Social Media Intern INDYCAR, 2027 Season

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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.

Job Details
Description
POSITION TITLE
Social Media Intern, INDYCAR

Reports To
INDYCAR Social Media Manager

LOCATION
Indianapolis, IN

Flsa Status
Non-Exempt

Employment Type
Intern

Duration
February 2027- September 2027

About Us
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.

What You’ll Do
As a Social Media Intern, you’ll support the INDYCAR social team in daily management of @INDYCAR and @INDYNXT channels under the guidance of the Social Media Manager. You'll help bring the social strategy to life through content creation, community engagement, and fan growth initiatives. Working closely with the Penske Entertainment team, you’ll gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced, evolving digital landscape.

In this role, you’ll be an important part of delivering top‑tier experiences to fans, partners, and teams across the motorsports world. You’ll take ownership of key responsibilities, collaborate across departments, and bring energy and innovation to a fast‑paced environment.

Your Responsibilities

Assist Social Media leads in day‑to‑day social publishing, content tracking, and implementation of overarching social strategy

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 Director, Digital Marketing and other departments

Enthusiasm for and commitment to the company and the Vision, Mission and Values

What You Bring
We’re looking for someone who’s ready to bring great effort every day and is committed to growing with us.

Required Experience & Skills

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.)

The person who is selected for this position should be proactive, efficient, flexible, resilient, organized and a team player

The chosen individual must 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

Education

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

Leadership

This role does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

FLEXIBILITY & TRAVEL

Internship begins in March and concludes at the end of September (must be available for all INDYCAR events during this period)

Requires a minimum of 15 hours per week during the Spring semester and a minimum of 30 hours per week for the duration of the internship

This job may require travel to INDYCAR events ( Candidate must be able to work overtime as needed

Our teams work together to create flexibility that supports life in and out of work

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands consist primarily of sitting, standing, and walking.

Must have the stamina to work long hours and must be willing to work an irregular schedule, which may include weekends or evenings.

Occasional work outdoors requires physical strength and stamina to endure extreme heat, cold, rain and other conditions.

Comfort working indoors/outdoors and around event noise

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Fast‑paced, collaborative office and event settings

Work is mainly performed in an indoor environment and near others.

The employee is faced with frequent interruptions and must meet with others on a regular basis.

The noise level in the work environment can be loud, due to professional racing events.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Penske Entertainment is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive—regardless of race, gender, orientation, background, or ability.

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