Homestead Miami Speedway Marketing/Communication Internship

2018 Marketing & Communications Internship
Homestead-Miami Speedway (HMS) is a subsidiary of International Speedway Corporation (ISC), a world leader in Motorsports Entertainment. ISC owns and operates thirteen premier properties throughout the U.S., along with MRN Radio, Official Radio Network and “The Voice of NASCAR”. HMS hosts one of the world’s largest motorsports events, Ford Championship Weekend, where NASCAR crowns champions in all three of its premiere series.

HMS is searching for enthusiastic, outgoing, and hard-working interns for the Marketing and Communications department.

Description:

• Assist the marketing and communications team with extensive activities including (but not limited to) in-market promotions, advertising, media promotions, ticket sales, event marketing, grassroots marketing, digital media, community relations, youth marketing and creative.
• Assist the Communications team with press releases, driver in-market events and other various communications projects.
• Assist with marketing initiatives including the Ford Championship Weekend Pre-Race shows.
• Assist with event management during Ford Championship Weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway with media in Media Center.
   

Requirements:

• The ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays if necessary
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Mac OS
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, etc.)
• Must be available for community event weekends throughout the duration of the internship
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Able to stand for multiple hours a day
   

Desired Qualifications:

• Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Sports Administration or Sports Management majors are preferred. 
• Journalism: excellent writing skills; familiarity with AP Style (will be expected to author/assist with feature stories, press releases, website content and sales brochures)
• Knowledge of the automotive and motorsports industries are a plus.
• Bilingual candidate a plus.
• Ideal candidate will be professional, timely, organized, detail orientated, dependable, hard-working and willing to learn.
• Spanish-speaking a plus.
   

Schedule & Pay:

• Approximately 30-40 hours a week, excluding major event weekends.
• Approximate Internship Start Date/ End Date:  August 6 to November 30
• Paid Internship
   

To apply, e-mail cover letter and resume to:

Neal Gulkis, Senior Director of Communications ngulkis@homesteadmiamispeedway.com

or

Kevin Gregory, Senior Director of Marketing kmgregory@homesteadmiamispeedway.com