What are the responsibilities and job description for the Promotions Assistant position at Urban One?
Job Position: Promotions Assistant
Department: Promotions
Reports to: Promotions Director
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Status: Part-time
Work Location: Richmond, VA
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.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinates and implements all details involving special events (remotes, events, appearances, promotions and etc.)
- Assist in managing on-site expectations at all events with regards to setup, photos, videos, and giveaways
- Collaborate with Sale, Programming, and Promotions Departments when planning promotional appearances for clients and station events
- Provide recaps for all events (photos, videos, and air check) to the Promotions Director and Account Executive
- Assist Account Executives in efforts to execute their remotes and events successfully
- Structures remote appearances and surveys all potential promotion locations.
- Schedules staff for station events, remotes, appearances, and concerts
- Helps schedule on air contesting, liners, and promos
- Assist in developing staff promotional ideas
- Manage inventory of promotional giveaways and closet
- Provides weekly event and promotional updates to Promotions Director
- Assists in facilitating weekly promotional meetings with team
- Serves as a company representative for certain community and charitable events
- Assist with all promotional activity
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- 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
- Submit to a criminal background check
- Legal right to work in the United States
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Must be at least 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Must have at least 2 years of driving experience.
