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Public Relations and Communications Fellowship- Summer and Fall

PR-Communications
Concord, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2025
POSITION TITLE: Public Relations and Communications Fellowship
DEPARTMENT: CMS Communications Team
REPORTS TO: Communications Manager 
POSITION LOCATION: Concord, NC
DURATION: July to December


WHO WE ARE: 
Charlotte Motor Speedway is one of 11 premiere facilities across the country owned and operated by Speedway Motorsports, LLC. The entertainment complex annually hosts two NASCAR weekends, two NHRA events, World of Outlaws racing, classic car shows and the Southeast’s largest drive-through holiday light show, among other events.
After more than six decades of innovative firsts in entertainment and fan engagement, the speedway known as America's Home for Racing continues to be an iconic trailblazer in sports, entertainment and fan amenities.

WHAT THIS FELLOWSHIP ENTAILS: 
The Public Relations and Communications fellow will be a vital member of the Charlotte Motor Speedway Communications Team throughout the year.
The fellow will assist in writing press releases, helping coordinate PR events, work and engage with local and national media, along with a variety of motorsports industry stakeholders. This paid fellowship requires the Communications fellow to be on property 25-30 hours each week, with extended hours during event weekends. When not working events, the Communications fellow will assist the team through various public relations/communications projects and assignments. By applying for this role, you acknowledge that you will be required to work select weekends.
Fellowship Goals:
  • 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 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 day to day logistics of the department and property

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
  • Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree (Communications/Public Relations, Journalism, Sport Management majors preferred)

Skills/Experience
  • Strong writing skills with a creative mindset
  • Results and detail-oriented 
  • Innovative thinker and self-starter 
  • Knowledge of Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office 
  • Understanding of social media platforms (X, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, etc.) 
  • High integrity and confidentiality

Work Hours
  • Fellows must be able to work an average of 30 hours per week. Extended hours are required on select event weekends. 

Required dates are listed below:
  • Every Monday and Tuesday of July: Cook Out Summer Shootout
  • August 2: Cook Out Monster Truck Bash
  • September 19-21: NHRA Four-Wide Carolina Nationals
  • October 3: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
  • October 4: NASCAR XFINITY Series Drive for the Cure 250 presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • October 5: NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL™ 400
  • November 5-8: World of Outlaws World Finals
  • November 21: Speedway Christmas presented by Atrium Health  

APPLICATION:
To be considered for this fellowship, you must submit your resume, a link to your website and/or creative writing samples, along with your social media handles.
In a paragraph tell us why should YOU be the Public Relations/Communications fellow?

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Charlotte Motor Speedway provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants who will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.


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