Promotions Assistant
Cumulus Media (OTCQB: CMLS) is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to a quarter billion people every month — wherever and whenever they want it. We engage listeners with high-quality local programming through 394 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets, nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming, and an influential platform for original podcasts. We provide advertisers with personal connections, local impact, and national reach through broadcast and on-demand digital platforms, integrated digital marketing services, and live event experiences.
About the role
CUMULUS MEDIA | Providence is seeking a hard-working Part-Time Promotions Assistant to get a foot in the door to the radio industry. This role involves general office duties and community engagement to interact with listeners and promote our stations. You’ll represent Cumulus stations at events, set up and break down equipment, interact with listeners, and execute on-site activations. In the office, you’ll handle prize fulfillment, event preparation, contest building, social media posting, and other promotion-oriented tasks.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, organizing, and executing promotional events and digital campaigns
- Set up and break down remote broadcasts and station events; troubleshoot and resolve issues on the fly
- Represent stations at events in an upbeat, outgoing, and friendly manner
- Perform data entry for promotional events and contesting
- Create e-blasts, social media posts, and website posts; review promotional information and graphics
- Manage inventory and maintenance of prize closet, calendars, and upcoming promotions
- Assist the Promotions and Marketing Department with office projects as needed
- Handle vehicle inspections, fuel, and coordinate maintenance
- Drive station vehicles with attached trailer
- Maintain and store station equipment
- Run errands and assist with vehicle maintenance
Requirements
- No experience necessary, but customer service experience is helpful
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Reliable with a flexible schedule; available to work at least 20 hours per week, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
- Outgoing, energetic, detail-oriented, and responsible
- Proficient with computers and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong multitasking abilities
- Event experience is 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
- Desire and confidence to share innovative ideas with the team
- Ability to ask for clarification when needed
- Strong social media skills
Pay
USD $16.00 - USD $16.00 per hour
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Focused, responsible, and collaborative work environment with the ability to innovate
- 401K with company match