About The Rolex SailGP Championship is the most exciting racing on water, where anything can happen in short, adrenaline-fueled battles between national teams at iconic stadium destinations worldwide. Top athletes fly in identical high-tech F50 catamarans faster than the wind, at speeds approaching 60mph. Founded in 2018, SailGP is one of the world’s fastest-growing sports and entertainment properties, now in its fifth season. SailGP is a global organisation with defined values that shape the culture of its team – deliver quality, break boundaries, make an impact, stand together and strike a balance. Summary SailGP is seeking a full-time Head of Communications (EMEA) to join the global communications team. The role will lead and manage overall efforts to drive visibility, awareness and interest for SailGP across the global league with a focus on North and South America. This exciting remit includes oversight of all European and Middle Eastern events on the SailGP calendar, including stops in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Spain and the UK. The Head of Communications (EMEA) reports to the Global Communications Director, and works alongside regional heads in the Americas and Asia-Pacific (APAC), as well as with global communications and media team members based in London and New York. Responsibilities Creation and management of effective communications strategies across earned and owned media that significantly raises awareness for SailGP and delivers the league's business objectives and KPIs. Expand SailGP’s profile in key markets year-round, working in coordination with local personnel, partners and stakeholders, SailGP teams and appointed agencies. Build the profile of the league, key athletes, spokespeople and investors (where appropriate) in the EMEA region, working in coordination with local market teams. Develop creative media and PR strategies to elevate the profile of SailGP stars, working closely with home teams in relevant European nations. Lead strategic media planning and communications strategies for SailGP events in Europe and the Middle East, coordinating with local marketing and communications agencies to deliver national and international coverage and service media requests. Coordinate the overall league communications plan, working with the key SailGP departments including the social, digital and content teams. Work with the commercial and partnerships teams to communicate the league’s flagship partnerships. Developing creative PR activation and communication plans to drive value to partnerships, deliver media results and broaden SailGP’s fanbase. Support always-on themes and storytelling in the region, spanning technology, purpose and B2B thought leadership. Drive overall media relations strategies, fostering relationships with consumer and trade media, creative storytelling and placing year-round coverage – focusing on Tier 1 media and broadcast news coverage – to increase brand awareness globally and locally. Optimize SailGP’s news announcements to drive awareness and generate coverage in creative and impactful ways. Assist in the management of on-site media center and all media programming at SailGP events in Europe and the Middle East. Work with SailGP Global Communications Director on issues and crisis management to effectively manage issues and reputation challenges and develop global and local crisis plans. Write, edit and distribute media releases, media materials, messaging, award entries, briefing documents and other communications for internal and external use. Manage global media monitoring, analysis and reporting against league and department KPIs. Key expectations: Role models SailGP Values and pioneers a positive culture Leads by example and demonstrates their commitment to diversity and inclusion through their words and actions Challenges the status quo, embracing a mindset of continuous improvement and evolution propagating this with their teams Encourage and empower the delivery of work that will leave an impact on SailGP and align with Better Sport, Better Planet Translates SailGP's strategic objectives into SMARTER objectives and goals for their teams enabling, empowering and coaching them to deliver Engage in high level thinking to drive the team and SailGP forward influencing others in the process Exercise key problem solving skills and serve as advisor to multiple areas of the business Strategise constructively with key stakeholders and team managers to work towards the bigger picture Embraces the power of feedback, recognising its importance in building high performing teams and evolution for SailGP Commercially impactful, assessing stakeholder areas and considers all variables to form commercial decisions About you: Excellent verbal, written, analytical and organisational communication skills Successfully implemented global communications strategies and campaigns Demonstrates exceptional media relations skills and contacts, with expert knowledge of the global media landscape Proven experience and success in PR, media and communications within sports and / or entertainment sector strongly preferred Strong strategic thinking, creative and with demonstrated problem-solving skills Ability to operate both independently and in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment An adept writer, with an aptitude for storytelling and narrative Entrepreneurial and passionate with a desire to exceed expectations Superior organisation, prioritisation and project management skills Extremely strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and work autonomously Ability to work effectively in a small team, deliver results Self-starter, action-oriented, resourceful; can take a project or program from start to completion and bring others along on the journey – thieves at pace Culturally sensitive and able to effectively work globally SailGP HQ in London, United Kingdom with international business t ravel to multiple SailGP events throughout the season. SailGP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.