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CUMULUS MEDIA

Promotions Assistant

CUMULUS MEDIA, Syracuse, New York, United States

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Company Overview 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.

Position Overview 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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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 PowerPoint

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

Pay Range USD $16.50 - USD $16.50 /Hr.

What We Offer

Competitive Pay

Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask “what if” and try innovative solutions

401K with company match

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

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