Public Relations and Communications Fellowship
Charlotte Motor Speedway
4 hours ago
Internship
On-site
Concord, North Carolina, United States
Paid or Stipend
POSITION TITLE: Communications Fellow
REPORTS TO: Communications Specialist
POSITION LOCATION: Concord, NC
DEPARTMENT: Charlotte Motor Speedway Communications Team
DURATION: Early March through July 2027
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 how the Communications Department supports the planning, promotion and execution of major events at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
- Develop the skills to write media advisories, press releases, media pitches and other communications materials.
- Gain practical experience writing copy points, media alerts, recaps and other public-facing content.
- Learn how to pitch a variety of story ideas and events to local, regional and national television, newspaper, radio, digital media and content creators.
- Assist with media list development and media outreach leading up to major events.
- Gain experience supporting content creator and influencer relations, including communications, logistics and event execution.
- Help execute Media Center operations during event weekends, including media check-in and press conference support.
- Learn the day-to-day operations of a professional sports communications department and contribute to special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or a recent graduate
- 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
- April 2-4: NHRA (drag racing)
- April 8-10: AutoFair (car show)
- April 15-17: Smith Hendrick Heritage Invitational (luxury car show)
- Every Tuesday night in June & July: Cook Out Summer Shootout Series
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.