Marketing- Advertising and Communications Seasonal (Jan to Sept 30th)

FUNCTION
Join our dynamic marketing team at Churchill Downs as a Marketing Advertising & Communications Seasonal. In this role, you will work closely with our marketing managers to assist with executing advertising and lifestyle communications strategies for the Churchill Downs and Kentucky Derby Week brands. You will play a pivotal role in executing promotional campaigns to national media. This position is ideal for candidates looking to enhance their skills in advertising and communication.

This is not a remote position.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the marketing manager on planning, execution, and recap of Derby Week and Spring meet advertising campaigns in partnership with the agency of record.
• Assist in the ideation and development of lifestyle PR campaigns and content that cater to consumer insights and market trends.
• Assist with lifestyle communications and PR plan execution for exposure of the Kentucky Derby Week and Churchill Downs events.
• Collaborate with the marketing manager on the planning, execution, and recap of influencer campaigns.
• Assist with advertising execution for Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby Week brand campaigns.
• Assist in analyzing consumer trends and campaign data to turn insights into action.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive messaging and brand identity across all communication channels.
• Implement sponsorship, community, and marketing initiatives as directed.
• Provide administrative support as needed, including scheduling meetings, organizing files, and managing inventory of marketing materials.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No supervisory responsibilities

SCHEDULE

• Temporary position: January through September 30th
• Minimum 20 hours per week
• Flexibility required for weekend work and event coverage

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in marketing, communications, or related field.
• Experience in public relations or marketing roles, preferably within a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent organizational skills, with a knack for prioritizing tasks and juggling multiple projects.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and work collaboratively within a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficient abilities to analyze data in Excel and share insights through charts and storytelling.
• Available to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as required by the racing schedule and events.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Most of this work is performed in a business office setting within a Sports and Entertainment facility. There will be times when working outside is required.  Some areas of the facility may be noisy and subject to changing weather conditions. Performing light physical work required to set up events.  Extensive walking is typically required

Must be able to see, hear, and speak. Long periods of time will be spent working at the computer, reaching, using fingers, interacting with co-workers, managers, and vendors. Must be detail oriented, calm, and remain focused in a very fast-paced and stressful environment.