Responsibilities

• The Public Relations and Communications Fellow is an integral part of the Charlotte Motor Speedway Communications Team, bringing fresh ideas, creativity and energy to a fast-paced motorsports environment.
• The fellow will assist in developing public relations plans, writing press releases, coordinating PR events and engaging with local and national media, while also supporting race weekends and major events through hands-on media operations and stakeholder engagement.
• Learn the craft of writing media advisories, press releases and media pitches
• Gain practical experience writing press releases, copy points and other communications
• Learn how the Public Relations/Communications Department assists in the execution of promotions for events
• Experience how to pitch a variety of story ideas and events to local, regional and national tv, newspaper, radio and digital outlets
• Help execute event weekend Media Center operations
• Learn the day-to-day logistics of the department and property
• Duration: July through early December
• Hours: 25–30 hours per week on site, with extended hours during event weekends

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or recent graduate
• On-site an average of 25-30 hours per week
• Extended hours are required on select event weekends
• Education: Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or recent graduate
• Preferred majors: Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Sports Management
• Strong communication skills: written and verbal
• Creative mindset
• Results-driven and detail-oriented
• Innovative thinker and self-starter
• High integrity and confidentiality

Preferred

• Preferred majors: Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Sports Management
• GLOBE mentality — Generously Lending Our Best Efforts
• Strong communication skills: written and verbal
• Creative mindset
• Results-driven and detail-oriented
• Innovative thinker and self-starter
• High integrity and confidentiality