What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications & Social Media Intern (Summer 2027) position at New Hampshire Motor Speedway?
New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) is the New England NASCAR Cup Series racing facility in the Speedway Motorsports nationwide network of entertainment venues. Speedway Motorsports maintains a consistent focus on four core principles:
- Take care of our teammates
- Be known for remarkable events
- Make a positive impact on the community
- Profitably improve our business and operations
Facility Description:
Known as “The Magic Mile,” NHMS is the host of New England’s only NASCAR Cup Series race. NHMS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Speedway Motorsports, a leading marketer, promoter and sponsor of motorsports entertainment in the United States.
The ideal candidate will adopt a GLOBE mentality. GLOBE stands for Generously Lending Our Best Efforts. This is done by holding themselves and their teammates accountable for taking our best practices “the last mile” – optimizing them for maximum value to all of our stakeholders while sharing insights on how to improve our company. The ideal candidate will also be a productive and proactive self-starter who is passionate about his/her duties and willing to put forth the extra effort to achieve excellence.
Role:
In alignment with NHMS’s vision, mission, organizational values and under the direction of the Director of Communications and Senior Social and Digital Content Manager, NHMS is seeking a highly-motivated and dedicated individual who is passionate and prepared to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional non-traditional hours to join our Communications and Social Media departments. The primary responsibility of this internship will focus on gaining hands-on experience in the motorsports industry through various Communications and Social Media projects.
In alignment with NHMS’s vision, mission, organizational values and under the direction of the Director of Communications and Senior Social and Digital Content Manager, NHMS is seeking a highly-motivated and dedicated individual who is passionate and prepared to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional non-traditional hours to join our Communications and Social Media departments. The primary responsibility of this internship will focus on gaining hands-on experience in the motorsports industry through various Communications and Social Media projects.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist Director of Communications with:
- Planning, preparation and execution of press conferences and media events
- Helping to maintain current media contact list
- Transcribing and producing NASCAR driver video content to accompany press releases
- Organization of the Media Center before and after events
- Special projects and promotions developed by the Communications Department
- Assist Senior Social and Digital Content Manager with:
- Daily content creation, production and scheduling on Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat
- Monitor and respond to fan engagement and questions across social channels
- Capturing high-quality photo and video content
- Updating and posting to the speedway social media accounts
- Track metrics for social and mobile app using different analytic tools
- Generate social reports and analyze what is and is not working
- Coordination of content with NASCAR, drivers, teams, dignitaries and influencers
Skills and Attributes:
- Ability to contribute creative ideas and concepts
- Strong writing and communication skills are essential
- Ability to make quick decisions in a fast-paced live environment while keeping a positive attitude
- Ability to remain extremely flexible in an ever-changing environment
- Ability to work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines
- Availability and enthusiasm to work non-traditional hours, including nights and weekends
Experience and Education:
- Degree-seeking college student – B.A., B.S. or majoring in Communications, Social Media, Public Relations, Marketing or related field.
- Experience with all major social media channels (Facebook, X, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube)
- Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud is a plus
- General knowledge of NASCAR and auto racing
- An understanding of best practices for filming live action and conducting interviews
Requirements:
This is a credit-based program and an unpaid internship. College credit must be received. Compensation for housing, transportation and/or relocation will not be provided.
This is a credit-based program and an unpaid internship. College credit must be received. Compensation for housing, transportation and/or relocation will not be provided.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.