Public Relations and Communications Fellowship

POSITION TITLE: Public Relations and Communications FellowshipDEPARTMENT: Charlotte Motor Speedway Communications TeamPOSITION LOCATION: Concord, NCDURATION: July through early December

WHO WE ARE: Charlotte Motor Speedway is one of 11 premier facilities across the country owned and operated by Speedway Motorsports, LLC. The entertainment complex annually hosts two NASCAR weekends, one NHRA event, World of Outlaws racing, classic car concours and the Southeast’s largest drive-through holiday light show, among other events.Speedway Motorsports maintains a consistent focus on its four core principles:

  • Take care of teammates
  • Be known for remarkable events
  • Positively impact our community
  • Continuously improve
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 is an integral part of the Charlotte Motor Speedway Communications Team, bringing fresh ideas, creativity and energy to a fast-paced motorsports environment. The fellow will assist in developing public relations plans, writing press releases, coordinating PR events and engaging with local and national media, while also supporting race weekends and major events through hands-on media operations and stakeholder engagement. This paid fellowship requires a commitment of 25–30 hours per week on property, with extended hours during event weekends. Candidates must be available to work select event weekends. The ideal candidate embraces a GLOBE mentality — Generously Lending Our Best Efforts — by taking initiative, collaborating with teammates and delivering high-quality work that maximizes value for all stakeholders while continuously seeking opportunities to improve.

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 Public Relations/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 the day-to-day logistics of the department and property

Qualifications:Education
  • Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree
    • Preferred majors: Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Sports Management

Skills/Experience
  • Strong communication skills: written and verbal
  • Creative mindset
  • Results-driven and detail-oriented
  • Innovative thinker and self-starter
  • High integrity and confidentiality

Work Hours
  • Fellows must be able to work on-site an average of 25-30 hours per week. Remote work is not available for this fellowship. Extended hours are required on select event weekends.

Required dates are listed below
  • Every Tuesday of July: Cook Out Summer Shootout Series
  • Oct. 9-11: Bank of America 400 (NASCAR Weekend)
  • Oct. 4-7: World of Outlaws World Finals (Dirt Racing)
  • Nov. - Dec.: Speedway Christmas presented by Atrium Health

APPLICATION:Please submit your resume, a link to your website and/or creative writing samples, along with your social media handles.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants 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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