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Promotions Assistant
Cumulus Media
Knoxville, TN, United States
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Cumulus Media | Knoxville, TN is hiring a full time Promotions Assistant to work directly with the Promotions Director in Digital, Sales and Programming departments to develop and execute successful promotional concepts for Cumulus Knoxville station(s) that meet with our ratings and revenue objectives. We’re looking for a highly motivated, quick-thinking, creative, great problem solving, organized individual that is available to work nights and weekends. Our ideal candidate should possess an extremely good work ethic, is a self-starter, and has the ability to work in a fast-paced office environment.
About us
Cumulus Media Knoxville, TN is home to three of Knoxville’s favorite radio stations – WIVK 107.7, WOKI NewsTalk 98.7 and Sports Radio WNML AM990/FM99.1. At Cumulus Knoxville we are Home of the Tennessee Volunteers and are located near downtown Knoxville.
Responsibilities/Our Opportunity
• Coordinates and executes all on-site logistics for daily appearances and live broadcasts
• Works directly with Sales to organize an average of 10-20 appearances/events per week
• Communicates event schedules, duties, security access, managing on-site set up, etc. to on-air staff, clients, promo crews, sales reps, and station management
• Works directly with the Promotions Director on the execution of on-air and online contesting, as well as management of prize inventory, and assists with the communication of contest execution to the programming staff
• Records events (i.e. photos, videos, audio, and social media measures) for station promotions and events
• Prepares contest rules, waivers, release forms for on-air, digital, social media, and other contests
• Schedules daily on air contesting. This includes with AE’s, promoters, etc. to obtain approved copy, images, etc.
• Writes and schedules on air promos. Responsible for incorporating client content as sold.
• Creates copy for station(s) contests and features, including pages dedicated to partnership programming/promotions.
• Assists in creating content for station(s) website to ensure the website reflects station brand in a positive and relevant manner. This includes additional media (i.e. photos, video, as needed.)
• Writes weekly email to station(s) database ensuring station and client content is included, as promised and scheduled.
• Assists in the development and execution of major station events/campaigns including contesting, sponsor/client coordination, event logistics, hospitality, production, etc.
• Collaborates with Account Executives to coordinate client promotions. Joins sales calls with AE’s as needed
• Attends evening and weekend station events including client appearances, concerts, etc., as needed
• Works with Promotion/Sales/Programming departments to develop successful promotional concepts for station
• Answers incoming station(s) listener email and respond to listeners’ requests, concerns, etc.
Qualifications/Requirements
• Experience with event planning/execution preferred, but not required
• Highly organized and excellent time management skills
• Light labor is involved
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills
• Must be able to successfully organize multiple projects simultaneously within a deadline for various radio station formats and clients
• Strong understanding of digital and social media to promote brands is a must
• Requires in-office business hours and will include additional hours out of office, including nights, weekends, and some holidays
What We Offer
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance.
• Competitive pay and the ability to increase income.
• 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.
Cumulus is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)