Promotions Assistant (part-time)

Maryland D.C. Delaware Broadcasters Association; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Benefits program

Job summary

Hearst Television in Baltimore is seeking a part-time Promotions Assistant to support 98 Rock and WBAL NewsRadio events and remote broadcasts. You’ll engage attendees, assist with on-site activities, and help ensure a smooth show flow.

The role requires an outgoing, reliable, and customer-focused individual with the ability to work early mornings and weekends, lift up to 30 pounds, and drive a cargo van as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old; applicants over 21 preferred.
• Outgoing and comfortable working as part of a team.
• Flexible schedule, including mornings and weekends.
• Highly organized with strong customer-service skills.
• Computer literate with understanding of social media platforms.
• Able to lift at least 30 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license and comfortable driving a cargo van.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with station representatives, clients, and on-air talent to support event execution.
• Set up WBAL NewsRadio/98 Rock booth or tent and engage attendees; hand out promos, take photos/videos, run games.
• Set up, monitor, and break down remote broadcasts; keep on schedule and coordinate on-air elements.
• Take event photos and videos, write captions, and publish to station social media.
• Drive the station’s promotional car or van to events.
• Enter contest-winner information into station databases.
• Provide excellent customer service to listeners, winners, and attendees by phone, email, and in person.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Outgoing

Customer service

Social media

Team player

Driver's license

Lifting 30 lbs

Flexible schedule

Job description

Details:

Position:

Promotions Assistant (part-time)

Reports to:

Promotions & Event Coordinator

Job Description:

98 Rock and WBAL NewsRadio are looking for a Promotions Assistant to help execute station events and provide excellent customer service to contest winners and listeners. This is an event-centered position involving the setup and execution of station appearances and remote broadcasts.

The ideal candidate is outgoing, energetic, highly reliable, and has a strong work ethic. The schedule requires availability for very early mornings to support morning-show broadcasts, as well as Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and occasional weekdays, as assigned by station management.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with station representatives, clients, and on-air talent to support high-quality event execution.
• Set up the WBAL NewsRadio and/or 98 Rock booth or tent and interact with attendees. Activities may include handing out promotional items, taking photos and videos, and running games.
• Set up, monitor, and break down remote broadcasts. Help keep broadcasts on schedule, coordinate required on-air elements, and alert station staff to potential content or timing issues.
• Take event photos and videos, write captions, and publish content to station social media accounts.
• Drive the station’s promotional car or van to and from events.
• Enter contest-winner information and related details into station databases.
• Provide excellent customer service to listeners, contest winners, and event attendees by phone, email, and in person.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Must be at least 18 years old; applicants over 21 are preferred.
• Outgoing and comfortable working as part of a team.
• Flexible schedule, including early mornings, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and occasional weekdays.
• Highly organized, with strong customer-service skills.
• Computer literate, with a strong understanding of social media platforms.
• Able to lift at least 30 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license and comfort driving and parking a cargo van.

Required Experience:

• Event experience is strongly encouraged but not required.
• Familiarity with audio assembly and production.
• Prior experience operating a studio console is preferred.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you will have access to the following benefits. Paid Time Off is one hour of sick and safe leave for every 30 hours worked and prorated vacation.