Job Description
Job Position: Promotions Lead
Department: Promotions
Reports to: Marketing and Promotions Director
FLSA: Exempt
Status: Full-time
Work Location: Houston, TX
OVERVIEW:
The Radio One story began simply with a dream and one radio station. Forty 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 Houston is seeking a dynamic and creative Promotional Lead to manage and execute marketing and promotional campaigns for our diverse portfolio of stations, with a primary focus on our country and classic rock stations.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Manages the promotional announcements, liners, public service announcements, and giveaway calendar
- Attend mandatory weekly promotion team meetings
- Secure prizes from Integrated Marketing Specialists and promoters, and provide prize fulfillment updates
- Oversee all scheduled on-air giveaways
- Responsible for writing witty and attention-grabbing liners and scheduling their debut airtime
- Collaborate with Program Directors and Assistant Program Directors on writing promotions and assist with sending to production team
- Schedule remotes and appearances for Program Directors and Assistant Program Directors to secure talent for events
- Work with local Integrated Marketing Specialists and Community Organizers to collect event details for appearances
- Responsible for meeting minutes
- Works with the Director of Marketing to provide feedback to Promotion Request Forms submitted
- Create creative proposals to Director of Marketing for upcoming promotions before presenting to sales
- Scheduling and attending meetings with community leaders and clients alike
- Drafts and submit club agreements, on-air contest rules, promotional agreements, and letters to internal legal department for station approval
- Assist in the planning and execution of all Radio One Houston station special events
- Develop and distribute weekly schedules for the full-time promotions team, the week before they are scheduled
- Assist with promotional lead for KBXX/KMJQ/KMJQ HD2 as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Must have at least 3 years of driving experience
- 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 50 lbs
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Canva, Adobe, and Excel spreadsheets
- Complies with Network and Urban One's mandatory training and adheres to related course deadlines
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
A High School Diploma or GED is required. College degree; preferred. Valid driver's license and state-mandated automobile insurance. At least 2 years if experience in marketing, media, or entertainment industry. 3 years of administrative experience in a professional setting.
Job Tags
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