Leadership in Motorsports
Careers
Overview
Penske Entertainment's Leadership in Motorsports Program is dedicated to providing unique and enriching opportunities to college students who hope to secure full-time employment in the sports and entertainment industries after graduation.
Leadership interns will be a part of the broader College Program, working and learning as members of their respective departments to receive valuable hands-on experience within those fields while receiving ongoing access to programming designed to support a well-rounded experience.
Participants will develop both their personal and professional skills by forming meaningful relationships with experienced professionals, working collaboratively with their cohort, and expanding their knowledge of the Indianapolis community while serving as ambassadors of Penske Entertainment.
In addition, Leadership interns specifically, will engage in a variety of activities and enhanced programming including time with various leaders in the broader Indiana sports community to learn about their organizations, hiring efforts and feedback on the skills and experiences that sports, and entertainment organizations are looking for.
Eligibility and Selection Process
Following application review, top candidates will be interviewed by a panel of Penske Entertainment leadership and notified of their selection status for the program. Leadership Program candidates will be evaluated based on the criteria outlined below:
- Commitment to upholding the Penske Entertainment mission, values and standards
- Desire to learn and grow through coaching and feedback
- Strong communication skills
- Demonstrated leadership and Civic Engagement
Program Benefits
In addition to compensation and the experience of being a College Program intern, Leadership program benefits include:
- Professional networking
- Regular cohort meetings focused on developing business and leadership skills
- Exposure to Penske Entertainment Leadership
- Opportunity to learn from other local leaders in sport outside of racing
- Direct feedback on the skills and experiences that sports and entertainment organizations are looking for
- A safe space to discuss and receive guidance on navigating challenges that exist
FAQs
Just like other Penske Entertainment internships, the Leadership program exists under the College Program umbrella, but uniquely incorporates additional/enhanced programming intentionally designed to develop students with unique interest in our mission, values and standards.