Promotion Director

iHeartMedia • Minneapolis, MN

1d • $16 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month. We are the largest podcast publisher, home to popular on-air personalities and podcast influencers, and we create some of the most popular live music events in America. iHeartRadio is the #1 streaming radio digital service in America. Our social media footprint is 7 times larger than the next largest audio service. We have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry. As a result, we’re able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations. Because we reach almost every community in America, we’re committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve – and our company reflects that same kind of diversity. Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone. Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia! If you’re excited about this role but don’t feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!

Requirements

• Significant previous experience in outdoor promotions and/or marketing and/or customer service
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Photoshop and social media platforms
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize and effectively manage time
• High work standards and attention to detail
• Project management from start to finish; assume responsibility and accountability for assignments and tasks
• Actively listening skills; clearly and effectively conveys information; demonstrate effective business writing skills; show excellent grasp of grammar
• Exhibit good interpersonal skills; collaborates with others; maintains composure when faced with difficult situations and personalities
• Physical ability to stand for multiple hours and lift or move 40-pound objects
• Valid state driver’s license and proof of insurability; excellent driving record
• Four-year college degree (emphasis in Communications, Advertising and Marketing) or equivalent work experience

Nice To Haves

• Strong organizational and project-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work effectively with Sales, Programming, talent, digital teams and Street Team staff
• Strong creative instincts
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly
• Experience with social media platforms and digital content management.
• Radio, media, promotions, event marketing or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the promotion and direction of advertising and marketing activities and campaigns as well as improvement of the Company’s product image, market data and information
• Collaborate with multiple departments to create and execute promotions such as remotes, events, van hits and other street team activities from start to finish
• Coordinate and attend client meetings with sellers and sales manager as needed to plan events and event logistics
• Research program and campaign effectiveness; track and report results to management
• Drive promotional vehicles
• Perform basic office administrative functions and updates station website
• Conduct on-site promotions and handle clients and listeners
• Set up and run audio and other type of equipment; hangs banners and other staging elements
• Record events (e.g., photos, videos, audio and social media measures) for studio promotions
• Set up, break down and transport promotion event equipment as required
• Prepare contest rules, waivers and release forms for on-air, digital, social media and other contests
• Supervise prize inventory
• Coordinate and oversee on-site appearances, remotes and events
• Responsible for all winner prize fulfillment and release forms
• Manage the day-to-day execution of station promotions from initial concept through completion.
• Keep multiple promotions, contests, events and sponsorships organized and moving forward simultaneously.
• Meet all established deadlines
• Execute programming and sales campaigns.
• Write station copy
• Communicate weekly with station talent
• Coordinate with programming and talent on contesting themes and promotional opportunities.

Benefits

• Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options
• Company provided and supplemental life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays
• A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community
• A 401K plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving
• A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree