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
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