Fall Communications Intern

Job Description

POSITION: Communications Intern

FUNCTION: To assist the USLCI/INEX Communications Manager

REPORTS TO: USLCI-INEX Communications Manager

POSITION LOCATION: U.S. Legend Cars International – Harrisburg, NC

ABOUT THE POSITION:

U.S. Legend Cars International, the manufacturer of the world-famous Legend Car and Bandolero race cars, has an opening for a communications intern for Fall 2024. The role of this intern will be to assist the communications manager to develop and create ideas to promote, share stories, and reach USLCI audiences and beyond. As an intern, you will receive experience in recap and feature writing, along with social media posting. The internship is paid and has a duration from Tuesday, August 20 to Friday, November 22.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop ideas for social media posts that conform to USLCI/INEX and Speedway Motorsports Inc. standards

Write select feature stories

Conduct interviews for a weekly featured driver segment, highlighting one of USLCI’s Legend Car or Bandolero drivers

Assist with camera and video documentation of Bandolero Nationals, Legend Car Dirt Nationals, Legend Car Asphalt Nationals, and Road Course World Finals.

Scan, archive, and organize old photographs and magazines

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Strong story and feature writing and copyediting skills

Exceptional social media ethics

Working knowledge of digital camera preferred

Short form video and photo editing skills

Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines

Proficient oral, written, and digital communication skills

Highly motivated and possesses the ability to manage multiple tasks

Willingness to learn

LOCATION, TRAVEL, and TIME REQUIREMENTS

Required to be present at the U.S. Legend Cars International offices in Harrisburg, NC a minimum of 10 hours a week

Required work and travel to Bandolero Nationals (Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Sep. 5-8), Dirt Nationals (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Oct. 9-13), Asphalt Nationals (Fredericksburg, Virginia Oct. 23-27), and Road Course World Finals (Concord, North Carolina Nov. 15-17)

EDUCATION

A candidate pursuing a degree(s) in Journalism, Social Media, or Communication is preferred.

All candidates must submit the following to be considered for the position:

Resume

(2) Professional References

The above description denotes some of the specific characteristics which are necessary to perform the principal functions of the job and are not intended to be a description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Speedway Motorsports is an equal opportunity employer.