Senior Specialist, Corporate Communications

McLaren Racing Ltd•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Specialist, Corporate Communications focuses on day-to-day corporate communications for Arrow McLaren, driving partnership storytelling, internal communications and brand messaging while supporting driver communications and race-weekend media operations in alignment with the broader McLaren Racing organization. The role supports execution of the team's communications strategy by developing press releases, generating team and partner stories, and creating internal communications. It serves as a key communications liaison to Arrow McLaren’s drivers and collaborates across departments to amplify commercial initiatives. Through strategic storytelling and strong media relationships, the role helps increase awareness of Arrow McLaren's brand, partnerships and business initiatives. The position is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The projected start date is January 4, 2027. Extensive travel, including weekends and holidays, is required during the INDYCAR season and offseason events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Sports Management or a related field.
5+ years of experience in public relations, communications or media relations; ideally supporting athletes or organizations and with knowledge of sports partnerships.
Demonstrated success pitching and securing proactive media placements.
Exceptional organization and scheduling skills, with attention to detail.
Strong writing, editing and verbal communication skills.
Significant experience supporting athletes or high-profile spokespeople in media environments.
Experience managing media relations, interview opportunities and communications planning on behalf of athletes or spokespeople.
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.
Willingness to travel extensively, including weekends and holidays, during the INDYCAR season and offseason events.
Based in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Highly organized, flexible and detail-oriented; a confident communicator with a proactive, can-do attitude who thrives in fast-paced, high-energy environments.
Calm, professional and measured when interacting with drivers, executives and media.
Passion for storytelling, motorsport and brand building.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with media monitoring platforms such as Cision or Meltwater.
Passion for motorsport and an understanding of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver storytelling that elevates Arrow McLaren's partnerships, commercial initiatives and team brand through press releases, feature stories, executive messaging and digital content.
Coordinate cross-series partnership announcements with McLaren Racing Communications, aligning messaging, timing and narrative across communications channels.
Work with the Arrow McLaren Commercial Team and broader McLaren Racing organization to align messaging, coordinate announcements and maximize earned media and brand exposure opportunities.
Build and maintain relationships across Arrow McLaren's partner network and communications contacts to create proactive storytelling and activation opportunities.
Serve as a key communications contact for an assigned driver, managing media requests, storytelling initiatives, scheduling and strategic opportunities to elevate the driver's profile and brand.
Provide strategic communications counsel to drivers and select executive spokespeople using media briefs, partner messaging and post-interview or appearance feedback.
Pitch stories to national, local, business and motorsport media outlets, collaborating with McLaren Racing Communications to leverage broader media relationships and opportunities.
Represent the team at media and partner events at the McLaren Racing Center and develop storytelling opportunities highlighting its impact on team performance, technology and partner integration.
Create accurate, engaging and on-brand press releases, web stories and commercial-focused features, and manage content publishing through the team's CMS in collaboration with Arrow McLaren Communications and the McLaren Racing Web & App team.
Monitor media coverage, sentiment and communications performance; track departmental KPIs; and provide insights and recommendations to the communications and social media team.
Support internal communications initiatives that strengthen team culture, employee engagement and alignment around Arrow McLaren's brand, partnerships and organizational priorities.