Promotion Assistant

CUMULUS MEDIA; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401K with company match

Job summary

CUMULUS MEDIA in Syracuse is seeking a Part-Time Promotions Assistant to support events and digital campaigns. You will represent our radio stations at community events, interact with listeners, and help with on-site activations while handling prize fulfillment and office tasks.

The role requires an extrovert with a flexible schedule, able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and drive station vehicles. This is a great foot in the door to a career in media.

Qualifications

• No experience necessary, however Customer Service experience helpful
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Reliable; have a flexible schedule and be available to work at least 20 hours per week, including days, nights, weekends and holidays
• May require lifting or moving up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Outgoing, energetic, detail-oriented and responsible
• Proficient using computers and Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Multi-tasking abilities
• Event experience a plus
• Works well with a variety of personalities
• Passion and desire to perform at a high level in a competitive environment
• Positive attitude, even in stressful situations

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing & execution of promotional events and digital campaigns
• Execute proper technical and physical set-up and breakdown of remote broadcasts and station events; ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues on the fly
• Represent stations at events in an upbeat, outgoing and friendly manner
• Data Entry of Promotional events and contesting
• Create e-blasts, social media posts & website posts; review promotional information and graphics
• Inventory and maintenance of prize closet, calendars, events for current and upcoming promotions
• Assisting the Promotions and Marketing Department with projects as needed in the office
• Assist with vehicle inspections, fuel and coordinating maintenance

Skills

Customer service

Outgoing personality

Multitasking

Social media skills

Proficient in MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Company Overview

Cumulus Media is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to a quarter billion people every month — wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 377 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, US Soccer, and AP News, across more than 7,800 affiliated stations through Westwood One, a leading national audio network; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, an established and influential platform for original podcasts that are smart, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reach through broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live event experiences. For more information, visit www.cumulusmedia.com.

Position Overview

CUMULUS MEDIA | Syracuse is in search of a hard-working Part-Time Promotions Assistant. If you are looking to get a foot in the door to the radio industry, have an outgoing personality and have a passion for radio, this is a great opportunity for you! This job will consist of general office duties as well as going out into the community to interact with listeners and promote our stations. The Promotions Assistant travels around the area and represents the Cumulus stations at specified events, acting as Brand Ambassadors. This includes set-up and breakdown of pop-up tents and tables, hanging banners, interacting with listeners and executing on-site activations. To join the team, you must be able to lift 50 pounds and be on your feet for extended periods of time. In the office, the Promotions Assistant handles prize fulfillment, event preparation, contest building, attending weekly promotions meetings, posting on radio station social media platforms, brainstorming new ideas, and other promotion-oriented tasks. The position also includes running errands and helping with vehicle maintenance. Would you describe yourself as an extrovert? Are you social media savvy? We’re looking for charismatic applicants, with smiling faces and outgoing personalities. If you love talking to people and listening to great radio, this could be the perfect job for you. If you desire a job where no day is the same as the last, this could be for you! This position is a great foot in the door to an exciting career in media!

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing & execution of promotional events and digital campaigns
• Execute proper technical and physical set-up and breakdown of remote broadcasts and station events; ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues on the fly
• Represent stations at events in an upbeat, outgoing and friendly manner
• Data Entry of Promotional events and contesting
• Create e-blasts, social media posts & website posts; review promotional information and graphics
• Inventory and maintenance of prize closet, calendars, events for current and upcoming promotions
• Assisting the Promotions and Marketing Department with projects as needed in the office
• Assist with vehicle inspections, fuel and coordinating maintenance
• Ability to drive station vehicles with attached trailer
• Maintain and storage of station equipment

Qualifications

• No experience necessary, however Customer Service experience helpful
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Reliable; have a flexible schedule and be available to work at least 20 hours per week, including days, nights, weekends and holidays
• May require lifting or moving up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Outgoing, energetic, detail-oriented and responsible
• Proficient using computers and Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Multi-tasking abilities
• Event experience a plus
• Works well with a variety of personalities
• Passion and desire to perform at a high level in a competitive environment
• Positive attitude, even in stressful situations, is a must
• Desire and bravado to share innovative ideas with team
• Ability to ask for clarification, when needed
• Strong Social Media skills

Pay Range

USD $16.00 - USD $16.00 /Hr.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability to ask, “what if” and try innovative solutions
• 401K with company match

EEO Statement

CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).