Promotions and Events Manager

CNE; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Vacation time

Sick time

Job summary

WNRN is seeking a Promotions and Events Manager to coordinate on- and off-air promotional activities with third-party partners. You will lead planning for annual events, manage volunteers, and collaborate with Programming and Digital Content to maximize outreach in the Charlottesville/Richmond area.

The role requires strong communication, initiative and the ability to travel within Virginia; college degree and 2–3 years in related fields are preferred.

Qualifications

• College degree in related field preferred.
• 2–3 years in Marketing, Promotions and/or Event Planning.
• Experience managing volunteers.
• Familiarity with music promotion and community outreach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee external promotions, concerts, festivals and community events from planning to completion.
• Coordinate with Membership and Programming for internal events and staffing.
• Maintain relationships with outside promotional partners and manage proposals.
• Recruit, train and supervise volunteers for events.
• Collaborate with Programming to select events matching station goals.
• Coordinate promotions across digital platforms with other managers.
• Lead the station’s annual involvement in major events like Red Wing Roots Festival.

Skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Initiative

Communication skills

Travel within Virginia

Hours flexibility

Volunteer management

Marketing experience

Event planning

Music promotions

Education

College degree (related field)

Job description

Working under the supervision of the Program Director, the Promotions and Events Manager is primarily responsible for coordination of on-and-off air promotional agreements with third-party vendors and promotional partners through planning, organization, and execution of public-facing events. The Manager leads annual events and monthly, weekly, and daily promotional activities. It is also the Manager’s duty to solicit, train and supervise volunteers and staff in the various activities the station participates in to promote ourselves in the community.

Job Duties

• 1. Oversee and lead, from planning to completion, station participation in small- and large-scale external promotions and concerts, festivals, and community events. Assist the Membership Department in planning and executing internal events focused on member and listener outreach, including organization, staffing and volunteers to further the goal of activating member participation and cultivation.
• 2. Foster positive, consistent working relationships with outside promotional partners, engaging in clear and proactive communication to coordinate on-and-off air promotions through creation, execution and follow-through of promotional proposals and agreements, including all prize fulfillment with assistance from the Membership Department, as needed.
• 3. Recruit, Train and Manage volunteers to staff outside promotions including the expectation of their duties at each promotion, providing necessary promotional materials, and communicating with the team of volunteers before and after each promotion.
• 4. Collaborate with the Programming staff to identify concerts, activities, and other events best suited to promoting the station with various priorities.
• 5. Collaborate with the Music and Media Manager and Digital Content Specialist to communicate and plan promotions on all digital platforms to satisfy the requirements of approved promotional agreements.
• 6. Work with Membership and Programming to create materials used to effectively gather information from current and potential members at all events and on-site promotions.
• 7. Act as the primary manager of the station’s annual involvement in the Red Wing Roots Music Festival.

Skills Required

Ability to work independently and within a team, desire to take initiative and be proactive, excellent communication skills, Occasional travel within Virginia and at times working outside of typical office hours required. College degree in related field preferred, 2-3 years in Marketing, Promotions and/or Event Planning, with media or music promotions preferred, Experience managing volunteers preferred, embracing the culture of music, community and the mission of WNRN.

Work Schedule

Position can be based in Charlottesville or Richmond, but candidate must be able to travel between these locations as needed.

Additional Info

Employer paid benefits include health, dental, vision, disability insurance plus 401(k) and vacation/sick time.