Nathan Klein: Horseshoe Indianapolis
My internship at Horseshoe Indianapolis was the most rewarding of my three college internships. I served as a Marketing Intern under the guidance of Marketing Manager Tammy Knox. I learned an incredible amount about both horse racing and life. Tammy’s philosophy includes “do one nice thing for someone” and “learn something new every day.” Her words shaped my experience and the way I approached my work.
Thanks to her mentorship, I gained firsthand experience in creating effective marketing strategies and events. I learned how to develop an idea from scratch, coordinate its moving parts, run the event on the ground, handle post-event teardown, and then immediately start preparing for the next project. Beyond marketing, I was able to observe nearly every aspect of Horseshoe’s operations, from track maintenance on the dirt and turf courses, to wagering, security, and more.
I also expanded my skills in racing media. I hosted a weekly one-minute segment called Nathan’s Horse Racing History Minute, regularly practiced calling live races, and contributed to horse racing journalism by gathering quotes and writing press releases for Thoroughbreds, Quarter Horses, and Standardbreds.
I was given an incredible amount of freedom to learn, explore, and challenge myself. I’m proud of how much I accomplished and grateful for the talented, supportive people I had the privilege of working (and laughing) with. – Nathan Klein