Activation Specialist (Part-Time) - Athens Radio

Cox Media Group, LLC.; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Cox Media Group, LLC. is seeking an Activation Specialist in Athens, GA. This entry-level, part-time role supports promotions and events as a Brand Ambassador, with opportunities to assist in videography, graphic design, social media, and sales.

The position requires energy, reliability, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Responsibilities include event engagement, content creation for social platforms, and cross-departmental support, including digital content and programming.

Qualifications

• Must be a professional team player with customer focus and initiative.
• 18 years of age or older; valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with strong grammar and copywriting.
• Ability to multi-task in a high-speed environment and work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the public at events ranging from client locations to major festivals and concerts.
• Show up professionally on-site at events, in the office and on social media.
• Represent each radio station in the cluster through knowledge of, and passion for, the brands.
• Set up and break down station sound and promotional equipment at station events.
• Create and post engaging content, photos and video on station social media.
• Assist with organization and maintenance of station vehicles and promotional equipment.
• Compose accurate and detailed event recaps for management.
• Effectively communicate with listeners via email, phone and in-person.
• Assist in various departments throughout the station as needed, including digital content, programming, sales, and engineering.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Driver's license

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Position Overview

The Activation Specialist for Athens Radio reports directly to the Promotions & Activations Manager and represents the radio stations as a Brand Ambassador at events and on social media, as well as assisting the promotions team in the office by preparing for events, fulfilling contests and prizing, and utilizing other skills to create content across departments.

This role is an entry-level, part-time position, with the opportunity to potentially shadow current CMG employees and assist in videography, graphic design, social media, marketing, promotions, event planning, and sales and programming.

Exceptional communication skills and an energetic personality are a requirement. This role will require working nights, weekends and holidays regularly, as well as the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Engaging with the public at events ranging from client locations to major festivals and concerts, which may require high levels of energy for several hours
• Show up professionally on-site at events, in the office and on social media
• Represent each radio station in the cluster through knowledge of, and passion for, the brands
• Set up and break down of station sound and promotional equipment (tents, banners, speakers, audio PA system) at station events
• Create and post engaging content, photos and video on station social media
• Assist with organization and maintenance of station vehicles and promotional equipment
• Compose accurate and detailed event recaps for management
• Effectively communicate with listeners via email, phone and in-person
• Assist in various departments throughout the station as needed, including but not limited to digital content, programming, sales, and engineering

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a professional team player with customer focus and ability to take initiative and direction
• 18 years of age or older
• Highly adaptable and professional
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Able to multi-task in a high-speed environment
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills including grammar, spelling and the ability to tailor copywriting to each stations’ brand voice
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays throughout the year
• Possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Preferred Qualifications

• College coursework in marketing, public relations, digital media, preferred
• Videography, event coordination, customer service and/or social media skills preferred

About Cox Media Group

CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 17 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com

CMG is a special place. Here, we rely on our winning mindset and deep expertise to find creative solutions, think differently, and work together to positively impact the people and communities we serve. It's where we connect and inspire diverse audiences every day and everywhere with our unmatched content, products, services and people.

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