Marketing Communications Specialist

Position Overview

The main tasks of the Marketing Communications Specialist at Porsche Motorsport North America are to coordinate Porsche Motorsport North America’s communication such as press releases, social media, etc., find and execute new sponsorship opportunities, and grow Porsche Motorsport North America’s social media channels.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Marketing:
  • Build and manage the company’s social media profiles and online presence to increase exposure
  • Build a network with media outlets, sponsors, teams, drivers, etc.
  • Develop an exciting look and feel for Porsche Motorsport North America
  • Coordinate social media activities with external agencies
• Communications:
  • Create and execute a communication plan for Porsche Motorsport North America
  • Co-create press releases
  • Be responsible for Porsche Motorsport North America’s websites

• Sponsorships:
  • Discover and reach out to potential sponsors
  • Develop creative sponsorship activations
  • Ensure sponsorship branding on race weekends
  • Create sponsorship reports after race weekends
• Event planning:
  • Support the team in the organization of customer workshops and gatherings
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Requirements:

• A degree in business with a focus on Marketing, Communications, or comparable study is required.
• 3 years work-related experience
• Proven working experience in social media marketing, creating content calendars, curating content, daily publishing, insight/reach tracking, and implementation of data for future posts
• Previous experience in the (motor)sport business preferred
• Willingness to travel and work at race events (weekends) 10-15 times per year

Skills

• Proactivity and ability to work independently
• Creativity
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivated, ready for a challenge, and looking to make an immediate impact
• Fully entrenched in social media culture and complete understanding of the fine line of managing a professional, but effective social media presence
• Awareness and understanding of CI guidelines
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe
• Ability to manage and oversee several activities at once
• Proficient working in a multi-cultural environment
• Desire for continuous development and learning opportunities
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills

Percentage of required travel: 20-30%

Schedule/Shift: 40 weekly hours

The salary range for this position is $77,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand, climb stairs on occasion with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to effectively work and complete tasks in an open office/noisy environment.
• This job operates in an automotive workshop and office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, cameras, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, automotive parts at operational temperature and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job site can be loud.