Promotions Assistant - Part Time
About the role
iHeartMedia is the number one audio company in America, reaching 90% of Americans every month. We are the largest podcast publisher, with more monthly downloads than the second- and third-largest podcast publishers combined. We host many of the country's most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers, and we create and produce major live music events like the iHeartRadio Music Festival and the iHeartCountry Festival.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with multiple departments to create and execute promotions such as remotes, events, van hits, and other street team activities from start to finish.
- Drive promotional vehicles.
- Perform basic office administrative functions and update station web site.
- Conduct on-site promotions, and handle clients and listeners.
- Cookordinate and attend client meetings with sellers and sales managers as needed to plan events and event logistics.
- Set up and run audio and other types of equipment; hang banners and other staging elements.
- Record events (i.e. photos, videos, audio, and social media measures for station promotions).
- Post to station social media before, during, and after each event.
- Setup, break down, and transport promotional event equipment as required.
- Prepare contest rules, waivers, and release forms for on-air, digital, social media, and other contests.
- Supervise prize inventory and in-studio prize sheets as well as awarding of prizes at events.
- May coordinate and oversee on-site appearances, remotes, and events.
- May be responsible for all winner prize fulfillment and release forms.
- May also cross-train with our board operators to operate a control board for studios and remote programming; regulate program timing, operate syndicated programming, and play commercials; screen incoming phone calls and selectively choose callers for On-Air Talent and talk shows, and more.
- May also be assigned other tasks by the Promotions Director as needed.
Requirements
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Photoshop and/or Canva and social media platforms.
- Excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize and effectively manage time.
- A high work standards and degree of attention to detail.
- Problem-solving and decision making.
- Project management from start to finish; assumes responsibility & accountability for assignments and tasks.
- Actively listens; clearly and effectively conveys information; demonstrates effective business writing skills; shows excellent grasp of grammar.
- Exhibits good interpersonal skills; collaborates with others; maintains composure when faced with difficult situations and personalities.
- Excellent driving record.
- Physical ability to stand for multiple hours and lift or move 40-pound objects.
- Valid driver’s license and proof of insurability.
Qualifications
Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return.
Ability to work within standardized procedures and an understanding of when to escalate.
Skills to solve straightforward problems using established procedures.
Close attention to detail, following up until issues are resolved.
Common courtesy when communicating with coworkers and outside contacts.
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Photoshop or Canva
- Social media platforms
Benefits
- Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options (employees meeting ACA measurement)
- A 401K plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving
- A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!