Social Media Manager (Motorsport)
Social Media Manager (Motorsport)
VML
Department: Data & Analytics
Location: London, United Kingdom
Last Updated: ${ new Date('2024-12-16T18:00:09-05:00').toLocaleDateString() }
Requisition ID: 8821
Who We Are:
At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.
Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.
At Prism, we inspire growth for ambitious brands through sport and entertainment. For more than 25 years, we’ve made it our mission to engage audiences across the world’s biggest sports, major competitions, and bespoke experiences. We work solely for brands, and we are rights-holder agnostic, meaning that we won’t compromise on driving the best results and ROI for our clients through their sports and entertainment partnerships. We are a close-knit, collaborative team with a unique and vibrant culture. Clients value our creativity, our innovative thinking, and our strategic, insight-based approach to every challenge. With our HQ in London and offices in other key locations, we are proud to be a division of VML and a WPP Group agency.
You can find out more about us and view our work here: https://www.prismteam.com/
We have an exciting opportunity for a social media manager to join our motorsport division, based in central London, with lots of exciting global travel to on-site races. Reporting into the Communications Director, you will be an integral member of the team, supporting across social media content strategy, content creation, and community management. This position provides an incredible opportunity to be immersed within a motorsport team, extensive travel opportunities, and a clear pathway for growth for the right candidate.
Requirements:
- 4-5 years of experience in a simular role
- Working in the office and on site at race events to support comms across channels
- Co-ordinating content planning and creation process and ensuring social media requirements are briefed into photographers and videographers
- Liaison with central brand social team to ensure consistency of messaging and alignment
- Understanding of automotive and/ or luxury brand comms on social
- Experience in motorsport environments is required – either for a manufacturer, sponsor or team
- Agile comms and copywriting skills
- Experience of managing live social media activations at events
- Ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels
- Understanding of social reporting and analysis
At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.
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