We crave speed at The National Hot Rod Association. Racing the fastest cars at speeds over 300 MPH, with power exceeding 11,000 HP, NHRA is the most extreme sport on the planet. At NHRA, we believe in Speed for All, which not only provides competition opportunities on-track from street cars to the pros, but also offers professional career-driven opportunities off-track and behind the scenes. We serve content to our highly-engaged audiences on-site at events, on the Fox broadcast and Fox Sports networks, at NHRA.com, through our live streaming service NHRA.TV, and within the pages of our publication, National DRAGSTER. Our team supports the infrastructure of local grassroots-level racing all the way up to the professional touring race series, all across the country, as well as our corporate offices and remote functions.

 
If you are looking to join a dynamic and high-speed organization in the sports and entertainment space, have the drive to innovate and the satisfaction of seeing your work in action, read on…

 
The Job
 This position reports to the Vice President of Marketing and Communications and will be based in our office located in Indianapolis, IN.  You will be responsible for developing, managing and executing event advertising and promotion focusing on the professional race schedule.  The job scope includes overseeing event traditional and digital media plans and execution, in-market promotion plan development and execution, all direct and database marketing activities, and digital program development and execution.  

 

The qualified candidate will possess a degree, preferably in marketing or advertising.  In addition, you should have 5-10 years of experience in sports or entertainment marketing specializing in event promotions and advertising in various national markets, as well as experience selling event tickets.  Required additional experience includes knowledge of current communication, media and marketing techniques, including experience with direct marketing (database, email, etc.) and social media; the ability to move from creative concepts to concrete programs; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and the ability to develop and maintain positive and productive internal and external working relationships. Prior supervisory experience is a must.  This position requires some national travel to our weekend events. 

 Specific Duties/Responsibilities:

 Directs and implements the organization’s advertising and promotional budget. 

In return we offer you a competitive salary and benefit package that includes: health insurance, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) Plan with a company match of 100% up to 4% of employee deferrals, and a generous paid time off schedule.  To learn more about us please visit our website at nhra.com. E.O.E.