Promotions Assistant

CUMULUS MEDIA; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

A leading media corporation in Knoxville, Tennessee is seeking a Part-Time Promotions Assistant. This role involves engaging with the community at various events, handling office-related tasks, and ensuring a vibrant representation of the company. The ideal candidate should possess outgoing qualities and be willing to lift and move items as necessary. The position offers a great opportunity to enter the radio industry and gain practical experience in media promotions.

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; Customer Service experience is helpful.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Reliable, with a flexible schedule and available for at least 20 hours per week.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must stand for extended periods.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; multitasking abilities.
• Event experience is a plus.
• Works well with a variety of personalities; positive attitude under pressure.
• Desire to contribute ideas to the team; willingness to ask for clarification.
• Strong social media skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing promotional events and digital campaigns.
• Set up and break down remote broadcasts and station events.
• Represent stations at events in an upbeat and friendly manner.
• Data entry for promotional events and contests.
• Create social media posts and promotional materials.
• Inventory and maintenance of prize closet and calendars for promotions.
• Assist Promotions and Marketing with office projects as needed.
• Assist with vehicle inspections and maintenance coordination.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Strong Social Media skills

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking abilities

Customer Service experience

Event experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Social media platforms

Job description

Company Overview

CUMULUS | Knoxville, TN is home to three of Knoxville’s favorite radio stations – WIVK 107.7, WOKI NewsTalk 98.7 and Sports Radio WNML AM990/FM99.1. At Cumulus Knoxville we are Home of the Tennessee Volunteers and are located near downtown Knoxville.

Position Overview

CUMULUS MEDIA | Knoxville, Tennessee 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 & Qualifications

• 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

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).