Promotions Director
Cumulus Media

Job Info

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Job Description

CUMULUS MEDIA | Knoxville is hiring a full time Promotions Director to work directly with the Digital, Sales and Programming departments to develop and execute successful promotional concepts for Cumulus Knoxville station(s) that meet with our ratings and revenue objectives. We're looking for a highly motivated, quick-thinking, creative, great problem solving, organized individual that is available to work nights and weekends. Our ideal candidate should possess an extremely good work ethic, is a self-starter, and has the ability to work in a fast-paced office environment.

Who We Are:

Cumulus Media Knoxville, TN is home to three of Knoxville's favorite radio stations - WIVK 107.7, WOKI NewsTalk 98.7 and Sports Radio WNML AM990/FM99.1. At Cumulus Knoxville we are Home of the Tennessee Volunteers and are located near downtown Knoxville.

A leader in the radio broadcasting industry, Cumulus Media combines high-quality local programming with iconic, nationally syndicated media, sports and entertainment brands to deliver premium content choices to the 245 million people reached each week through its 447 owned-and-operated stations broadcasting in 90 US media markets (including eight of the top 10), 8,000 broadcast radio stations affiliated with its Westwood One network and numerous digital channels.

Together, the Cumulus/Westwood One platforms make Cumulus Media one of the few media companies that can provide advertisers with national reach and local impact. Cumulus/Westwood One is the exclusive radio broadcast partner to some of the largest brands in sports, entertainment, news, and talk, including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, the Olympics, the GRAMMYs, the Academy of Country Music Awards, the American Music Awards, the Billboard Music Awards, Westwood One News, and more. Additionally, it is the nation's leading provider of country music and lifestyle content through its NASH brand, which serves country fans nationwide through radio programming, exclusive digital content, and live events. For more information, visit [ Link Removed ] .

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and executes all on-site logistics for daily appearances and live broadcasts
• Works directly with Sales to organize an average of 10-20 appearances/events per week
• Communicates event schedules, duties, security access, managing on-site set up, etc. to on-air staff, clients, promo crews, sales reps, and station management
• Works directly with the Program Directors on the execution of on-air and online contesting, as well as management of prize inventory, and assists with the communication of contest execution to the programming staff
• Records events (i.e. photos, videos, audio, and social media measures) for station promotions and events
• Schedules daily on-air contesting. This includes with AE's, promoters, etc. to obtain approved copy, images, etc.
• Prepares contest rules, waivers, release forms for on-air, digital, social media, and other contests
• Writes and schedules on air promos. Responsible for incorporating client content as sold.
• Creates copy for station(s) contests and features, including pages dedicated to partnership programming/promotions.
• Creates content for station(s) website to ensure the website reflects station brand in a positive and relevant manner. This includes additional media (i.e. photos, video, as needed.)
• Writes weekly email to station(s) database ensuring station and client content is included, as promised and scheduled.
• Develops and executes major station events/campaigns including contesting, sponsor/client coordination, event logistics, hospitality, production, etc.
• Collaborates with Account Executives to coordinate client promotions. Joins sales calls with AE's as needed
• Attends evening and weekend station events including client appearances, concerts, etc., as needed
• Oversees and coordinates the Social Media aspects of assigned product brand.

• Works with Promotion/Sales/Programming departments to develop successful promotional concepts for station
• Answers incoming station(s) listener email and respond to listeners' requests, concerns, etc.

Job Requirements
Qualifications:

• Experience with event planning/execution preferred, but not required
• Highly organized and excellent time management skills
• Light labor is involved
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills
• Must be able to successfully organize multiple projects simultaneously within a deadline for various radio station formats and clients
• Strong understanding of digital and social media to promote brands is a must
• Requires in-office business hours and will include additional hours out of office, including nights, weekends, and some holidays
• All new hires must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by date of hire, subject to legally-mandated accommodations

What we offer:

• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance.
• Competitive pay and the ability to increase income.
• Benefits, vacation, and paid holidays offered for all full time employees.
• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account with company match, 401K with company match, and Life and Disability coverage.

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CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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