Coordinator, Track Communications

At NASCAR, you will find a community of passionate individuals who care about our sport and are united in seeing it grow.

NASCAR seeks a talented professional to join in the position of The Coordinator, Track Communications based in Daytona Beach, Florida.

The Coordinator, Track Communications provides communications services in support of initiatives for multiple departments and/or business units, including Track Communications, Commercial Communications, Corporate Development and Public Affairs.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide communications services as part of the Track Communications team, including writing press releases, communications plans, management of event credentials, working with media and supporting race events, plus other duties as assigned
• Manage the track communications aspect of Communications’ media monitoring, analysis and news distribution tool
• Manage strategic media outreach initiatives as assigned, including pitching and placing earned media stories with local, regional and national media outlets
• Provide communications services to the Commercial Communications team, including communications development of partnerships and news business initiatives
• Provide communications strategy and counsel on Public Affairs and Corporate Development initiatives
• Serve as an onsite contact for media and other stakeholders during race event weekends
• Develop messaging around key announcements
• Manage ad-hoc assignments and projects as needed
• Other communications duties as assigned
• Travel: 15-20%, including weekends

Required skills / experience:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university for a minimum of three (3) years of experience in communications; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in sports preferred but not required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Proficient on company provided hardware and software.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
• Strong writing skills
• Effective communication to all levels of management
• Highly self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Results oriented
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently but also be a strong team player
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Excellent communication, presentation, and time management and attention to detail
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as required
• Ability to demonstrate persistence and professionalism

Physical demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 135 pounds, sometimes with the help of another individual. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Apply Now!

Learn more about this role and our team by applying at www.careers.nascar.com for consideration.

We are a company unlike any other. We want you to bring your experience, skills and passion to our close-knit, high-energy environment in which our employees thrive and where you can prosper. We know the key to our success is our employees and we offer highly competitive salaries, a solid benefits package focused on wellness, and opportunities for you to grow and develop both personally and professionally. It won’t take you long to find out that you are on the right track here at NASCAR!

NASCAR is committed to fostering a diverse work environment where all employees feel valued and empowered. NASCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). We seek to attract and retain the best qualified people available. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any basis that is protected by applicable law except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists.