2005 internships
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
Daytona Beach, FL
Corporate Sales Intern
Description: Daytona International Speedway, home of the Daytona
500, seeks an intern to assist the Corporate Sales Department. The
selected candidate will be assigned a project to complete by the
end of his/her term. In addition, the intern will interact with
the entire sales and marketing partnerships team on a daily basis.
Due to the Pepsi 400 being held during the term, this intern must
be willing to take on operational duties near race time. Being involved
in such a large scale event will offer invaluable experience. Internship
includes participation in database management, consumer research
and various other sales-related functions.
Additional Requirements: A desire to work in sports marketing is
required. Computer proficiency is a must. Ability to work irregular
hours around event time required. Marketing or communications majors
preferred but not required.
DOVER INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY, INC.
Dover, DE
Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations Intern
Description: This NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series sanctioned track, also
known as the “Monster Mile,” will provide its intern with an opportunity
to assist the Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Promotions.
The intern will work with the speedway’s marketing team to develop
and execute promotional programs designed to maximize attendance
at the track’s fall race. Duties will include event marketing display,
survey development and execution, and promotional plan development
with potential for Web site applications and development.
Additional Requirements: Majors in marketing or communications
preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, HTML, PhotoShop,
and FLASH helpful.
FOX ENTERTAINMENT GROUP (SPEED CHANNEL)
Charlotte, NC
Production Assistant Intern
Description: FOX Entertainment Group’s Speed Channel seeks an intern
to serve as production assistant. Duties will include logging sports
and entertainment footage; assisting producers in the edit bay;
making dubs; data entry; picking music for segments; assisting on
shoots as needed; editing bumpers for the show; gathering props;
providing assistance to all production staff; organizing clips and
footage; and preparing materials for feature and segment producers.
Additional Requirements: Minimum one year television experience
(intern experience is acceptable). Must be familiar with production/tape
formats (Beta, SP, Digital Beta, ¾” tape, etc.). Knowledge of live
television a plus
HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS
Charlotte, NC
Competition Intern
Description: Home to several NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series teams, including
the #24 Chevrolet DuPont car driven by Jeff Gordon, the #48 Chevrolet
Lowe's car driven by Jimmy Johnson, the #5 Chevrolet Kellogg 's
car driven by Kyle Busch, and the #25 Chevrolet GMAC car driven
by Brian Vickers , Hendrick Motorsports seeks an intern to assist
in all areas of race shop functions. This includes the mechanical,
engineering, fabrication, parts, and transport areas. The intern
will get an understanding of how a modern NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series
race shop operates and what job opportunities exits within the sport.
Additional Requirements: Knowledge of basic hand tools and general
mechanical ability required.
KANSAS SPEEDWAY
Kansas City, KS
Public Relations, Marketing and Sales, Ticket Operations, Facility
Operations
Description: Kansas Speedway, one of the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series'
sanctioned tracks, will give its intern the ultimate experience
in motorsports by working within all the speedway's departments
- Public Relations, Marketing and Sales, Ticket Operations, and
Facility Operations. The intern will assist with every aspect in
planning and executing a major NASCAR weekend at one of the country's
newest and premier racetracks. By the time the intern's commitment
is over, he/she will have helped prepare a racetrack for a major
motorsports event from start to finish!
Additional Requirements: Intern must be seriously interested in
a career in motorsports. Intern must also provide own transportation.
Intern must attend local school or have permanent residency in area.
MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
Brooklyn, MI
Ticket Office Intern
Description: The MIS Ticket Office intern will be asked to handle
many tasks including: sell tickets to all MIS races; work extensively
with the MIS Mobile Ticket Office (MTO), which travels across the
state of Michigan and midwest selling tickets; help in the preparation
of the ticket operations on race weekends; assist with the race
day gate operations; answer phone calls from MIS customers; and
assist with general ticket office duties (including ticket orders,
stuffing envelopes with marketing items, and other duties as assigned).
Additional Requirements: Communications, business, or marketing
oriented person able to work long hours and weekends. A comfort
level with sales would be an asset with all the MTO responsibilities,
but an energetic, outgoing personality is more important than prior
sales experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Office is required. Intern
must attend local school or have permanent residency in area.
THE MOTOR RACING NETWORK, INC. (MRN RADIO)
Daytona Beach, FL
Broadcast Intern
Description: MRN Radio is the nation's largest independent sports
radio network, based in Daytona Beach, Florida, featuring live coverage
of NASCAR's three major national series. MRN Radio seeks an intern
to assist in broadcast archive duplication and management. The qualified
candidate will receive training in audio board operation; broadcast
feed assembly; general audio production standards; and feature audio
production. The intern will also participate in remote audio acquisition
from select race series venues.
Additional Requirements: Intern should have operational knowledge
of audio editing software applications such as Pro Tools, Sound
Forge, Cool Edit, or similar application. Interest in audio production
career a plus.
NASCAR, Digital Entertainment
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment Group Intern
Description: NASCAR's L.A. office is home to the NASCAR Broadcasting
and Digital Entertainment. The intern will work closely with the
head of the department as well as the account executives for music,
film and television to foster NASCAR's music and entertainment industry
contacts amongst the motion picture studio publicity departments,
network publicity departments, talent agencies, and music recording
label executives. The intern will participate in the efforts to
attract talent to NASCAR events for performances and appearances.
Also, the intern will be involved with Cherry Lane music publishing
and facilitate requests around NASCAR's new music publishing business,
Motor Music. In addition, the intern may be involved in some of
the day-to-day details involved in the production and marketing
of any entertainment programs currently in production.
Additional Requirements: One or two years in music, broadcast communications
or publicity related experience, training or class work required.
Experience working in the music industry or with celebrities is
helpful.
NASCAR, INC.
Concord, NC
Engineering Intern
Description: NASCAR's 61,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Research
and Development Center, which focuses on safety and designing the
car of the future, is seeking an intern to primarily work alongside
engineers and fabrication shop personnel to accomplish Research
and Development Center goals. Additional Requirements: General knowledge
of basic hand tools, machine scales, micrometers, verniers, angle
gauges, and reading and implementing blue prints required. Operating
knowledge of lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and machine
tool processes also required.
Additional Requirements: General knowledge of basic hand tools,
machine scales, micrometers, verniers, angle gauges, and reading
and implementing blue prints required. Operating knowledge of lathes,
milling machines, drill presses, and machine tool processes also
required.
NASCAR, INC.
Daytona Beach, FL
Series Operations
Description: Assisting in fulfillment of team, sponsor and track
requests, obtaining national race report information, product and
decal verification for all national series, handling credential
requests, Victory Lane hat allocation, tracking Series Sponsor activation
at-track, and assisting with special projects during a race weekend.
Additional requirements: Interest in pursuing a sports business
career a plus.
NASCAR, INC.
Daytona Beach, FL
Diversity Affairs, Public Relations, Series Operations - Rotating
Intern
Description: Located in NASCAR's headquarters, Diversity Affairs,
Public Relations and Series Operations Departments seek an intern
to rotate through all 3 departments during the 10-week internship
period. Public Relations responsibilities will include working on
extensive research in print, radio and television categories, maintain
and develop monthly reports, participate in weekly NASCAR NEXTEL
Cup teleconference, investigate and research into Top 40 newspaper
markets and other duties related to the department. Series Operations
internship responsibilities will include assisting in fulfillment
of team, sponsor and track requests, obtaining national race report
information, product and decal verification for all national series,
handling credential requests, Victory Lane hat allocation, tracking
Series Sponsor activation at-track, and assisting with special projects
during a race weekend. Diversity Affairs responsibilities will include
assisting the department with a variety of programs and projects,
such as the NASCAR Diversity Internship Program and the NASCAR College
Tour presented by Coca-Cola. Duties will include internal and external
customer relations, research, and event planning, promotion, and
execution.
Additional Requirements: Majors in marketing, sports management,
public relations, communications helpful but not required. Event
planning experience helpful but not required. Proficiency in MS
Office required
NASCAR, INC
New York, NY
Sports Marketing and General Business Intern
Description: The New York office of NASCAR primarily focuses on
sponsorship and will provide a student with exposure to sports marketing.
The intern will work in a hands-on environment and will assist our
sales team, account executives, and marketing coordinators with
individual projects that include lead generation, trade show research,
responding to information requests and organizing proposals.
Additional requirements: Interest in pursuing a sports business
career a plus. Intern must attend local school or have permanent
residency in area
NASCAR SPEEDPARK, CONCORD MILLS (a division
of Burroughs & Chapin Co., Inc.)
Concord, NC
Marketing and Group Sales Intern
Description: NASCAR SpeedPark in Concord Mills seeks a marketing
and group sales intern to assist with all special events, including
driver appearances, mascot coordination, and trade shows. The intern
will also assist with booking and executing group reservations.
Additional Requirements: None.
NASCAR SPEEDPARK, MYRTLE BEACH (a division
of Burroughs & Chapin Co., Inc.)
Myrtle Beach, SC
Marketing Intern
Description: NASCAR SpeedPark's Corporate Office seeks a marketing
intern to assist with all special events at the park, including
driver appearances, media events, festivals, etc. The intern will
also assist with the licensing of NASCAR teams for all parks, assist
with advertising placement, tracking, and work orders.
Additional Requirements: None
NASCAR SPEEDPARK, ST. LOUIS MILLS (a division
of Burroughs & Chapin Co., Inc.)
Hazelwood, MO
Marketing and Group Sales Intern
Description: NASCAR SpeedPark in St. Louis Mills seeks a marketing
and group sales intern to assist with all special events, including
driver appearances, mascot coordination, and trade shows. The intern
will also assist with booking and executing group reservations.
Additional Requirements: None.
NASCAR SPEEDPARK, SMOKY MOUNTAINS (a division
of Burroughs & Chapin Co., Inc.)
Sevierville, TN
Marketing and Group Sales Intern
Description: NASCAR SpeedPark Smoky Mountains seeks a marketing
and group sales intern to assist with all special events, including
driver appearances, mascot coordination, and trade shows. The intern
will also assist with booking and executing group reservations.
Additional Requirements: None.
OCTAGON
Charlotte, NC
Marketing Intern (Two Interns needed)
Description: Octagon seeks an intern to assist in all facets of
the marketing of the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series. The intern will assist
all functional areas with special projects, including the Activation
and Customer Hosting teams; communicate with all team members on
key learnings from all project participation; participate in and
summarize team meetings and projects; and produce a final report
detailing key learnings, observations, value of the internship,
and other relevant information.
Additional Requirements: Candidates must live within 50 miles of
Charlotte, North Carolina, be able to work June 1 - August 31, and
be able to travel to work at least one NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series
race weekend. Excellent written and oral communication skills; knowledge
of Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Internet; strong organizational
skills; and ability to handle many projects at the same time required.
Intern must attend local school or have permanent residency in area.
OCTAGON
Stamford, CT
Marketing Intern
Description: Octagon seeks an intern to assist in all facets of
the marketing of the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series. The intern will assist
all functional areas in overall account management; complete special
projects, including promotional program development; communicate
with all team members on key learnings from all project participation;
and will produce a final report detailing key learnings, observations,
value of the internship, and other relevant information.
Additional Requirements: Candidates must live within 50 miles of
Stamford, Connecticut, be able to work June 1 - August 31, and be
able to travel to work at least one NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race
weekend. Excellent written and oral communication skills; knowledge
of Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Internet; strong organizational
skills; and ability to handle many projects at the same time required.
Intern must attend local school or have permanent residency in area.
PENSKE RACING SOUTH
Mooresville, NC
Engineering Intern
Description: Working with In-House Public Relations and Medial Relations
Personnel on various items including web site updates, media guide,
press kits, releases, etc.
Additional Requirements: None.
PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
Phoenix, AZ
Sales, Marketing & Public Relations Intern
Description: Phoenix International Raceway, a one-mile paved oval
that seats more than 86,000 race fans and features the NASCAR Craftsman
Truck Series, NASCAR Busch Series and NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series,
as well as Indy Car and now the Phoenix Historic Grand Prix featuring
the Kruse Auction is seeking an intern who will be comfortable working
with the Raceway's Sales, Marketing and Public Relations team assisting
with various duties in preparation for upcoming events. Duties will
include event management, research, credentialing of media, teams
and sponsors, community relations events, assistance with the development
and implementation of sales and promotional plans designed to maximize
attendance at the Raceway's events.
Additional Requirements: One year experience, proficiency in Microsoft
Office, must be able to work event-related/weekend hours.
POCONO RACEWAY
Long Pond, PA
Event Management Intern
Description: Pocono Raceway, the only NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series sanctioned
track with a one-of-a-kind track design, will host an intern that
will assist in various departments in the preparation of NASCAR
NEXTEL CUP Series Events. The intern will work in the Credentials,
Media Services and Track Services departments. The intern will be
intricately involved in the credentialing of media, teams, and sponsor,
public relations and media activities, security post assignments,
and logistics.
Additional Requirements: Intern must be able to begin work prior
to June 1, 2005. Intern must attend local school or have permanent
residency in area.
RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING
Welcome, NC
Licensing, Sales, Marketing, and Public Relations Intern
Description: Richard Childress racing, reputable in the NASCAR NEXTEL
Cup Series and the NASCAR Busch Series, will involve its intern
as a liaison between the sales and marketing departments, which
manages RCR’s licensed products, and its vendors, who supply such
products. The intern will work directly with our teams on approval
of licensees’ forms and products to best serve the company’s drivers,
owners, and sponsors. The intern will support the public relations
efforts of the team and be involved in day-to-day activities related
to promotions.
Additional Requirements: Sales and marketing majors with some business
background preferred.
ROBERT YATES RACING
Mooresville, NC
Apprentice Intern
Description: Robert Yates Racing, home of NEXTEL Cup Cars #88 (UPS
Ford Taurus driven by Dale Jarrett) and #38 (M&M's Ford Taurus driven
by Elliott Sadler) and the #90 NASCAR Busch Series (Citifinancial
Ford Taurus driven by Dale Jarrett & Elliott Sadler), seeks an apprentice
intern. The intern will train to possibly become an apprentice mechanic
or fabricator at the shop.
Additional Requirements: Candidate must be responsible, have mechanical
ability, and computer efficiency is a plus. Candidate must be a
clean-cut go-getter, hungry for a position in NASCAR racing.
ROUSH RACING
Concord, NC
Licensing Intern
Description: Roush Racing, home to nine NASCAR teams, including
2003 Winston Cup Champion Matt Kenseth and the No. 17 DeWALT Ford,
will host an intern who will have the opportunity to learn about
the business side of racing. Its intern will be exposed to different
aspects of work, including interaction with licensees, special projects,
product approvals, distribution of artwork, gathering of sales and
marketing material, data entry, and writing licensing-oriented articles
for roushracing.com.
Additional Requirements: Strong interpersonal and writing skills
as well as general office skills required.
SEARS, ROEBUCK, and CO.
Hoffman Estates, IL
Partnership Marketing Intern
Description: This candidate will have an opportunity to contribute
to the Craftsman brand and motorsports marketing team with a strong
emphasis the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. This position will afford
a candidate the opportunity to participate in Sears'/Craftsman's
development of marketing plans, daily contact with Sears' motorsports
agency of record, on-site event execution and project management.
The candidate will have a project given to him/her during the course
of the internship which will serve as a "results summary" of their
work.
Additional Requirements: Major area(s) of study include: business
or marketing or economics. Prior course work in sports marketing
is preferred and prior work experience sponsorship, property or
brand marketing is a plus.
TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY
Talladega, AL
Customer Service/Sales Representative Intern
Description: Talladega Superspeedway is looking for an intern to
assist in the track's ticketing and guest services operations. The
intern will have the opportunity to work in customer-oriented services
such as inbound and outbound phone work, face-to-face interaction
with customers, ticket processing, marketing and sales initiatives,
as well as other aspects in the ticketing operation.
Additional Requirements: Majors in marketing, sales, or communications
preferred but not required. Strong organizational and computer skills,
high energy, and a willingness to tackle new tasks are all a plus.
Students from Alabama universities/colleges preferred but not required.
XM Satellite Radio
Washington, DC
Talk Programming
Description: Meet with producer on a daily basis to help prepare
show, assists talk show producer while program is on-air, including
telephone call screening and other duties as trained and assigned,
be trained on and use XM's digital audio editing systems to assist
producer, assist with studio preparation for daily show. Must be
flexible to meet fluctuating broadcast schedule, able to perform
in a high-energy, deadline driven environment. May include some
weekends and evening. Should have good telephone manners and be
able to communicate professionally with callers. Will be using Telos
Phone system and with training Dalet Audio System ,Klotz audio console,
standard PC Windows Environment, including MS Office.
Additional Requirements: Passion for NASCAR, enthusiasm for and
preferable some experience in a broadcasting environment
We are continually adding new intern positions, please
check our website periodically for the most up to date information.
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