Promotions Assistant at Cumulus Media Inc. in Providence, Rhode Island

Job Description:

Company Overview




CUMULUS| Providence, RI currently features 5 stations in the Providence metro area. WPRO-AM, WPRO-FM, Lite 105, Hot 106 and WPRV-AM. Our stations reach hundreds of thousands of listeners on a weekly basis. At Cumulus Providence we strive to hire passionate, driven, resourceful, problem solvers who can drive the evolving, diverse culture of the Power of Radio and Digital to success.



Position Overview




CUMULUS MEDIA | Providence 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




Key Responsibilities:

• 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


• 401K with company match

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).

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