Promotions Assistant

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CUMULUS | Syracuse, NY currently features 4 stations in the Syracuse area and surrounding counties. Our stations include: 93.1 WNTQ-FM "93Q", 95.7 WAQX "95X", 1260 WSKO-AM "The Score", and our stream-only station "SGNL Syracuse". The cluster of 4 stations reaches thousands of listeners on a daily basis.

We are searching for 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 a passion for radio, this is a great opportunity for you. The 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. You must be able to lift 50 pounds and be on your feet for extended periods. In the office, the assistant handles prize fulfillment, event preparation, contest building, attends weekly promotions meetings, posts on radio station social media platforms, brainstorms new ideas, and other promotion‑oriented tasks.

The position also includes running errands and helping with vehicle maintenance. If you describe yourself as an extrovert and are social media savvy, we’re looking for charismatic applicants with smiling faces and outgoing personalities.

• 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

• 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 Power Point
• 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

USD $16.50 - USD $16.50 /Hr.

• Competitive Pay
• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask “what if” and try innovative solutions
• 401K with company match

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