Promotions Director - Cumulus Media New Holdings Inc.
Dallas, TX
About the Job
Cumulus Media | Dallas currently features 6 stations in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metro area: KTCK 1310 The Ticket, KPLX 99.5 The Wolf, KSCS 96.3 New Country, WBAP 820 News/Talk, KLIF-AM 570 News/Talk, & KLIF-FM Hot 93.3. At Cumulus Dallas we strive to hire passionate, driven, resourceful, problem solvers who have the ability to drive the evolving, diverse culture of the Power of Radio to success.
Position Overview:
Cumulus Media| Dallas is seeking an experienced Promotions Director for sports- KTCK FM/AM (The Ticket) and news/talk – WBAP AM/FM & KLIF AM. The Promotions Director leads the department that brings a radio station’s on-air image and brand to life, to both its clients and listeners, and is responsible for the planning, organization and execution of all on-site radio station major events, appearances, and daily and weekly road shows/live broadcasts. This position acts as a liaison between the Programming and Sales Departments and between clients and listeners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and execute promotional events and contests within departmental budget that span a wide range of demographics
- Work with Digital departments on promotional (on-air and on-site) social media strategy
- Hire and lead a high-performance execution team
- Work in collaboration with Programming and Sales teams
- Identify opportunities within communities that make sense for us to partner with
- Negotiate and purchase collateral and other promotional items
- Develop strategic relationships with entertainment and event venues to benefit the stations
- Work with local charities to the mutual benefit of the community, the charity and the stations
- Provide regular coaching and performance feedback to staff
- Coordinate and draft all sales and station promotions from conception to facilitation
- Contests, giveaways, station websites and on-site events and appearances including paid client events and charity endeavors
Qualifications:
- At least 5 years of experience as a radio station promotions or marketing director in a large or major market, or the same level of event experience in a related field
- Knowledge of all applicable FCC rules and regulations
- Understanding of stations’ programming strategies
- Computer literacy in Photoshop, HTML, Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Media Span and Promo Suite
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Problem-solving ability and skill in prioritizing
- Strong leadership skills with a focus on nurturing and growing support staff
- Possesses a strong aptitude for collaboration
- Should have a creative mind and passion for innovation
- Ability to interact with management and staff at all levels
- Ability to multi-task and handle pressures and deadlines
- Ability to clearly communicate team expectations
- Must possess valid state driver’s license
- Must have a flexible schedule and be available to work days, nights, weekends and holidays based on station events
- Ability to lift and or pull up to 50lbs
- Competitive Pay
- Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask “what if” and try innovative solutions
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage
- 401K with company match
- Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off
- Parental leave time off benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness, and an employee referral bonus program
For immediate consideration, please visit https://jobs.cumulusmedia.com/jobs
For more information about Cumulus Media, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/
EEO Statement:
CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).