Promotion Director

Event Marketer; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401K plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

iHeartMedia seeks an experienced Promotions Director to lead advertising and promotional activities. You will collaborate across departments to plan remotes, events, and street team campaigns from start to finish.

Responsibilities include managing campaigns, coordinating meetings, tracking effectiveness, and handling on-site promotions and prize fulfillment. A four-year degree and strong organizational skills are required.

Qualifications

• Significant previous experience in outdoor promotions and/or marketing.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Photoshop and social media.
• Excellent organizational skills and time management.
• High work standards and attention to detail.
• Project management from start to finish with accountability.
• Strong written and verbal communication and grammar.
• Good interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Ability to stand and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Valid state driver’s license and insurability with good record.
• Four-year college degree in Communications, Advertising or Marketing.

Responsibilities

• Manage the promotion and direction of advertising and marketing campaigns.
• Collaborate with departments to create promotions such as remotes and events.
• Coordinate client meetings to plan events and logistics.
• Research program effectiveness and report results to management.
• Drive promotional vehicles and set up event equipment.
• Record events with photos, videos and social media metrics.
• Prepare contest rules and release forms for on-air and digital contests.
• Oversee on-site appearances, remotes and sponsorships.
• Ensure winner prize fulfillment and deadlines are met.
• Execute programming and sales campaigns and write station copy.

Skills

Promotions

Event marketing

Project management

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Drive and motivation

Education

Four-year college degree (Communications, Advertising and Marketing)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Photoshop

Social media platforms

Job description

iHeartMedia Markets

The audio revolution is here - and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month -- a monthly audience that is twice the size of any other audio company ‑ almost three times the size of the largest TV network - and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad‑supported music streaming service. In fact, we have:

• More #1 rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined;
• We’re the largest podcast publisher, with more monthly downloads than the second- and third‑largest podcast publishers combined. Podcasting, the fastest‑growing new media, today has more monthly users than streaming music services or Netflix;
• iHeart is the home of many of the country’s most popular and trusted on‑air personalities and podcast influencers, who build important connections with hundreds of communities across America;
• We create and produce some of the most popular and well‑known branded live music events in America, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina and the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour;
• iHeartRadio is the #1 streaming radio digital service in America;
• Our social media footprint is 7 times larger than the next largest audio service;
• We have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio, from on‑demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting, which bring data, targeting and attribution to all forms of audio at an unparalleled scale. As a result, we’re able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for their clients at a more efficient cost than any other option.

Because we reach almost every community in America, we’re committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve - and our company reflects that same kind of diversity. Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone.

Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia!

If you’re excited about this role but don’t feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!

What We Need

We’re seeking an experienced Promotions Director.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the promotion and direction of advertising and marketing activities and campaigns as well as improvement of the Company's product image, market data and information
• Collaborate with multiple departments to create and execute promotions such as remotes, events, van hits and other street team activities from start to finish
• Coordinate and attend client meetings with sellers and sales manager as needed to plan events and event logistics
• Research program and campaign effectiveness; track and report results to management
• Drive promotional vehicles
• Perform basic office administrative functions and updates station website
• Conduct on-site promotions and handle clients and listeners
• Set up and run audio and other type of equipment; hangs banners and other staging elements
• Record events (e.g., photos, videos, audio and social media measures) for studio promotions
• Set up, break down and transport promotion event equipment as required
• Prepare contest rules, waivers and release forms for on-air, digital, social media and other contests
• Supervise prize inventory
• Coordinate and oversee on-site appearances, remotes and events
• Responsible for all winner prize fulfillment and release forms
• Manage the day-to-day execution of station promotions from initial concept through completion.
• Keep multiple promotions, contests, events and sponsorships organized and moving forward simultaneously.
• Meet all established deadlines
• Execute programming and sales campaigns.
• Write station copy
• Communicate weekly with station talent
• Coordinate with programming and talent on contesting themes and promotional opportunities.

What You’ll Need

• Significant previous experience in outdoor promotions and/or marketing and/or customer service
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Photoshop and social media platforms
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize and effectively manage time
• High work standards and attention to detail
• Project management from start to finish; assume responsibility and accountability for assignments and tasks
• Actively listening skills; clearly and effectively conveys information; demonstrate effective business writing skills; show excellent grasp of grammar
• Exhibit good interpersonal skills; collaborates with others; maintains composure when faced with difficult situations and personalities
• Physical ability to stand for multiple hours and lift or move 40-pound objects
• Valid state driver's license and proof of insurability; excellent driving record
• Four-year college degree (emphasis in Communications, Advertising and Marketing) or equivalent work experience

What You’ll Bring

• Strong organizational and project-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work effectively with Sales, Programming, talent, digital teams and Street Team staff
• Strong creative instincts
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly
• Experience with social media platforms and digital content management.
• Radio, media, promotions, event marketing or related experience preferred.

Compensation

Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job‑related qualifications, and alignment with market data.

$16.37 - $19.25

Location

Minneapolis, MN: 1600 Utica Avenue South, Suite 500, 55416

Position Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Pay Type

Hourly

Benefits

iHeartMedia's benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:

• Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options
• Company provided and supplemental life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays
• A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community
• A 401K plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost - services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well‑being, family and caregiving
• A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.

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