Activation Specialist (Part-Time) - Long Island Radio

Cox Media Group•Town of Babylon, NY

12d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

The Activation Specialist for Long Island Radio reports directly to the Promotions & Activations Manager and represents the radio stations as a Brand Ambassador at events and on social media, as well as assisting the promotions team in the office by preparing for events, fulfilling contests and prizing, and utilizing other skills to create content across departments. This role is an entry-level, part-time position, with the opportunity to potentially shadow current CMG employees and assist in videography, graphic design, social media, marketing, promotions, event planning, and sales and programming. Exceptional communication skills and an energetic personality are a requirement. This role will require working nights, weekends and holidays regularly, as well as the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Requirements

Must be a professional team player with customer focus and ability to take initiative and direction
18 years of age or older
Highly adaptable and professional
Strong interpersonal skills
Able to multi-task in a high-speed environment
Exceptional written and oral communication skills including grammar, spelling and the ability to tailor copywriting to each stations’ brand voice
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays throughout the year
Possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
High school diploma or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

College coursework in marketing, public relations, digital media, preferred
Videography, event coordination, customer service and/or social media skills preferred

Responsibilities

Engaging with the public at events ranging from client locations to major festivals and concerts, which may require high levels of energy for several hours
Show up professionally on-site at events, in the office and on social media
Represent each radio station in the cluster through knowledge of, and passion for, the brands
Set up and break down of station sound and promotional equipment (tents, banners, speakers, audio PA system) at station events
Create and post engaging content, photos and video on station social media
Assist with organization and maintenance of station vehicles and promotional equipment
Compose accurate and detailed event recaps for management
Effectively communicate with listeners via email, phone and in-person
Assist in various departments throughout the station as needed, including but not limited to digital content, programming, sales, and engineering

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance available to the employee and employee’s family (i.e. child, spouse, domestic partner)
Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care) and Health Savings Accounts
Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance (supplemental and accidental, death, and dismemberment)
Participation in CMG’s 401(k) plan with generous company match and both pre-tax and Roth options
Full-time hourly employees are eligible to earn up to 176 hours of PTO inclusive of paid sick and safe time under applicable law
Part-time employees will receive one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked
Up to eight (8) paid holidays & two (2) floating holidays throughout calendar year 2025
Up to two (2) weeks of paid parental leave
Employee assistance program
All other benefits required by applicable law