New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) is the New England NASCAR Cup Series racing facility in the Speedway Motorsports nationwide network of entertainment venues. Speedway Motorsports maintains a consistent focus on four core principles:
· Take care of our teammates
· Be known for remarkable events
· Make a positive impact on the community
· Profitably improve our business and operations
Facility Description:
Known as “The Magic Mile,” NHMS is the host of New England’s NASCAR race. NHMS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Speedway Motorsports, a leading marketer, promoter and sponsor of motorsports entertainment in the United States.
The ideal candidate will adopt a GLOBE mentality. GLOBE stands for Generously Lending Our Best Efforts. This is done by holding themselves and their teammates accountable for taking our best practices “the last mile” – optimizing them for maximum value to all of our stakeholders while sharing insights on how to improve our company. The ideal candidate will also be a productive and proactive self-starter who is passionate about his/her duties and willing to put forth the extra effort to achieve excellence.
Role:
In alignment with NHMS’s vision, mission, organizational values and under the direction of the Senior Communications Manager and Social Media Coordinator, NHMS is seeking a highly-motivated and dedicated individual who is passionate and prepared to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional non-traditional hours to join our Communications and Social Media departments. The primary responsibility of this internship will focus on gaining hands-on experience in the motorsports industry through various Communications and Social Media projects.
Job Responsibilities:
· Assist Senior Communications Manager with:
o Planning, preparation and execution of press conferences and media events
o Organization of the Media Center and Press Box before and after events
o Development, editing and proofing of press releases, website copy and media guides
o Special projects and promotions developed by the Communications Department
o Helping to maintain current media contact list
o Updating and posting to the speedway website
o Track metrics for website using different analytic tools
· Assist Social Media Coordinator with:
o Daily content creation, production and scheduling on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat
o Monitor and respond to fan engagement and questions across social channels
o Updating and posting to the speedway social media accounts
o Track metrics for social and mobile app using different analytic tools
o Generate social reports and analyze what is and is not working
o Coordination of content with NASCAR, drivers, teams, dignitaries and influencers
Skills and Attributes:
· Ability to contribute creative ideas and concepts
· Strong writing and communication skills are essential
· Ability to make quick decisions in a fast-paced live environment while keeping a positive attitude
· Ability to remain extremely flexible in an ever-changing environment
· Ability to work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines
· Availability and enthusiasm to work non-traditional hours, including nights and weekends
Experience and Education:
· Degree-seeking college student – B.A., B.S. or majoring in Communications, Social Media, Marketing or related field.
· Experience with all major social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube)
· Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud is a plus
· General knowledge of NASCAR and auto racing
· An understanding of best practices for filming live action and conducting interviews
Requirements:
This is a credit-based program and an unpaid internship. College credit must be received. Compensation for housing, transportation and/or relocation will not be provided.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Please note: Interviews for potential candidates will begin in January 2024.
