R1 Promotions Coordinator

Urban1•Richmond, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radio One story began simply with a dream and one radio station. Over Forty-five years, 13 markets, and 70+ stations later, we are an urban media empire, spanning multiple media platforms. We are in your ears with Reach Media/Radio One, on your televisions with TV One, and may even be the name behind your favorite website, with our digital platform Interactive One. Information is power, and our mission here at Radio One, Inc. is simple – to be the most trusted media source in the African American community. At Radio One, we pride ourselves on hiring people who are dedicated and continue to challenge the norm, while embracing a corporate culture built on creativity and passion. We are our employees’ biggest fans, and it is our daily mission to attract, develop, and retain the brightest stars in the business. Radio One is looking for a Promotions Coordinator to join our Richmond team! As part of the Promotions team, you’ll coordinate, support, and execute a wide range of community events and promotions, while collaborating with multiple departments to help grow our brand and engage listeners.

Requirements

Flexible schedule, with the ability and willingness to work varied hours on the weekdays, and weekends
Excellent organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize and effectively manage time
Self-starter, with the ability to take and follow direction
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with the station’s clients and listeners
Can work well independently and as an integral part of the team
Ability to stand for long periods of time, and lift/move up to 50lbs
Submit to a criminal background check
Legal right to work in the United States
Must be at least 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED.
1-2 years of Radio Promotions or relevant experience.
Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Must have at least 2 years of driving experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate details and logistics for station events, including remotes, appearances, promotions, and community activities.
Serve as a front desk liaison.
Assist with on-site execution of events, ensuring proper setup, photography, video capture, and giveaway distribution.
Collaborate with Sales, Programming, Digital, and Promotions teams to support promotional appearances and client events.
Survey potential promotion and remote locations and prepare basic location assessments.
Assist with scheduling on-air contesting, liners, and on-air contests.
Help develop and coordinate staff promotional ideas and provide feedback to the Marketing Director.
Maintain inventory of promotional items and keep storage areas organized.
Share regular updates on upcoming events and promotions with the Promotions Director and team.
Support weekly promotional meetings by taking notes and preparing materials.
Represent the company professionally at community and charitable events as needed.
Coordinates communication with station contest winners and facilitates prize fulfillment and pickup arrangements.
Responsible for maintaining inventory of station tickets, promotional items, and prizes, including tracking distribution and availability.
Capture and organize event content (photos, videos) for use by the digital and social media teams.
Assist with social media activation and digital coverage before, during, and after events.