Digital Marketing Internship - Spring 2027

Indianapolis, IN (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own the creation and coordination of Marketing & Digital Content for 500 Festival, spanning social media, video/photo production, newsletters, website updates, and influencer collaborations, while supporting events and content calendars.

Manage social content and storytelling across festival channels
Capture and edit video/photo content from events for Reels, TikTok, YouTube
Support influencer relations and content creator program and calendar planning

Job Description

Responsibilities

Primary Focus: Marketing & Digital Content
Social Media & Content Creation
Assist with brainstorming, writing, and scheduling content for all 500 Festival social channels
Monitor engagement, respond to inquiries, and create stories and other interactive content
Create social media posts including short-form video, graphics, and written content (experience with Canva is a plus)
Assist in the creation of newsletter/email campaigns
Video & Photography
Capture high-quality photos and videos at events
Gather event-day content, testimonials, interviews, and behind-the-scenes content
Edit and produce video content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube

Requirements

Experience or coursework in marketing, social media, photography, videography, communications, or a related field is recommended.
Possess strong written / verbal communication, organizational skills, and display creativity.
Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple projects/tasks at a time.
Understanding of AP style, branding, and social media best practices.
Detail-oriented and creative.
Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.
Eager to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Ability to edit video and photo
Possess a willingness to learn and adjust/adapt to changing deadlines.

Preferred

Experience with Canva is a plus.

Benefits

Experience a behind-the-scenes look at the Month of May in Indianapolis.
Hands-on industry experience in marketing and event production.
500 Festival-branded apparel.
Two tickets to the Lucas Oil 500 Festival Parade.
Two tickets to the 111th Running of the Indianapolis 500, presented by Gainbridge.

500 Festival

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No other singular sporting event in the world has a legacy like the Indianapolis 500. No other event has shaped and defined a city and state and their people like the Indianapolis 500. The 500 Festival, a not-for-profit volunteer organization, was created in 1957 to organize civic events celebrating the Indianapolis 500. 60+ years later, the 500 Festival is one of the largest and most respected festivals in the nation, adding to the quality of life for Indiana’s citizens and their guests.Each year, the 500 Festival brings more than half a million people to the heart of Indiana to celebrate the magical month of May. Whether they are participants in one of the nation's largest half marathons, fourth-grade students in the Education Program, families enjoying the state's largest festival for kids, or spectators at one of the nation's largest parades, there’s nothing quite like Indy’s electricity leading up to the Indianapolis 500.Key 500 Festival events include: the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon; the 500 Festival mini-mini; JPMorgan Chase 500 Festival Kid's Day & Rookie Run; the 500 Festival Breakfast at the Brickyard, presented by Midwestern Engineers, Inc. (held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway); the 500 Festival Memorial Service, presented by Rolls-Royce; the IPL 500 Festival Parade and the KeyBank 500 Festival Snakepit Ball.

Founded in 1957

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

42 employees (6 in marketing)

www.500festival.com

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