Company: Atlanta Motor Speedway
Status: Part Time, Internship
Location: Hampton, GA
Job Category: Creative/Design/Advertising
Career Level: Student

**This application is a two-step process. After applying online, you will not be considered unless you submit your cover letter, resume and work samples in PDF format (less than 10MB) or website to the address provided to you after you apply through TeamWork Online** 

Job Description
We are currently seeking a graphic artist intern. Qualifications include working towards the completion of a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field. Some experience/previous work required. The qualified candidate will be organized and detail-oriented to track projects, has ability to work independently and as a team player and the capability to meet deadlines. Intern will report to the Graphic Artist on staff, and will assist the Marketing and Promotion department in its efforts. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Microsoft Office is required, plus a working knowledge of HTML and flash. Photography experience is desired in the ideal candidate. Any experience with copywriting and Final Cut Pro/Express would be a bonus.

Internship will be an unpaid position. Course credit is available for students.

Responsibilities may include and be assigned as necessary:
- Work with the Promotions department to develop needed graphics and looks for the marketing of the facility and its events.
- Design artwork for direct mail, outdoor campaigns, print ads, online ads, brochures, and posters for advertising campaign for both the NASCAR and Thursday Thunder / Friday Night Drags events.
- Generate graphics for AMS website and email marketing campaigns.
- Assist in design and layout of the NASCAR souvenir program.
- Create materials for the ticket office – ticket stock, flyers, maps, fan guides, etc.
- Produce any facility needs: event signage, pace car design, invitations, materials for press events, etc.
- Construct animations for LED board.
- Support the sales department with logo creation and sales presentations.
- Interact with other departments on any other graphic needs that arise.
- Help develop shot list for AMS photographers for events.
- Serve as photographer for any PR or in-house events, as needed.

Company Information
Atlanta Motor Speedway is a subsidiary of Speedway Motorsports, Inc. Speedway Motorsports (SMI) is a leading marketer and promoter of motorsports entertainment in the United States. SMI owns and operates the following premiere speedways: Atlanta Motor Speedway, Bristol Motor Speedway, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Kentucky Motor Speedway, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Sonoma Raceway and Texas Motor Speedway. The company provides souvenir-merchandising services through its SMI Properties subsidiary, and manufactures and distributes smaller-scale, modified racing cars through its 600 Racing subsidiary. The company also owns Performance Racing Network (PRN), which broadcasts syndicated motorsports programming to more than 725 radio stations nationwide including Sirius and NASCAR.com. For more information, visit the SMI website at www.gospeedway.com. Atlanta Motor Speedway is an equal opportunity employer.

 Duties:
- Research new event ideas, vendors, and entertainment.
- Assist in the execution of all events, including LRRS, track rental, and NASCAR race weekends.
- Assist in day to day activities for operations of LRRS.
- Assist in managing Granite State Legend Car shop.
- Participate and help identify trade shows for Granite State Legend to attend.
- Assist in distributing credentials during major event weekends.
- Ability to work independently and in a group setting.
- Provide exceptional customer and fan service.
- Other duties as assigned

Requirements:
Must be receiving course credit, this is an unpaid internship
Must be available to work weekends
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
Must have sufficient experience with Microsoft Office
Must have ability to use basic power tools

*additional hours on event weekends will be required, schedule is flexible.

*Postion is unpaid.  Local candidates are encouraged.  Relocation and housing costs will not be paid.

Job Responsibilities:

• Research new event ideas, vendors, and entertainment.
• Assist in the execution of all events, including employee, corporate, LRRS, and NASCAR race weekends.
• Assist in sending invitations, reservations and in the execution of the end of year awards dinner for LRRS.
• Assist with distribution of Crew Meal Cards for entire NHMS staff.
• Work with Events Specialist on execution of FanFest events.
• Act as on site contact for pre race and entertainment.
• Assist in on-site hospitality for LRRS, Track Rental, Vintage Racing Celebrations, Fantasy Drive.
• Ability to work independently and in a group setting.
• Provide exceptional customer and fan service.
• Attend and assist with Rope drops for Camper Welcomes
• Other duties as assigned

Experience and Requirements:

• Must be receiving course credit, this is an unpaid internship
• Must be available to work weekends
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds
• Must have sufficient experience with Microsoft Office
• Reports to Event Specialist

Hours and Duration

• 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Tuesday through Friday*
• *Additional hours on event weekends will be required, schedule must be flexible
• 2013 openings: Jan. 9-May 31, April 1-Oct. 1; June 1-Dec 14 (adjustable based upon course scheduling)

Speedway Children's Charities (SCC) at Atlanta Motor Speedway needs highly motivated interns with a desire to excel. College students with a wide range of backgrounds and degrees can jump-start their careers in our event management program. The internship offers serious, career-minded students great work experience and the opportunity to form valuable relationships.

Semesters and Application Timelines
Internship positions will be available in the spring, summer and fall semesters. Applications will be reviewed in a reasonable amount of time after they have been received and eligible applicants will be contacted thereafter.

Current Opening
Summer semester (Term 2): Cover letter and resumes being accepted now for summer internship, to begin mid-May.

Who Can Apply and What's Expected
Credit earning college students who apply will be considered for internships. While sports management degrees are increasing in popularity, there is no course of study that is required for internships and all will be considered. This internship is great for any career-minded individual interested in event management.

Interviews
Qualified applicants will be called for an initial telephone interview in addition to a formal interview with the SCC staff.

Duties
The SCC intern assists in organizing events by detailing auction items and timelines during events and get hands-on experience by helping coordinate behind the scenes, maintains and compiles relevant databases and contact lists for better communication, assist in designing and implementing sponsorship proposals, compile public announcements and design marketing tools.

Office Hours
Applicants are expected to be motivated and be willing to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends during events.
 

From time to time Speedway Motor Sports, Inc. will be looking for interns. If you apply below and check off all of the internship notifications, you will be contacted about specific internship opportunities with Speedway Motor Sports, Inc. This is a notification only, not an application for a job. Thank you. If you complete your application and then press "edit your information" you can be notified of full-time positions as well. Please complete the application first and then modify it to include notifications for full-time positions.
 

Job Description:
This Internship program with the Events Department at Texas Motor Speedway provides college students the opportunity to gain experience in promotions, event planning and motor sports. The internship allows students to network with people within the motor sports industry and local community while working at one of the premier racing facilities in the United States. By the end of this internship you will have a better understanding of the process and preparation that goes into planning and working a variety of major events.
The internship will last one semester and all interns will have the opportunity to experience multiple events including a major race weekend. While this internship is unpaid, some of the work done during events and done while working as a part of our promotions team will be paid at an hourly rate. The schedule is flexible to allow you ample time to attend classes; however, there will be mandatory events required of the intern to attend.

Qualifications:
College Level Student- B.A., B.S. or majoring in communications, sport management, Kinesiology, marketing, or related field. Good organizational and communication skills, attention to detail and accuracy. Must be able to work any scheduled event nights and weekends that fall during the internship.

This internship will provide valuable experience working in all areas of video production with the Creative Services/Events Department at Texas Motor Speedway. The internship allows students to network with people within the motorsports industry and local community while working at one of the premier racing facilities in the United States. By the end of this internship, you will have a better understanding of the process and preparation that goes into video production at a race facility.

The unpaid internship will last the length of a semester, and all interns will experience multiple events including a major race weekend. The schedule is flexible and allows the student ample time to attend classes. However, the student will be required to attend certain events. While obtaining course credit for this internship by their college is not required, it is preferred.

Qualifications:

College Level Student- B.A., B.S. or majoring in communications, journalism, sport management, or related field. Good organizational and communication skills. Attention to detail and accuracy. Must be able to work any scheduled event nights and weekends that fall during the internship.

Candidate should have some background and familiarity with video production as well as experience with Final Cut Pro or similar non-linear editing software required.

Responsibilities: (Expanded upon during interview)

• Assist with producing video content for website and video boards, as well as other outlets.
• Includes writing scripts, shooting and editing video.
• Cataloguing video pieces and archiving
• Assist in the planning and executing of promotions/events
• Research outlets for creative and other video related fields
• Assist with day to day office operations
• Other duties as assigned

To apply send cover letter, resume and application to:

Texas Motor Speedway
Attn: Robert Shiekh
P.O. Box 500
Fort Worth, TX 76101
rshiekh@texasmotorspeedway.com
 

Advertising/Events Internship

As the Advertising/Events Intern with Creative Services Department at Texas Motor Speedway, you will have the opportunity to gain experience in the fields of advertising and event management in a business environment.

The internship allows students to network with people within the motorsports industry and local community while working at one of the premier racing facilities in the United States. By the end of this internship, you will have a better understanding of the process and preparation that goes into planning and working at a race facility.

The voluntary internship will last, at minimum, the length of a semester, and all interns will experience multiple events including a major race weekend. The schedule is flexible and allows the student ample time to attend classes. However, the student will be required to attend certain events. While obtaining course credit for this internship by their college is not required, it is preferred.

Qualifications:
• College level student majoring in communications, sport management, advertising, marketing, or related field
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Eager to brainstorm and bring new ideas to all projects
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to remain flexible, handling changing priorities and tight deadlines
• Must be able to work any scheduled event nights and weekends that fall during the internship.

Responsibilities: (Expanded upon during interview)
• Assist with annual media buys which includes purchasing, creative, fulfillment and payment related to radio, print, television, outdoor, online, texting and more
• Assist with maintaining the annual advertising budget
• Help develop promotional campaigns with media partners
• Create and assist with activation of events hosted by the speedway
• Conduct research from other venues, tracks and sports teams
• Assist with day to day office operations and other event related duties

To apply send cover letter, resume and application to:

Texas Motor Speedway
Attn: Ellen Stallcup
P.O. Box 500
Fort Worth, TX 76101
estallcup@texasmotorspeedway.com
 

Texas Motor Speedway Media Relations Internship

The internship program at Texas Motor Speedway provides college students the opportunity to gain experience in both public relations and motor sports. The internship allows students gain hand-on experience in the motorsports industry while at the same time allowing them to network with individuals in the industry. By the end of their internship they will have a greater understanding of the process and preparation that goes into a race weekend. The internship lasts the length of the semester and all interns will get to experience one race weekend. The internship is unpaid.

Expectations:
• All interns will conduct themselves in a professional manner. That includes proper dress and proper conduct during race weekend.
• Interns will report to their internship manager. Interns are required to contact their manager to notify if they will be late, absent or need to leave early on any given day.
• All interns will be treated as a regular employee of Texas Motor Speedway. They are to report to work on team each day (as assigned by their manager).

Qualifications:
College Level Student – B.A., B.S. or majoring in mass communications, journalism, communications, marketing, graphic arts, public relations or related field. Good organizational skills; attention to detail and accuracy. Must be able to work any scheduled event weekends that fall during the internship.

Responsibilities:
• Assist in the planning and execution of PR/media events
• Assist with the compilation and updating of daily clip reports
• Assist in the organization of the media center before and after races
• Working with and assisting pit reporters and staff volunteers on race weekends
• Help with production of press releases and other news items
• Assist in updating the Texas Motor Speedway media guide
• Helping to maintain current media contact list
 

This is an unpaid internship

INTERNSHIP QUALIFICATIONS:
College Level Student – B.A., B.S. with the following majors, but not limited to, hospitality management, non-profit, sports or motorsport management, public relations or related field.
Good organizational skills; attention to detail and accuracy, self-starter, good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,

DUTIES:
• Assist in day-to-day operations. This may involve making phone calls, faxing, organizing, filing, odd jobs, etc.
• Maintain and compile relevant databases and contact lists.
• Assist in designing and implementing sponsorship proposals
• Assist in organizing events by detailing action items
• Assist with volunteer contact and organizing per event
• During events get hands-on experience by helping coordinate behind the scenes
• Help plan and organize volunteer appreciation party.

This is an unpaid internship.

However, as a token of gratitude, all interns who complete the semester internship and work the race events held during the semester internship will receive a $500 stipend.