Intern, Marketing-Events

Speedway Motorsports•Hampton, GA

About The Position

EchoPark Speedway’s paid Marketing Internship for Spring 2027 provides hands-on grassroots marketing and promotional experience in the Marketing and Promotion department. The Field Marketing team implements and executes activities at races, fairs, festivals, community events, and other activities in the greater Metro Atlanta area and throughout Georgia. Interns interact with customers and prospects, generate consumer leads, and represent EchoPark Speedway. The ideal candidate adopts a GLOBE mentality—Generously Lending Our Best Efforts—by holding themselves and teammates compassionately accountable, applying and optimizing best practices, and sharing ideas for improvement. EchoPark Speedway is part of Speedway Motorsports’ nationwide network of entertainment venues, guided by principles of taking care of teammates, being known for remarkable events, positively impacting the community, and profitably improving. The internship requires availability for weekends, some overnight trips, flexible scheduling, and unusual hours. The position may involve long drives, extended periods standing and moving during events, and outdoor work in varying weather conditions. Applicants must be currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a four-year college or university. The posting includes questions about course credit and availability from January through May 2027.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a four-year college or university.
Passion for sports, motorsports, and/or sports marketing.
High integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Results-oriented and creative.
Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical, written, and verbal skills.
Innovative, self-starting approach and perseverance to lead teams to success.
Maintain high energy throughout the shift and work exceptionally well with others in a close team environment.
Be charming, outgoing, polite, and courteous, and treat consumers respectfully regardless of the situation.
Comply with local, state, and federal law and treat company assets with care.
Be able to sit for extended periods during long drives in an EchoPark Speedway vehicle and stand and remain mobile for extended periods during events.
Be able to stand, walk, handle or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms frequently.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Be able to see and hear in the normal range, with or without correction, and communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
Have the stamina to work long hours and an irregular schedule, including weekends or evenings.
Be able to work outdoors in extreme heat, cold, rain, and other conditions.
Be available to work weekends, some overnight trips, and unusual hours, and have a flexible schedule.

Nice To Haves

Promotional experience.
Local market knowledge.

Responsibilities

Manage event displays and collateral, including setup and teardown.
Engage fans at events and encourage them to sign up for giveaways to build the database.
Document each event and prepare a detailed report, including estimated attendance and the amount and type of collateral distributed.
Submit a final review covering each event, its success, suggested changes, and ideas, contacts, and suggestions for program improvement.
Develop and maintain knowledge of EchoPark Speedway and key racing personalities to serve as a brand ambassador.
Develop and maintain relationships with local businesses and entities.
Engage people in natural conversation and represent the Speedway with an outgoing, audience-engaging manner.
Identify potential future events to participate in while speaking with fans.
Assist with the Speedway’s general marketing efforts.
Perform additional duties as assigned.