Company Overview
CUMULUS | Knoxville, TN is home to three of Knoxville’s favorite radio stations - WIVK 107.7, WOKI NewsTalk 98.7 and Sports Radio WNML AM990/FM99.1. At Cumulus Knoxville we are Home of the Tennessee Volunteers and are located near downtown Knoxville.
Position Overview
CUMULUS MEDIA | Knoxville, Tennessee is looking for an experienced Promotions Director to coordinate and execute revenue generating on and off-air promotions and events. The Promotions Director would supervise the image and presence of the stations in the marketplace to our primary demographic while maintaining a winning onsite presence. This position requires a high degree of organizational skills, attention to detail, time management, a personal disposition that works well with creative co-workers in Programming, Digital and Sales and most importantly, has a passion for delivering successful promotions and events.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities & Qualifications
- 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
- 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
What We Offer
- 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).
