What are the responsibilities and job description for the INTERN: Marketing Specialist position at VP Racing Fuels Inc?
Description
Fueling Success in this Role:
VP Racing is seeking a paid Marketing Intern to support the Marketing team at our Texas Headquarters (San Antonio, Texas). This internship provides hands-on experience in marketing strategy, content creation, brand development, and campaign execution. The intern will play a key role in supporting marketing initiatives, enhancing brand awareness, and assisting in digital and traditional marketing efforts. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain real-world marketing experience in a fast-paced, high-performance industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and executing marketing campaigns across digital, print, and social media platforms.
- Support content creation, including social media posts, email marketing, blog articles, and promotional materials.
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
- Assist in website updates, SEO optimization, and digital ad performance tracking.
- Help coordinate trade shows, sponsorships, and promotional events.
- Work with the creative team to develop graphics, videos, and marketing collateral.
- Maintain and update the marketing database, asset library, and customer contact lists.
- Assist with public relations efforts, press releases, and influencer partnerships.
- Perform additional marketing and administrative tasks as needed.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
- Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of social media platforms, digital marketing tools, and analytics.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar design tools is a plus.
- Ability to multitask, stay organized, and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for branding, marketing, and the automotive/racing industry is a plus.
Why Should You Join Our Team?
At VP Racing Fuels, we don’t just create high-performance fuels—we create high-performance careers. Based in San Antonio, Texas, we are a global leader in race fuels, performance chemicals, and branded retail products. Our work environment is built for those who thrive on innovation, precision, and speed, offering a dynamic workplace where passion drives everything we do. We invest in our people and provide real opportunities for professional growth.
We hire people based on potential, not just experience, and believe in building a team that’s diverse, driven, and ready to push limits. At VP, we work hard and play hard, innovate boldly, and foster a fun, collaborative culture where teamwork fuels success.
About the Company:
VP Racing is best known as a world leader in racing and performance fluids, powering champions in virtually every form of motorsport on land, sea, and air since 1975. VP also sells a full line of consumer products, including ethanol-free fuels and oils for 2- and 4-cycle outdoor power equipment, automotive lubricants, additives, coolants, and accessories through national home improvement, automotive parts, and online retailers. The company also offers a program to independent operators of convenience stores and gas stations, car wash, quick lube, and marinas to brand as VP Racing and resell the company’s full range of automotive performance and small engine fuel products.
VP Racing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not make employment or personnel decisions based on race, religion, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal and state laws.
