Octagon Marketing

Program Coordinator – Telecomm Brand
Qualifications
 
Position Summary:
This position is a limited-term position in the Consulting group of the Octagon offices located in Huntersville, North Carolina. Candidates will assist in multiple facets of marketing against the NASCAR sponsorship.
NOTE: although this is a temporary position it requires full time hours.
The program starts ASAP and runs for nine (9) months.
Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Support and monitoring of social networking activities, e.g. Facebook, Twitter and YouTube:
    – Compiling and uploading content
    – Monitoring of online sites
  • Maintain measurement and reporting using Microsoft Excel and Power Point
  • Develop and execute event schedules for race weekend and auxiliary appearances
    – Manage travel and coordinate appearances and other scheduled activities
    – Assist in on-site event support as needed
  • Record and recap weekly program activities
  • Source and organize event imagery
  • Assist with planning and implementation of other projects as assigned
  • Position requires some travel (approx. 40%), including weekends and some holidays
    Required Qualifications:
  • Knowledge and understanding of sports marketing and social media techniques
  • Personal or professional proficiency and use of social networking site strongly preferred, specifically Facebook and Twitter
  • Prefer a candidate with an interest in or major in Sports Marketing, PR or Athlete Management
  • At least one previous marketing or PR-related internship/position preferred
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
  • Strong ability to work as part of a team, demonstrate initiative and solve problems independently
  • Strong skills with Microsoft Office, including Word, Power Point and Excel
  • Extremely organized with exceptional time-management skills
    Octagon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/AA/M/F/D/V