Content Manager

About us

The ABB FIA Formula E Championship is the world’s first fully-electric international single-seater racing series and one of the fastest growing sports on the planet.

Consisting of some of the world’s finest drivers and greatest car manufacturers, the Championship brings close-combat, wheel-to-wheel racing to the streets of the most progressive cities.

Formula E is more than just a race. With a grid made up of all-electric cars, it’s a competitive platform to test and develop road-relevant technologies, helping to refine the design of electric vehicles while promoting the uptake of clean mobility to tackle air pollution on a global scale.

Working with us

At Formula E, we have created an environment that supports our colleagues to perform at their best. We are innovative, curious and we love the world we live in which is why we value sustainability. We believe that work should be fun and, whilst we are passionate about delivery, we are one team and supporting each other is key to our success.

Your role

The Content Manager will be responsible for the planning, creation and delivery of the editorial content on the Formula E website/app and its day to day management. You will be part of an integrated Content team that works on social, broadcast and web content for Formula E

What you will be doing

Editorial

  • Contribute original written content across Sport, Lifestyle, Technology and Sustainability and minute-by-minute event coverage with race previews, race reviews, features and analysis
  • Conducting interviews and creating content on event
  • Build a network with Formula E's drivers, teams and key stakeholders
  • Managing the effective day-to-day running of all sections of the official Formula E website and app
  • Working closely with the Broadcast and Social Media sections of the Content team to identify or commission video content for the website
  • Working closely with the Platform Project Managers to ensure the constant development and optimisation of the platforms and help develop the platform in the future
  • Development of commercial content opportunities and promoting content widely and correctly

Planning & Managing

  • Overseeing planning and implementation of the editorial content agenda on the official Formula E website, defining a yearlong editorial content plan in correspondence with the global editorial line of Formula E
  • Assisting in managing the implementation of multi-language web content, ensuring translations are accurate, timely and promoted correctly
  • Managing local language contributions and working closely with the Community Managers to ensure content is promoted effectively on social media

Brand Protection

  • Ensuring all content is on-brand, accurate, up-to-date, well presented and consistent in terms of style, quality, tone of voice
  • Liaising with Partners and Partnership Activation team to ensure contractual Partner content obligations are met and content is as engaging and inspiring as possible.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a candidate with a proactive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills who is able to manage the fine line between communication and editorial to produce the best content possible for Formula E. Your experience in Sports/Motorsport coverage helps you to find your way around quickly in our international paddock.

  • Deep knowledge of sport, lifestyle trends and what content appeals to a diversified range of audience
  • Strong editorial decision-making ability
  • Ability to thrive in situations where deadlines must be hit
  • A collaborative mindset
  • Problem solving skills with ability to adapt in an ever changing environment
  • Strong attention to detail
  • A desire to learn and develop with the team.

Due to the number of applications we receive, ONLY successful applicants will be contacted.

PLEASE NOTE: It is unlawful to employ a person in a UK-based job who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. Formula E is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a unique opportunity, a competitive salary and an environment that inspires innovation and supports professionals to perform at their best in their chosen fields.