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

Southwest Forida Reading Festival Coordinator Internship Position

Southwest Florida Reading Festival Coordinator Intern

Summary


Provide support for Library Reading Festival and related events

Responsibilities and duties: 


Work with Library Development Coordinator to coordinate event logistics including planning, promotion and on-site execution 


Assist with creating and distributing marketing materials 


Maintain existing marketing


Access database, which includes donor and prospect information, event attendee and mailing lists 


Maintain event documents 


Participate in event related activities and meetings 


Assist with developing and distributing approved press releases 


Maintain press coverage files 


Update media press kit materials 


Assist with posting event information to industry and calendar websites and publications 


Develop and post social media marketing for events

Qualifications and skills: 


Completed a minimum of four semesters of college with focus on public relations, special-events planning and marketing 


Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously 


Proficient in use of MS Office 


Ability to present ideas and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing 


Social media savvy. 


Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships 


Familiarity with marketing computer software and online applications

Terms: 


$10 per hour 
20 hours per week 
October – April


Contact:

Cynthia Dawn Martelli, Ed.D.

Assistant Professor, College of Education

Department of Curriculum & Instruction

cmartelli@fgcu.edu

239-590-7765

Florida Gulf Coast University