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Arrow McLaren is the McLaren Racing IndyCar team located on the West side of Indianapolis. By joining our team, you’ll be part of an exhilarating racing program that’s aiming to change the sport for the better by setting the standard for performance.
Innovative – Respectful – Inclusive – Energetic – Brave
We want members of this team to approach each day with a simple goal in mind: To build better race cars and build a better race team. Focus on the process, enjoy the process of continual improvement, and let the results take care of themselves.
Purpose of the Role: The Communications Executive will be the key contact for media requests, managing drivers’ public commitments and ensuring seamless communication across events, races, and partner activations—coordinating schedules, preparing drivers and team spokespeople for engagements, proactively identifying new media opportunities, and ensuring all efforts align with the broader team communications strategy.
Principal Accountabilities:
Manage and coordinate all driver schedules including interviews, press conferences, autograph sessions, sponsor obligations, and promotional appearances across race weekends, off-track activations, sponsor events, and special appearances.
Serve as a primary liaison between drivers, media outlets, NTT INDYCAR SERIES staff, and internal teams for external-facing engagements.
Field, evaluate, and prioritize incoming media requests, aligning them with team priorities and driver availability.
Proactively identify and pitch media opportunities to national, local, and motorsport-specific outlets to amplify drivers’ profiles and team initiatives. Work with the McLaren communications team to enhance relations and collaboration with broadcast partners.
Prepare drivers for media appearances with customized briefing documents, key messaging, and feedback.
Accompany drivers and team spokespeople on-site at races and events to manage interviews and media obligations.
Deliver accurate and engaging writing through official press releases, race weekend recaps, and web stories. Manage CMS software in collaboration with the McLaren Web and App team.
Monitor media coverage—review insights into media metrics and sentiment. Track departmental KPIs and adjust strategies as needed.
Work cross-functionally with Arrow McLaren’s Commercial Team and the broader McLaren Racing organization to align messaging and maximize exposure opportunities.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key journalists, broadcasters, and media stakeholders to create ongoing story opportunities.
Assist in crisis communications efforts and real-time management during high-profile or sensitive media situations.
Maintain a real-time master calendar of all driver-related PR activities and obligations, ensuring accurate communication across departments.
Assist with developing storytelling angles and narrative strategies that highlight the unique personalities, achievements, and values of Arrow McLaren drivers.
Job requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Sports Management, or related field.
2–4 years of experience in public relations, ideally with sports, entertainment, or motorsport talent.
Proven success in pitching and securing media placements proactively.
Exceptional organization and scheduling skills with attention to detail.
Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
Experience working closely with media and talent in high-profile environments.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt quickly to changing situations.
Experience with media monitoring, coverage reporting, and PR measurement tools.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with media monitoring platforms (e.g., Cision, Meltwater) is a plus.
Willingness to travel extensively during the INDYCAR season and offseason events, including weekends and holidays.
Based in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Passion for motorsport and understanding of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES preferred.
Highly organized, flexible, and detail-oriented.
A confident communicator with a proactive, can-do attitude.
Thrives in fast-paced, high-energy environments.
Calm, professional, and personable when interacting with drivers, executives, and media.
Passionate about storytelling, motorsport, and brand building.
Total Rewards:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
401(k) Retirement match
Voluntary life, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
Competitive time off plan
Arrow McLaren is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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