Social Media Intern INDYCAR, 2026 Season

Penske • Indianapolis, IN

92d

About The Position

At Penske Entertainment, we don't just host world-class events—we create unforgettable moments. Our team fuels four iconic motorsports brands: Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) - home of the world's largest spectator sporting facility and annually hosts the world's most prestigious auto race: the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. INDYCAR - The Indianapolis-based governing body for North America's premier open-wheel auto racing series, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, and its developmental series, INDY NXT by Firestone. IMS Productions - A multifaceted broadcast and multimedia division that helps bring INDYCAR and IMS events to life for global audiences. Motorsports Events Management (MEM) - Promotes major events featuring premier motorsports series throughout the United States. Whether on the track, behind the scenes, or on the screen, our people are at the heart of everything we do. If you're ready for a career where excitement, purpose, and impact collide—we want to meet you.

Requirements

• Experience in social, digital, marketing or content roles
• Understanding of major social platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, etc.)
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite is preferred
• Experience in social listening and analytics tools is preferred (Blinkfire, etc.)
• Proactive, efficient, flexible, resilient, organized and a team player
• Maintain high levels of integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to work in high-paced environment and on short deadlines
• Effective communication skills
• Cultural competence and the ability to thrive in a diverse environment
• Alignment with Penske Entertainment's core values and standards

Nice To Haves

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree (Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Public Relations, Sports Management preferred)

Responsibilities

• Assist Social Media leads in day-to-day social publishing, content tracking, and implementation of overarching social strategy
• Assist with all race weekend coverage during the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES and INDY NXT by Firestone seasons, including live clipping highlights for social posting
• Continually identify trends and opportunities for community engagement across all social platforms through conversation monitoring
• Create social content, including photography, graphics and short-form video and writing social copy for assigned posts
• Stay current on latest industry trends and best practices, including emerging platforms
• Able to travel to INDYCAR races, meetings and events as defined by the Social Media Manager and other departments

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree