Promotion Director

Event Marketer; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid company holidays

401K plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

iHeartMedia, a leader in audio and promotions, is seeking an experienced Promotions Director in Minneapolis, MN. You will drive promotional campaigns, manage events, and coordinate with sales, talent, and programming to maximize impact.

Ideal candidates bring outdoor promotions or marketing expertise, strong organization, and pro-level skills in MS Office and Photoshop, plus excellent communication and project-management abilities.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in outdoor promotions and/or marketing or customer service.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Photoshop and social media platforms.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage time.
• High work standards and attention to detail; strong project-management abilities.
• Effective business writing and strong grammar; good listening skills.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and stay composed under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage the promotion and direction of advertising and marketing activities and campaigns.
• Collaborate with departments to create and execute promotions, events and street team activities.
• Coordinate client meetings and plan event logistics with sellers and sales managers.
• Research program effectiveness and report results to management.
• Drive promotional vehicles and oversee on-site promotions and setup.

Skills

Outdoor promotions

Marketing

MS Office

Photoshop

Social media

Organization

Time management

Project management

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Driving/vehicle operation

Education

Four-year college degree

Job description

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's 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; and
• 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!

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:

• 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!

We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

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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