Promotions & Events Lead: Community & Festivals

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

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.