MotorSport Vision (MSV), Europe’s leading race circuit operator, is currently seeking a Social Media and Communications Assistant to work within the head office at the legendary Brands Hatch circuit in Kent.

Owned by former Formula One driver Jonathan Palmer, MSV’s impressive portfolio of circuits spans across the UK and Europe and includes Donington Park, Oulton Park, Snetterton, Cadwell Park and Bedford Autodrome in addition to Brands Hatch, plus Circuito de Navarra in Spain.

MSV venues host a range of high profile motorsport events, including the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship, Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship and GT World Challenge Europe Powered by AWS. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an expanding organisation within the world of motorsport.

The Role:

Working within the media team at Brands Hatch, you will assist with the promotion of several areas of the business through social media platforms including Facebook, X and Instagram as well as video platforms. The role also involves working with members of the local, national and specialist press.

The job will includes hands-on involvement at major race meetings across all MSV circuits, as well as day-to-day organisation of the MSV press office. The role will also include opportunities to assist with the promotion of the renowned PalmerSport driving event, based at Bedford Autodrome, as well as MSV’s current vehicle partnership with Hyundai.

Key Responsibilities:

• Updating MSV's circuit and event social media channels  and responding to queries
• Assist with the management of MSV's media accreditation system, maintaining relationships with key journalists and photographers throughout the season
• Contribute to race weekend web and social media cover across MSV's digital platforms. Days will be repaid in lieu for weekend work
• Contributing to MSV's editorial output online and in print (including web stories, press releases and race event programmes)
• Assisting with creative strategies to boost MSV's online presence on social media - including expansion on to new platforms

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Excellent writing skills, with good grammar, spelling and attention to detail are essential to the role
• Enthusiasm for and knowledge of national and international motorsport is essential
• Prior experience of writing professional motorsport articles
• Knowledge and enthusiasm for key social media platforms
• BA(Hons) degree in a related field is desirable
• Good organisational skills and time management
• Desire to work as part of a creative team, alongside in-house graphics, and IT departments
• A full UK driving licence is essential due to the need to travel to our remotely located circuits.

In return MSV offer:

• Competitive pay + benefits
• Up to 31 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A staff pass allowing access for yourself and a guest to attend all MSV Circuits (including BTCC and BSB)
• Access to our MSV Hub platform, giving you access to discounts at 100s of shops across the UK
• Discounted food & drink when working on site
• Access to wellbeing facilities
• Training opportunities
• Free parking

This role could suit either a recent graduate or someone in the early stages of their media career with a strong interest in motorsport, passion for writing, and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment. As this role involves attending race events, you will be required to work weekends throughout the race season.

This role is based full-time in MSV's Brands Hatch office. Due to the location of the sites you will be working at, a driving licence and your own transport is essential to the role.

To begin the application process for the Social Media and Communications Assistant at MSV, please click the ‘Apply Here’ button. Due to the number of applications for this role, only applications with both CVs and personalised Covering Letters will be considered.