Promotions Assistant

Cumulus Media Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Insurance - Medical/Dental/Vision

401K with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave & benefits

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Cumulus Media’s Chicago promotions team is seeking a Promotion Assistant to join our street team and gain hands-on experience in event planning, marketing, and the radio & media industry.

You will prep, plan and manage events for 94.7 WLS, Q101 and WLS AM 890, representing each station in the best light, delivering excellent customer service, coordinating with clients and venues, and assisting in winner fulfillment and vehicle upkeep. Hours vary; 20–30 per week, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Outgoing and upbeat personality is a MUST.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with the public, coworkers, clients and vendors.
• Ability to work independently and operate effectively in high-pressure, time-critical situations
• Be able to work 20-30 hours/per week, nights and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license with exceptional driving record
• Ability to multi-task and work varied hours
• Marketing, promotions, or event background or interest

Responsibilities

• Execute station and sales promotional events (ticket drops, appearances, pop-ups, display marketing, concerts, festivals, games, community, live broadcasts, etc).
• Represent each radio station in the best light.
• Create listener and client satisfaction through superior customer service and attention to detail.
• Correspond with clients, vendors, organizations, and/or venue staff at concerts and promotional events to ensure that all needs are met.
• Assist in winner correspondence and fulfillment, including logging prize winners and distributing prizes.
• Assist in the maintenance of station vehicles and make sure they are in safe working order.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Excellent communication

Independent work

Time management

Valid driver’s license

Multi-tasking

Event marketing background

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 entertainmentprogramming 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 reachthrough 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 eventexperiences. For more information visit www.cumulusmedia.com.

Position Overview

JOB SUMMARY: This position requires an engaged, energetic, and detail-oriented individual to join our street team, and gain experience in event planning, marketing, and the radio & media industry!

Our Promotion Assistants prep, plan and manage events to drive awareness through listener interaction and event marketing for all three Cumulus Chicago radio stations, including 94.7 WLS (Classic Hits), Q101 (Alternative), and WLS AM 890 (News/Talk).

The ideal individual is eager, helpful, aware, approachable and will learn to anticipate and respond to attendee, client, or artist needs. They can start conversations and connect with fans or attendees by speaking honestly and clearly, in a way that fits each radio station’s voice. Every week is different, and hours vary depending on the season.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Execute station and sales promotional events (ticket drops, appearances, pop-ups, displaymarketing, concerts, festivals, games, community, live broadcasts, etc.).
• Represent each radio station in the best light.
• Create listener and client satisfaction through superior customer service and attention to detail.
• Correspond with clients, vendors, organizations, and/or venue staff atconcerts and promotional events to ensure that all needs are met.
• Assist in winner correspondence and fulfillment, including logging prize winners and distributing prizes.
• Assist in the maintenance of station vehicles and make sure they are in safe working order.

Requirements

• Outgoing and upbeat personality is a MUST!
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with the public, coworkers, clients and vendors.
• Ability to work independently and operate effectively in high-pressure, time-critical situations
• Be able to work 20-30 hours/per week. Various hours, including nights and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license with exceptional driving record
• Ability to multi-task and work varied hours
• Marketing, promotions, or event background or interest

Pay Range

USD $16.60 - USD $16.60 /Hr.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask “what if” and try innovative solutions
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage
• 401K with company match
• Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off
• Parental leave time off benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness, and an employee referral bonus program

For immediate consideration, please visit https://jobs.cumulusmedia.com/jobs. For more information about Cumulus Media, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/.

EEO Statement

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