INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
ABOUT MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE: A comprehensive motorsports facility opened in 1962 in Lexington, Ohio, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course features a permanent road-racing circuit with two primary configurations: a 2.4-mile, 15-turn, and a 2.25-mile, 13-turn circuit. Located 60 miles north of Columbus and 75 miles south of Cleveland near Mansfield, the track has been called “the most competitive in the U.S.” and annually hosts a diversity of locally, regionally and nationally sanctioned racing events for amateur, club and professional drivers and riders. It is also home to The Mid-Ohio School, featuring over 20 driving and riding courses, from teenagers to professional racers.
MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN
LOCATION: Lexington, Ohio
TYPE OF POSITION: Full-time, unpaid internship (academic course credit hours have been obtained by previous candidates depending on college or university’s parameters)
HOURS: Monday-Friday – 8:30am-5:00pm, plus some evenings and weekends
STARTING DATE: May 15, 2017
COMPLETION DATE: August 12, 2017
Selected candidates will develop essential skills and gain valuable experience in one or more of the following areas, with the aim to prepare them for a successful career in the highly competitive sports and entertainment industry.
- Social Media
- Marketing campaigns
- Proactive PR and Media Relations
- Pre-event promotions-planning
- Event planning
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualities:
- Strength in time management, multi-task, administrative ability, and organization
- Ability to communicate effectively in a professional manner
- High energy, with a positive, goal focused attitude
- Capable of working independently as a contributing team member
- Strong writing skills (preferably to AP Styleguide standards for press releases)
- Proficiency with MS-Office
- Illustrator or Photoshop experience is considered an asset
- Ability to work flexible hours, adapt to ever–changing situations and some hands-on tasks
- Holding a valid driver's license is an asset but not absolutely required
EDUCATION
- Currently pursuing College or University education in a related field
- Related experience a definite asset
- Preference will be given to students utilizing the internship towards course completion
2017 MID-OHIO EVENTS (mandatory to work the following weekends)
- June 23-25 - Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio
- July 7-9 - AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
- July 28-30 - The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio
- August 11-12 - The Mid-Ohio Challenge
We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
CONTACT
Scott Morgan