Are you ready to make your mark in the world of Formula 1?
At Formula 1, we are passionate about delivering the world’s greatest sports and entertainment spectacle leaving a positive legacy wherever we race. Innovation has always been at the heart of what we do ever since our first Grand Prix in 1950. Now, more than 75 years on, the sport remains a pioneer, developing technologies that have made a significant impact on society beyond the track.
Everything you see on screen or at an event comes via our passionate and dedicated people. Whether its engineering, broadcast, legal, logistics, security, event management, commercial, media rights, marketing, or communications there is always a talented team working to maximise the potential of the sport.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Associate Editor to join our Digital Content team at Formula 1 Reporting into our Senior Editor, Written, this role will provide editorial support across our website and apps. This role will be based out of our London office, it will not be expected to have any international travel.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Editorial assistance on F1.com and the app in particular, including Storyteller
* Oversight of Race Guide area
* Help in content planning and project management across web and app
* Strong news and feature writing abilities
* Analytics oversight across web and app
* Race weekend work, alongside Editor/Deputy Editor
* Management of ‘fringe’ editorial elements: ESG, Lifestyle, Fantasy/Gaming, Betting, F2/F3, Race Promotions, Apple News
* Management of new ‘in language’ programme
What Are We Looking For?
Personal Qualities
* Strong team player
* Strong work ethic
* Good time management skills
* Good self-management skills
Qualifications
Not essential to be successful in the role but you may also have the following qualifications:
* Journalism/Sports journalism degree
Experience
Prior to the role it would be essential that you:
* Have experience managing a website or app
* Social media experience would be desirable, but not essential
* Ideally experience of managing direct report/s
* Have news and feature writing experience
* Have experience of editorial analytics and building a content strategy
* Project management experience would be desirable, but not essential
* Some product experience would be useful, but not essential
Knowledge & Skills
Prior to the role it is essential that you demonstrate:
* Experience of Content Management Systems
* Working F1 and F1 history knowledge, and knowledge of general sports media landscape
* Experience of overseeing a website or app
Why join the force behind the sport?
Joining F1 means becoming part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth. We offer a dynamic work environment where ideas are heard, and employee contributions truly make an impact. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people to play their role in accelerating the future of the sport. As a member of the F1 team, you will be able to access our amazing benefits:
Benefits
* Private Healthcare scheme
* Dental Care
* 4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per season
* Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family planning policies
* A free staff shuttle service running to and from surrounding trains stations near to Biggin Hill
* Free healthy snacks in our offices
* Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill, serving breakfast and lunch
* 25 days annual leave and 8 Bank Holiday days, plus a Christmas period closure
* Opportunities to develop and request training for your role via our in-house Learning and Development team
* Discount on F1 merchandise
* Discount at F1’s experiences including F1 Arcade and F1 Drive
* Perkbox benefit portal and more
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