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Promotions Director
Cumulus Media
Detroit, MI, United States
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Cumulus Media Detroitis looking for an experienced 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, a personal disposition that works well with creative co-workers in both programming and sales and most importantly, has a passion for radio.
Cumulus Detroit is on the hunt for an evil genius to take on the role of Marketing/Promotions for its FM stations. We are not only looking to up our game to the next level, we want to take on the market in ways no one has before. As we continue to grow the legacy of our premiere, heritage AC WDVD, and battle our direct country competitor with WDRQ/NASH FM. The individual who takes this job is you, you'll be hyper focused on extending our brands from the radio to the streets, in front of eyes in the marketplace and will operate knowing where digital/social media will be in 2020... today. Additionally, you will be a master at executing programming initiatives, building live concert events, reinventing the wheel for client on site activation (we mean literally invent something other than a prize wheel please) and manage a team of strong support staff and assistants. You'll have "the Art of War" on your Kindle, love promotional guerrilla warfare, termite marketing, plus have the contacts in your phone to make it happen.
Who We Are:
Cumulus Detroitcurrently features 4 stations in the Pensacola area and surrounding counties. WJR-AM, WDRQ-FM, WDRQ-HD2, and WDVD-FM and the most recognized call letters in Detroit, reach well over a million listeners on a daily basis. At Cumulus Detroit 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.
Key Responsibilities:
• 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
Qualifications:
• Knowledge of all applicable FCC rules and regulations
• Understanding of stations’ programming strategies
• Computer literacy in Photoshop, HTML, Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Media Span and Promo Suite
• 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
• Must have a flexible schedule and be available to work days, nights, weekends and holidays based on station events
What we offer:
• Competitive pay
• Professional growth and career path
• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask “what if” and try innovative solutions
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage
• 401K with company match to plan for the long-term
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
Please get a resume, cover letter explaining your philosophies and what you know about the Detroit market/our brands, anything else you think will get our attention immediately to Robby Bridges, Dir of FM Programming (robby.bridges@cumulus.com)
Cumulus Media, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).