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JACK HOWELLS

Didcot,Oxfordshire

Summary

Creative and driven marketing professional with a motorsport-first mindset, combining high-impact content production with strategic campaign planning and brand activation. Experienced in delivering viral photo and video content across the automotive, luxury, and hypercar sectors with work featured by brands such as Aston Martin, DeTomaso, McMurtry Automotive, and RM Sotheby’s. Hands-on and leadership approach to solving problems, managing projects, and delivering results with minimal oversight. Highly organised, adaptable, and grounded in an extremely obsessive deep passion for sports car racing particularly WEC, IMSA, F1, and other GT disciplines. Focused on capturing the emotion and energy of motorsport through content that connects.



Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work history

Marketing & Head of Content Production

McMurtry Automotive Limited
03.2025 - Current

At McMurtry, I was brought in to shape and elevate how the brand communicates its story, helping translate advanced technical innovation into content that resonates with the wider performance and motorsport community. My role spans from leading content strategy, campaign execution and production that reflect but enhance the message of McMurtry’s position as an innovative, record-breaking brand. Beyond content production, I also support commercial areas of the business, contributing to the customer experience, dealer-facing materials and more.

  • Lead and innovate the planning, creation, and production of compelling visual content across McMurtry’s digital platforms - including Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube.
  • Manage and post content on platforms including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and our website. Engage with followers, monitor interactions, and ensure the brand voice is consistent across all channels.
  • Collaborate with design and engineering teams to communicate technical innovation in accessible ways, supporting product understanding and brand authority.
  • Assist in the creative direction for bespoke client gifts and keepsakes, ensuring alignment with brand identity while enhancing the ownership experience and strengthening customer relationships.
  • Deliver compelling, high-quality assets for use by dealers worldwide, supporting sales and marketing consistency across global markets.
  • Liaised with media outlets, publishers, and journalists to coordinate branded content, supply creative assets, and ensure consistent storytelling across external platforms.
  • Contribute to the brand’s public presence at high-profile events, coordinating freelance teams and managing content needs under pressure and tight turnarounds.
  • Craft creative and technical copy for web, press, and printed materials - aligning tone and voice with McMurtry’s distinct brand identity.
  • Enhance customer experience by documenting bespoke vehicle builds and overseeing creative assets used for personalised handovers and keepsakes.
  • Support the redesign of McMurtry’s assets to reflect updated brand messaging, product clarity, and user engagement goals.

Freelance Content Creator - Photography & Videography

Freelancer
, Worldwide
10.2021 - 06.2025
  • Providing expert photography and videography services for prestigious brands such as DeTomaso Automobili, Aston Martin, RM Sotheby's, and DK Engineering
  • Specialising in content creation for sales, events, and social media marketing campaigns
  • This includes capturing dynamic event coverage for manufacturers and dealerships, creating clean, impactful imagery for car sales to highlight key features, and developing creative campaign concepts to boost social media presence and drive viral content
  • Proficient in a wide range of industry-standard software, including Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve, ensuring top-quality production and post-production results
  • Please see my main portfolios below:
  • Https://www.instagram.com/jackhphotos
  • Https://www.jackhowells.co.uk
  • Https://www.canva.com/design/DAGPyioPXbE/ALYP5vSFmF-Gz49P3xjpRw/view?utm_content=DAGPyioPXbE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor

CyberSecurity Consultant

Xitenys
Farnham, United Kingdom
01.2017 - 07.2021
  • Company Overview: Xitenys is an independent provider of next generation security and data management solutions combined with managed services serving both private and public sector
  • Recognised expert in risk assessment and incident response, swiftly neutralizing threats and fortifying defenses in high-stakes environments
  • Xitenys is an independent provider of next generation security and data management solutions combined with managed services serving both private and public sector

Skills

    Marketing & Motorsport Expertise Creative & Technical Skills Professional Strengths

  • Automotive Brand Marketing (OEM & Performance Sectors)
  • Trackside & Event-Based Content Production
  • Campaign Strategy & Content Planning
  • Digital Channel Management (Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Web)
  • Deep Knowledge of Sports Car Racing Motorsport
  • Customer Experience & Dealer Support Content
  • International Event Travel & Activation Support
  • Video Editing (DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro)
  • Photo Editing (Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop)
  • Visual Storytelling & Content Creation
  • Creative Direction for Brand Assets & Client Materials
  • Copywriting for Technical & Lifestyle Campaigns
  • Confident In Self-Directed Project Execution
  • Strategic Problem Solving Under Pressure
  • Strong Commercial Awareness in a Technical Environment
  • Able to Bridge Engineering Detail with Marketing Impact
  • Confident Collaborator Across Internal Teams & External Freelancers


Accomplishments

  • DeTomaso Automobili's First 1 Million+ views Reel, I was asked by DeTomaso Automobili to develop a concept campaign for when the car visits Monza and Milan as part of the Mimo event. While in Milan, we took the car through narrow streets to highlight the juxtaposition of a modern hypercar navigating through tight, old streets. The reel I created became DeTomaso's first viral reel, generating over a million views on just that one Instagram post., https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ct9XYFPqgyk/
  • 8 Million Views and Measurable Impact at McMurtry
    Within just a few months of joining McMurtry Automotive, my content has generated millions of views with several viral reels contributing directly to new prospect interest and private test drive invitations. A clear example of content turning into commercial value.
  • Achieving Virality Anywhere, For DeTomaso Automobili, I was tasked with creating a reel to highlight their new partnership with a company responsible for building their new interior parts. Typically, it's challenging to achieve virality without featuring the car, as that's what people are most interested in. However, by crafting a compelling hook from the start, we were able to maintain strong engagement and retention with a reel focused solely on the parts-without a car in sight., https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-5kb3mqlcX/
  • Photographing 1000s of Cars for Renowned Auction Houses, In my career I have photographed a countless number of cars for auction houses such as Bonhams, RM Sothebys, Collecting Cars, and more. I have established myself so much within these companies that with RM Sothebys, and Bonhams I am now trusted to photograph their most prestigious vehicles, such as the Skyline GTR from Fast&Furious.
  • 30 Reels in 30 Days, Successfully executed a challenging 30 Reels in 30 Days project in September, demonstrating exceptional tenacity and high work ethic. This intensive endeavor showcased my dedication to continuous creative output, adaptability in fast-paced environments, and unwavering commitment to achieving ambitious goals within the month of September.
  • 5 Million Views When All Seemed Impossible, The most viral reel I've created to date for myself, and for DeTomaso Automobili actually, came from thinking quickly on our feet to ensure we still captured content amidst a challenging weekend. With extremely limited track time due to delays, we had just one lap to make something impactful. The concept I proposed was risky, as it deviated from traditional formats, but I believed it aligned with a trending style in the automotive space. We took the leap, and the result exceeded all expectations., https://www.instagram.com/reel/C84wPP1q-RY/

Hobbies

  • Sim racing. Like Verstappen, I am prolific in my addition to iRacing, Le Mans Ultimate and other racing sims.
  • YouTube. Currently ongoing a current project where I film and drive cars. Hoping to expand this to drive lots of different cars in future.
  • Golf. I very much enjoy walking around a green field hitting a ball into a hole. It's great for mentally resetting, although frustrating in a number, but at least new ways.
  • Motorsport. As well as being heavily into F1 since as young as I could remember, I am heavily into endurance racing, such as WEC and IMSA.

Timeline

Marketing & Head of Content Production

McMurtry Automotive Limited
03.2025 - Current

Freelance Content Creator - Photography & Videography

Freelancer
10.2021 - 06.2025

CyberSecurity Consultant

Xitenys
01.2017 - 07.2021
JACK HOWELLS