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Promotions Director
Cumulus Media
Topeka, KS, United States
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Cumulus Media’s Topeka, KS location is offering a great opportunity to learn the promotional side of the radio broadcasting industry as a Promotions and Marketing Director. Our ideal candidate should possess an extremely good work ethic, be a self-starter, and highly organized with the ability to work in a fast-paced office environment.
Who We Are:
Cumulus Topeka currently features 6 stations in the Topeka area and surrounding counties: Majic 107.7, V100, 99.3 The Eagle, 1029 Nash Icon, 1490 KTOP and 1440 KMAJ. At Cumulus Topeka we strive to hire passionate, driven, resourceful, problem solvers who have the ability to drive the evolving, diverse culture of the Power of Radio to success. The cluster of 6 stations reaches thousands of listeners on a daily basis.
Together, the Cumulus/Westwood One platforms make Cumulus Media one of the few media companies that can provide advertisers with national reach and local impact. Cumulus/Westwood One is the exclusive radio broadcast partner to some of the largest brands in sports and entertainment, including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, the Olympics, and the GRAMMYs. Additionally, it is the nation's leading provider of country music and lifestyle content through its NASH brand, which serves country fans nationwide through radio programming, NASH Country Weekly magazine, concerts, licensed products and television / video.
Our Opportunity:
Cumulus Topeka, a 6-station cluster, is looking for an experienced Marketing and Promotions Director to coordinate and implement on and off-air promotions and events in order to promote the stations’ image and presence in the marketplace to our primary demographic while maintaining a winning onsite image. This position requires a high degree of organizational skills, attention to detail, time management and a personal disposition that works well with creative co-workers in both programming and sales.
• Create and execute promotional events and contests within departmental budget
• Negotiate and purchase collateral and other promotional items
• Develop strategic relationships with entertainment and event venues to benefit the stations
• Work with local charities to the mutual benefit of the community, the charity and the stations
• Provide regular coaching and performance feedback to staff
• Coordinate and draft all sales and station promotions from conception to facilitation
• Contests, giveaways, station websites and on-site events and appearances including paid client events and charity endeavors
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Receive supervision and direction from supervisor
• Schedule and attend meetings that consist of Market Manager, Sales Manager, Operations Manager, Program Directors and Account Executives to discuss promotion options for potential business and community events
• Organizes and work as assigned during the work week of Sunday - Saturday (days or nights) as necessary to accomplish goals
• Help with the creativity of designing flyers, posters, brochures, printed materials
• Be comfortable working with media, public officials and business owners
• Train and work with team members to ensure proper set-up and break-down of events
• Coordinates schedules for part-time staff
• Receive and processes promotional requests
• Set up remotes for events as assigned and needed
• Keep prize inventory organized
• Update and maintain station websites and assist with social media
• Create graphics
• Must work well with others within the programming and sales departments, being mindful that the ultimate success of the promotion department necessitates that both the sales and programming departments' objectives are met
• Candidate must be physically able to meet physical demands that include: lifting, moving, setting up, taking down, walking and stairs
Qualifications:
• Knowledge of all applicable FCC rules and regulations
• Understanding of stations’ programming strategies
• Computer literacy in Photoshop, HTML, Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, and vPromotions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Problem-solving ability and skill in prioritizing
• Ability to interact with management and staff at all levels
• Ability to multi-task and handle pressures and deadlines
• Must possess valid state driver’s license
What We Offer:
• Competitive pay
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance.
• Benefits, vacation, and paid holidays offered for all full time employees.
• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account with company match, 401K with company match, and Life and Disability coverage.
For immediate consideration, please complete the application process at: http://www.cumulus.com/careers.
Cumulus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.