Job Type: Promotions/Events
Location: Chicago, IL
Contact: Lorraine Lynn – Dept. WA
Contact Email: Lorraine.Lynn@cumulus.com
Job Details:
89 WLS-AM & 94.7 WLS-FM are seeking qualified applicants for the Promotions & Events Director. The P&E Director will coordinates/executes on-site logistics for station appearances and live broadcasts. This person works with the Program, Promotions, and Sales Managers to increase ratings and revenue through promotions and events, and reports to the Marketing and Promotions Director.
Responsibilities:
- Long-term and short-term sales planning to allow maximum resources for sales to generate revenue
- Organize and implement an average of 10 appearances per month. This includes scheduling personnel and executing details. On-air talent, engineering, advertisers, non-profit organizations, event directors, salespeople, and station management are the key daily contacts
- Managing on-site set-up and events
- Managing on-air giveaway calendars and prize inventory, working directly with the Program Directors and the Marketing and Promotions Director
- Updating the radio stations’ web sites, social media sites and email database management/content creation in conjunction with the Digital Department
- Supervision of promotions crew of part-time workers and interns
- Staffing and coordination of intern team, including outreach to area college and universities
- Procurement of partnerships to secure promotional opportunities and promo items and supplies
- Serve as backup for Marketing and Promotions Director when required
Skills:
- A minimum of two years in promotions with a proven track record of success is required
- The ideal candidate is highly motivated, quick thinking, creative, and has experience with: Microsoft Programs, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe Photoshop, Basic Web Site editing and HTML knowledge, event planning experience
- Must be able to work nights and weekends, provide evidence of acceptable driving record, and be able to lift up to 50 pounds
If interested, please email your cover letter and resume to: Lorraine.Lynn@cumulus.com (no phone calls please).
