What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Media Fellow- Summer position at Social Media- Communications?
POSITION TITLE: Social Media fellow
DEPARTMENT: CMS Communications Team
POSITION LOCATION: Concord, NC
DURATION: May to August
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.
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 Social Media fellow will be a vital member of the Charlotte Motor Speedway Communications team throughout the summer.
The Social Media fellow will assist with live coverage of premiere events, work and engage with local and national media, along with a variety of motorsports industry stakeholders. This paid fellowship requires the Social Media fellow to be on property 20-25 hours during the week, with extended hours during event weekends. When not working events, the Social Media fellow will assist the team through content creation and various social media projects/assignments. By applying for this role, you acknowledge that you will be required to work select weekends.
Fellowship Goals:
- Learn the craft of photography, videography, graphic design, social media coverage and response
- Learn how the Communications department assists in the execution of promotions for events
- Gain practical experience through hands-on experience creating content
- Help execute event weekend social media coverage
- Support the planning and executing of social media campaigns
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Education
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree (Communications/Public Relations, journalism, sport management majors preferred)
Skills/Experience
- Strong understanding of various social media platforms and their best practices.
- Proficiency in photography and video editing software is a plus.
- Creative and innovative mindset with an eye for detail.
- Innovative thinker and self-starter
- Knowledge of Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office
- Understanding of social media platforms (Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, etc.)
- High integrity and confidentiality
Work Hours
- Fellows must be able to work an average of 25-30 hours per week. Extended hours are required on select event weekends.
- Required dates are listed below:
- May 23: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series NC Education Lottery 200
- May 23: ARCA Series General Tire 150
- May 24: NASCAR XFINITY Series
- May 25: NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600
- June and July: Cook Out Summer Shootout
- Practice: June 4,9,16, 23,30 and July 7,14,21,28
- Race Nights: June 9,10,17,24,30 and July 1,8,15,22,29
- August 2: Monster Truck Bash
APPLICATION:
To be considered for this fellowship, submit your resume, a link to your website or writing/creative samples, along with your social media handles.
In a paragraph tell us why YOU should be the Social Media 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.