AddressTriple Eight Race Engineering is arguably the most successful team in Australian Motorsport, with a rich history of success. Competing predominantly in the Supercars Championship and more recently in GT Racing, twenty years has delivered 10 Supercars Drivers Championships, 10 Bathurst 1000 victories, 11 Teams championships, two Bathurst 12 Hour victories, and created legendary drivers.
Based in Banyo, Brisbane, the PR and Digital Media Manager will join the Commercial Department with the primary responsibility of delivering an exemplary digital strategy, whilst positioning the Team at the forefront of both motorsport and mainstream media wherever possible.
The ideal candidate will be an energetic, highly motivated and creative individual that is able to work both independently and as part of a team. The ability to build strong relationships, multi-task and be solutions orientated will be essential to success.
Working closely with colleagues, third party providers, team partners, members of the media and other stakeholders, the role offers significant variety where no two days are the same.
The primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Digital Media:
- Work closely with third party providers, commercial partners and Digital agencies, to develop and execute the content strategy across all Red Bull Ampol Racing digital channels
- Manage the day-to-day running of Triple Eight’s suite of digital channels, primarily including facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, as well as other more minor channels
- Manage dedicated content shoot days, working with third party providers
- Manage the Team website including creation of written material
- Bring relevant, creative ideas to the table to ensure we’re always market leaders and a standout in Australian sport
- Guided by the Partnership team, ensure Partner digital content deliverables are fulfilled on our channels, with the aim to go over and above wherever possible
- Assist the Partnership team with relevant Partner brand related content ideation and execution
- Monthly Digital Media reporting to both internal and external stakeholders
- Support the Team Merchandise provider to ensure the team range is promoted across team channels, including approval of campaign material
- Work closely with the Partnership and Communications Manager to deliver successful PR and media events, write press releases and maximise media opportunities
PR, Media and Communications:
- Develop strong relationships with Supercars PR and media representatives, to ensure we maximise all opportunities available to us
- Work closely with members of the media to generate incremental media coverage
- Execute pre and post-event communications, including on-track schedules, driver appearances, driver quotes, event quizzes, pre-event EDM’s, member communications and post event reports or wrap ups
T8M8 Membership Program:
- Working with your colleagues and third party suppliers, create and manage the fulfilment of annual team membership packs
- Manage the member database and member communications, via the a generic member e-mail account
- Promotion of the membership program across digital channels
- Work with your colleagues to plan and execute successful, well attended member events
General:
- Provide support to the rest of the commercial team for various Partnership related events and activities
- Oversee the execution of both on and off-site photoshoots during the course of the season, working closely with third party providers
- Work with third party designers to create and then manage stock levels of Team posters
- Ensure all event content is downloaded into the archives, including images, videos and results records
- Support both the commercial team and other colleagues with design related tasks using the Adobe creative suite
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
The successful applicant will have the majority or all of the following:
- Degree qualifications are preferred, or work experience in marketing and / or digital communications
- Be proficient in all primary Microsoft programs
- Experience in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is preferable but not essential
- Have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of all mainstream digital platforms
- Video editing skills are preferable but not essential
- Possess strong writing skills in a range of styles, being able to show examples
- Be a good communicator, with excellent time-keeping and organisational skills
- Possess a keen eye for detail
- Be willing to learn and fulfil a variety of tasks as part of working in a relatively small team
- Be comfortable working outside of normal office hours and good at working in a team
- Experience working in sport is preferable, as in a general interest in sport
- Bring creative flare, innovation, fresh ideas and plenty of energy
- Be able to work to strict deadlines and have a high level of discretion & confidentiality
- Be solutions orientated
A full-time role available immediately, the successful applicant will be office based, however the role will provide the opportunity to travel to approximately six major events during the season, as well as accompany the Team and drivers to PR related activities or photoshoots outside of race weekends.
Only candidates who are successful in being invited for an interview will be contacted.
