Team Visma | Lease a Bike is looking for a spokesperson
Do you have experience as a spokesperson or press officer, a strong affinity with cycling, and a good feel for social media? Team Visma | Lease a Bike is looking for a full-time spokesperson.
The role
As spokesperson for Team Visma | Lease a Bike, you will be one of the main points of contact for international media. You will guide riders and staff during media moments at races, organize press briefings, determine the key messages when communicating news, and be responsible for all external communications on race days. You combine strategic communication insight with a strong drive, switch effortlesslybetween media relations, have a strong feel for social media, and are creative in the development of documentaries and video content.
Key responsibilities
Spokesperson & social media
- Act as the primary spokesperson for the team towards international media.
- Prepare and guide riders and staff for media appearances around races.
- Independently organize press conferences and media moments during races.
- Position riders and staff as authentic and engaging representatives of the team.
- Proactively maintain relationships with sports journalists, editorial teams, and race press officers.
- Write press releases, key messages, Q&As, and interviews for our own channels.
- Respond to current events and race moments with fast, creative, and effective content for our social media.
- Work closely with the content team, helping to shape and safeguard the editorial direction of (mini) documentaries for YouTube.
- Identify commercial opportunities around documentary productions and branded content.
- Ensure stories highlight the team’s unique culture, philosophy, and performances in an impactful way.
Profile & competencies
- Experienced spokesperson: You understand the dynamics of the media, know how news works, and can communicate clearly and convincingly under pressure.
- Drive & ownership: You take initiative, don’t wait for things to happen, and feel responsible for the team’s story.
- Strong in social media: You know the platforms well and understand what works.
- Storytelling: You can translate sporting performances into compelling, human, and commercially attractive stories.
- Crisis resilience: You remain calm, sharp, and professional in a high-performance environment.
- Networker: You build and maintain long-term relationships with media, partners, and content creators.
Required qualifications and experience
- Proven experience as a spokesperson and/or press officer.
- Strong knowledge of (sports) media.
- Extensive experience with social media and content creation.
- Experience with audiovisual productions and/or documentary development is a strong plus.
- Excellent command of Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
- Affinity with cycling and elite sport.
What makes this role unique
You will be at the heart of Team Visma | Lease a Bike, one of the best cycling teams in the world. You will be closely involved with performances at the highest level every day. You will help shape how the worldsees the team through press moments, social media, and documentaries watched worldwide.
This role requires energy, sharpness, and a passion for communication. In return, you will have the opportunity to shape the story of a leading cycling team on a global stage—both during races and beyond.
Apply
Interested in this position? Please send your CV and motivation letter to vacature@teamvismaleaseabike.com, stating ‘Application Spokesperson Team Visma | Lease a Bike’. If you have any questions, you cancontact Emile Vaessen (+31 6 20302975). You can apply for this position until March 22.
About Team Visma | Lease a Bike
The professional cycling team of Team Visma | Lease a Bike has grown into one of the best cycling teams in the world over the past few years. Last cycling season, the team again achieved impressive victories, including wins in the Giro d’Italia, the Vuelta a España, and the Tour de France Femmes. Everyone in the organization is focused on just one thing: making sports history! The team is based in Den Bosch and has over 200 employees.
Better every day
Winning together – that’s what we do it for. With complete dedication and commit-ment, we work together to reach the highest step of the podium. By daring to take risks, staying ahead of the competition through smart and innovative ways, and bringing out the best in each other. Being engaged with the team and caring for one another. We take responsibility at the right moment and give honest feedback when needed. Proud of our Dutch roots, but open to outside influences. Together, better every day, in our own way!