Ben Nightingale
Product Communications and Motorsport Manager at Ford Australia- Claim this Profile
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Tim Robson
In the field of marketing and comms, it's surprising how often the basics are overlooked when it comes to communicating the strengths of your brand and assisting media outlets to help tell your brand's story. I've worked with Ben over the course of a decade on various content creation projects, and he rose above and beyond, time and again, on every job. The world of Supercars racing is often presented as a closed shop to general media, but in his role at DJR Team Penske, Ben toppled barriers and sliced through red tape in order to help me produce a number of stories that really resonated with our audiences - stories that simply wouldn't have happened without Ben's amazing work ethic, bulging contacts book and never-give-in ethos. I'm actually shocked that a company would allow such a talent to escape their grasp, but this coronavirus pandemic takes no prisoners. I have absolutely no doubt that Ben will find a new position quickly; as one of the brightest lights in the automotive comms game, I wish him all the very best.
Heather Allen
Ben's enthusiasm for his work is to be commended. He is at all times co-operative, proactive and a great team member. He has established a great repoire in the industry that stands him in good stead with other industry colleagues and any work environment. I believe he is a young man with a big future. I welcome the opportunity to work with him again in the future.
Tim Robson
In the field of marketing and comms, it's surprising how often the basics are overlooked when it comes to communicating the strengths of your brand and assisting media outlets to help tell your brand's story. I've worked with Ben over the course of a decade on various content creation projects, and he rose above and beyond, time and again, on every job. The world of Supercars racing is often presented as a closed shop to general media, but in his role at DJR Team Penske, Ben toppled barriers and sliced through red tape in order to help me produce a number of stories that really resonated with our audiences - stories that simply wouldn't have happened without Ben's amazing work ethic, bulging contacts book and never-give-in ethos. I'm actually shocked that a company would allow such a talent to escape their grasp, but this coronavirus pandemic takes no prisoners. I have absolutely no doubt that Ben will find a new position quickly; as one of the brightest lights in the automotive comms game, I wish him all the very best.
Heather Allen
Ben's enthusiasm for his work is to be commended. He is at all times co-operative, proactive and a great team member. He has established a great repoire in the industry that stands him in good stead with other industry colleagues and any work environment. I believe he is a young man with a big future. I welcome the opportunity to work with him again in the future.
Tim Robson
In the field of marketing and comms, it's surprising how often the basics are overlooked when it comes to communicating the strengths of your brand and assisting media outlets to help tell your brand's story. I've worked with Ben over the course of a decade on various content creation projects, and he rose above and beyond, time and again, on every job. The world of Supercars racing is often presented as a closed shop to general media, but in his role at DJR Team Penske, Ben toppled barriers and sliced through red tape in order to help me produce a number of stories that really resonated with our audiences - stories that simply wouldn't have happened without Ben's amazing work ethic, bulging contacts book and never-give-in ethos. I'm actually shocked that a company would allow such a talent to escape their grasp, but this coronavirus pandemic takes no prisoners. I have absolutely no doubt that Ben will find a new position quickly; as one of the brightest lights in the automotive comms game, I wish him all the very best.
Heather Allen
Ben's enthusiasm for his work is to be commended. He is at all times co-operative, proactive and a great team member. He has established a great repoire in the industry that stands him in good stead with other industry colleagues and any work environment. I believe he is a young man with a big future. I welcome the opportunity to work with him again in the future.
Tim Robson
In the field of marketing and comms, it's surprising how often the basics are overlooked when it comes to communicating the strengths of your brand and assisting media outlets to help tell your brand's story. I've worked with Ben over the course of a decade on various content creation projects, and he rose above and beyond, time and again, on every job. The world of Supercars racing is often presented as a closed shop to general media, but in his role at DJR Team Penske, Ben toppled barriers and sliced through red tape in order to help me produce a number of stories that really resonated with our audiences - stories that simply wouldn't have happened without Ben's amazing work ethic, bulging contacts book and never-give-in ethos. I'm actually shocked that a company would allow such a talent to escape their grasp, but this coronavirus pandemic takes no prisoners. I have absolutely no doubt that Ben will find a new position quickly; as one of the brightest lights in the automotive comms game, I wish him all the very best.
Heather Allen
Ben's enthusiasm for his work is to be commended. He is at all times co-operative, proactive and a great team member. He has established a great repoire in the industry that stands him in good stead with other industry colleagues and any work environment. I believe he is a young man with a big future. I welcome the opportunity to work with him again in the future.
Experience
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Ford Australia
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Australia
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Product Communications and Motorsport Manager
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May 2021 - Present
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The Common Good
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Australia
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager - Marketing and Communications
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Jul 2020 - Apr 2021
Internal and external strategic marketing and communications planning and management for The Common Good, an initiative of The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation. The Common Good was established in 1986 under the patronage of His Royal Highness, Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales, to inspire a generous community to fund life-saving and life-changing health research that tackles Australia’s most significant chronic diseases. in 2019 we provided over $5 million in grants for innovative and sustainable medical research, helping devoted researchers to pursue smart research without having to spend the majority of their time writing annual research grants or worry that their work won't be followed through. Our aim is to continue to provide more than $5 million every year to stoke innovation, with the help of people like you. Show less
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Shell V-Power Racing Team
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Australia
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Media, Marketing and Commercial Manager
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Feb 2017 - Jun 2020
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Media and Marketing Manager
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Feb 2017 - Jun 2020
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Supercars
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Australia
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Spectator Sports
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100 - 200 Employee
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Media Manager
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Jan 2015 - Feb 2017
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Charlie Schwerkolt Racing
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Gold Coast, Australia
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Communications and Partnerships Manager
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Jan 2014 - Jan 2015
Manage all aspects of Communications, Marketing and Sponsorship for Charlie Schwerkolt Racing in the V8 Supercars Championship. Manage all aspects of Communications, Marketing and Sponsorship for Charlie Schwerkolt Racing in the V8 Supercars Championship.
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Tekno Autosports
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Stapylton, Queensland
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Marketing and Commercial Manager
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Dec 2012 - Dec 2013
Manage all Tekno Autosports communications, marketing and partnership activites, internal, external and online Create and oversee social media strategy, content management, and website management Liaise with commercial manager/s and sponsors/partners to create and manage sponsorship activations Manage driver appearances both at race meetings and external, manage partner requirements, pit lane, garage and grid tours Event management Manage all Tekno Autosports communications, marketing and partnership activites, internal, external and online Create and oversee social media strategy, content management, and website management Liaise with commercial manager/s and sponsors/partners to create and manage sponsorship activations Manage driver appearances both at race meetings and external, manage partner requirements, pit lane, garage and grid tours Event management
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Australian Racing Drivers' Club
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Sydney Motorsport Park, Eastern Creek, NSW, Australia
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PR and Media Manager
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Mar 2012 - Dec 2012
Manage all ARDC and SMSP corporate communications, internal and external Communicate ARDC and SMSP activities to Business partners, and align ARDC/SMSP and Business Partner communications to the general public Develop ARDC/SMSP media relationships and communications. Act as the primary media liaison point with stakeholders in all matters pertaining to joint media opportunities Promote ARDC Membership and promote applications/renewals through Member communications and EDM activity. Produce regular ARDC newsletter Create and oversee social media strategy, content management, and website management Answer inquiries and obtain information for the general public and media Manage all press releases, press kits and fact sheets Assist with media events at the facility and outside the facility Oversee media accreditation requests Manage Media Center and Press Box operations during event weekends Manage development and publication of media guides Manage charitable donation requests including distribution of complementary tickets Show less
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Sydney Motorsport Park
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Sydney Motorsport Park, Eastern Creek, NSW
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PR and Media Manager
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Mar 2012 - Dec 2012
Managed the relaunch of Eastern Creek Raceway as Sydney Motorsport Park, hosting a highly successful media launch event, attended by NSW Minister for Sport and Recreation Graham Annesley, V8 Supercar Driver Jonathon Webb and MotoGP race winner Kevin Magee. Managed the relaunch of Eastern Creek Raceway as Sydney Motorsport Park, hosting a highly successful media launch event, attended by NSW Minister for Sport and Recreation Graham Annesley, V8 Supercar Driver Jonathon Webb and MotoGP race winner Kevin Magee.
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The Project Group
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Manager
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Feb 2011 - Apr 2012
Automotive public relations, working on key accounts including Toyota, Lexus, Australian International Motor Show, Australian Racing Drivers' Club and more. Editor of Toyota Driver's World Magazine. Work collectively in a cohesive team environment to create briefs, pitches, campaigns, events and publications for major clients. Automotive public relations, working on key accounts including Toyota, Lexus, Australian International Motor Show, Australian Racing Drivers' Club and more. Editor of Toyota Driver's World Magazine. Work collectively in a cohesive team environment to create briefs, pitches, campaigns, events and publications for major clients.
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Retail Media
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Australia
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Deputy Editor - Retail Pharmacy
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Oct 2010 - Feb 2011
- Provide and source quality and trusted content - Identify new editorial opportunities relevant to the publication - Cultivate relationships with stakeholders across the health sector - Attend industry conferences, launches and functions. Take and source photo opportunities. - Help to manage junior/freelance writers - Assist in managing the production of the magazine, ensuring all deadlines are met. - Assist the sales team with content for marketing material. - Provide and source quality and trusted content - Identify new editorial opportunities relevant to the publication - Cultivate relationships with stakeholders across the health sector - Attend industry conferences, launches and functions. Take and source photo opportunities. - Help to manage junior/freelance writers - Assist in managing the production of the magazine, ensuring all deadlines are met. - Assist the sales team with content for marketing material.
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Public Relations Manager
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Jan 2009 - May 2010
- Create, edit and distribute timely Press Releases - Collaborate with media to create HDT driven news stories - Assist with customer service and sales enquiries as required - Liase with GM to update and maintain HDT information archives - Perform duties of GM when required due to GM interstate travel/meetings - Create, edit and distribute timely Press Releases - Collaborate with media to create HDT driven news stories - Assist with customer service and sales enquiries as required - Liase with GM to update and maintain HDT information archives - Perform duties of GM when required due to GM interstate travel/meetings
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Express Publications
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editor - Street Commodores Magazine
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2004 - 2008
- Manage a team of writers, photographers and freelancers to meet monthly deadlines- Meet targets and adhering to extremely tight budgets- Work collaboratively with the Publisher, CEO and other staff- Work closely with Advertising Manager to increase advertising yield- Act as administrator on Street Commodores web forum
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Editor - Xtreme Holdens Magazine
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May 2006 - Apr 2007
- Work independently to build new magazine from ground up- Create new magazine concept- Work with advertising team to promote new title and build revenue- Work within the industry to promote and build reputation of new title
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Deputy Editor - Street Commodores Magazine
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Dec 2005 - Mar 2007
- Liase with industry contacts and the public- Create and produce quality content- Source story opportunities- Sub-edit magazine copy- Report to Editor- Maintain website news and updates
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Education
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2002 - 2004
Western Sydney University
BA, Communications -
1996 - 2001
Broughton Anglican College
Higher School Certificate, Higher School Certificate
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