:

  1. (a)  Complete, sign and return the Non-Disclosure Agreement set out in Appendix I in order to notify IBC of its intention to submit a Tender;
  2. (b)  complete, sign and return the form as set out in Appendix F, together with its detailed Tender, by the applicable date specified in the Timetable;
  3. (c)  provide adequate and detailed answers and information to meet the requirements of the Criteria (as set out in Appendix D);

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  1. (d)  provide a full, detailed breakdown of costs in relation to creating the full list of deliverables required as part of the Services within the Financial Offer (as detailed in Appendix H); and
  2. (e)  provide all details as specified in Appendix G.
  1. 2.4  In submitting its Tender, each Applicant will have to establish that it satisfies (or will satisfy in a timely fashion) the Criteria and the Requirements. IBC will evaluate the Tenders based on the extent to which they satisfy such conditions and requirements.
  2. 2.5  Each Applicant should provide satisfactory evidence to IBC in its Tender of its financial standing and of its ability to meet the commitments it makes in its Tender. IBC reserves its right to require appropriate bank guarantees and/or parent company performance guarantees.
  3. 2.6  IBC may, in its absolute discretion, waive any of the conditions and/or requirements set out in this ITT in respect of any or all of the Applicants. Each Applicant will be evaluated on the overall merits of its Tender and the Successful Applicant(s) may not have satisfied all conditions and requirements and may not necessarily be the one which offers the most competitive financial terms.

Request for title sponsorship of Women’s IPL

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announces the release of Request for Proposal for Title Sponsorship Rights for Women’s Premier League Seasons 2023-2027.

The BCCI invites bids from reputed entities for acquiring the title sponsorship rights for Women’s Premier League Seasons 2023-2027.

The detailed terms and conditions governing the tender process including eligibility requirements, process for submissions of bids, rights and obligations of the title sponsor, etc. are contained in the ‘Request for Proposal’ (“RFP”) which will be made available on receipt of payment of a non-refundable fee of INR 1,00,000 (Indian Rupees One Lakh Only) plus any applicable Goods and Services Tax. The procedure to procure the RFP documents is enlisted in Annexure A to this notice. The RFP will be available for purchase till February 9, 2023.

Interested parties are requested to email the details of payment made for the purchase of the RFP to rfp@bcci.tv, as per the procedure laid down in Annexure A. It is clarified that the RFP documents shall be shared only upon the confirmation of payment of the non-refundable RFP fee.

Any interested party wishing to submit a bid is required to purchase the RFP. However, only those satisfying the eligibility criteria set out in the RFP and subject to the other terms and conditions set out therein, shall be eligible to bid. It is clarified that merely purchasing the RFP does not entitle any person to bid.

BCCI reserves the right to cancel or amend the bidding process at any stage in any manner without providing any reason.

Content and PR Manager – Ascot Racecourse

As a member of the Ascot Marketing Team, you’ll be responsible for developing, creating and delivering lifestyle content and PR campaigns to raise awareness and understanding of Ascot Racedays, Royal Ascot and Events at Ascot – the racecourse’s corporate events division. As the brand continues to grow its UK business and international audiences, this will be a pivotal role in helping to drive awareness and consideration.

A dynamic, energetic and confident individual with a background in content marketing, PR and talent management. We’re looking for a creative and pro-active individual who is on the pulse with current lifestyle trends and is ready to hit the ground running as we develop and launch our 2023 campaigns. Excellent organisation, attention to detail and a can-do attitude will stand you in good stead in this fast-paced team.

Reporting to the Senior Content & PR Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for managing third party agencies (mainly PR and content), developing campaigns and strategic plans to support business and commercial objectives, and reporting on activities to demonstrate ROI. You will champion innovation and think creatively to implement and evolve a high standard of lifestyle content and PR.

This will involve being a lead on Ascot’s UK and international talent programmes that will support the delivery of a year-round content plan spanning video, photography, podcasts and event activations. 

Collaborating with your fellow marketing team and the wider business to identify relevant stories and effectively communicate them to our target audiences through appropriate mediums and channels. Hitting brand and business KPIs for event-focused and evergreen campaigns, we’re looking for someone who also thrives on using data alongside a creative approach to engage with consumers.

Marketing works closely with the Partnerships team to ensure we offer all brands innovation and value from the relationship. This role will require elements of commercial acumen to identify opportunities for increased exposure through newsworthy collaborations that elevate brand experiences and drive audience growth.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

TALENT

  • Lead Ascot’s relationships with key talent, influencers and authoritative digital media to place content that engages target audiences, supports commercial objectives and maintains brand positioning
  • Oversee contractual agreements are in place and fulfilled to ensure ROI
  • Identify new talent that supports the brand positioning and target audience engagement
  • Own raceday hosting programmes and act as a brand ambassador when hosting guests. Keeping track of invitations, RSVPs and dispatching of tickets and/or gifting where necessary

COMMS

  • Educate the business on core messaging (Royal Ascot, Ascot Racedays, B2B, conference and events, fine dining, sustainability, charity, etc.) to ensure uniformity in internal and external comms
  • Act as a conduit between the marketing department and wider business to identify relevant stories and support the development of engaging content
  • Champion the Ascot brand through all communications
  • Work proactively with the Senior Broadcast Manager to ensure Ascot makes the most of broadcasters to distribute key messages and showcase Ascot’s broader lifestyle offering

OTHER

  • Managing budgets and activity spend where necessary
  • Collating and compiling reports to feed into wider department and business updates to demonstrate ROI

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

  • Experienced in managing lifestyle PR, content and talent campaigns with a wide range of objectives and KPIs
  • A communications enthusiast who can translate strategy into action
  • A great networker, excellent at communicating with the ability to work independently as well as collaborating with key stakeholders
  • A strong team player who motivates and supports fellow team members
  • Able to work across multiple projects and timelines concurrently with the ability to prioritise around commercial objectives or sudden changes in priorities
  • A strategic and commercial thinker, able to make recommendations on how to strengthen output, improve processes and keep the business moving forward through innovation and first-class communications
  • Excellent commercial acumen with a passion for delivering results
  • Someone who demonstrates strong analytical skills to interpret data, anticipate challenges and develop solutions
  • On the pulse with trends with a creative approach
  • An eye for a good story and the creative acumen to be able to create ‘news’ where it doesn’t otherwise exist
  • Adaptable, agile, able to multitask and switch between strategy and tactics seamlessly
  • A natural relationship builder that seeks out the connections to be able to deliver on plans and strategies

DESIRED SKILLS

  • IT skills – ideally using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
  • Experience in an equivalent or relevant position
  • PR and marketing experience within premium sports, entertainment, or luxury brand
  • Ideally established media contacts across lifestyle publications
  • Ability to form solid relationships with relevant media
  • An interest in horse racing

VALUES

The jobholder should understand our values to enable them to promote Ascot as a first-class leisure venue and to ensure that all customers receive the best possible level of service. These include:

  • Original: Lead the way
  • Uplifting: Make every moment delightful
  • Elegant: Take care of the detail

BENEFITS AVAILABLE:

Alongside a competitive salary we offer complimentary tickets for race days and some events that you can share with friends and family alongside pension and discounts in selected retailers locally.

CLOSING DATE:

Closing date is 24 February 2023. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be identified.

As an equal opportunities employer, Ascot Racecourse Limited is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our company.

ABOUT THE RACECOURSE:

Ascot Racecourse is horse racing’s most iconic venue with a history spanning over 300 years.

Royal Ascot broadcasts to over 200 countries with audiences in the many millions; its unique blend of top-class racing, fashion, fine dining, pageantry, and glamour make it a place Like Nowhere Else. 

With other notable race days and a year-round calendar of events to support, Ascot is a flourishing business and a fantastic place to develop your career.