GATEWAY INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
INTERNSHIP OUTLINE
I. The Program
The internship program at Gateway International Raceway is designed to give college students hands-on training in their field of interest. The program provides real-life experience in many different aspects of the marketing and promotion of auto racing events. It is an unpaid internship, and a successful internship will not necessarily translate into permanent employment; however, interns are given at least the same consideration as other candidates when job opportunities arise.
II. Expectations
A. All interns will be treated as regular company employees. They are to report to work on time each day. They are expected to dress professionally (business casual - no shorts, short skirts, or halter tops). As with any job, interns are expected to call if they will be late, absent or leaving early on any given day.
B. All interns will report to their manager, the GIR employee who hired them. Their primary responsibilities will be to that manager; however, interns will be expected to help out wherever needed.
C. Interns are expected to handle themselves professionally at all times. That is especially true during race weekends, when the temptations - and pressures -increase. Employees and interns are forbidden to ask for autographs, photos, or merchandise from any driver, car owner or crew chief.
III. Overview of Duties - Internships may include the following duties, depending on areas of interest.
A. Assist in day-to-day operations. This may involve making phone calls, faxing, organizing, filing, cutting clips, compiling statistics, etc.
B. Public relations duties. Help write press releases and stories. Assist in the creation of souvenir programs. Keep clip file up-to-date. Make reminder calls to all media prior to media events. Help with writing stories regarding our weekly drag racing events. Assist in event marketing.
C. Race day duties. Help out in the media center. Interview drivers. Write stories. Assist with season ticket holder autograph session, pace car rides, and pre-race ceremonies.
D. Aid in the maintenance of the website.
E. Advertising and Promotional duties. Brainstorm advertising and promotional ideas. Assist in organizing and executing promotions. Distribute flyers to fans. Assist in writing promotional one-sheets regarding upcoming events. Assist in commercial shoots. Help with trafficking of commercials.
F. Assist in creating a sponsorship recap book at the conclusion of an event that is used as an overall summary of the event.
To download an application click here.
For More Information:
bmudd@gatewayraceway.com
(618) 482-2495-office
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