Promotions/Production Coordinator

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Cumulus Media

CUMULUS | Lafayette, Louisiana is seeking a dynamic Promotions/Production Coordinator to join our team!  We are looking for passionate, motivated, goal oriented individuals with a desire to win marketing our top brands.  Cumulus-Lafayette features (5) stations.  Our stations include: KSMB 94.5, KRRQ 95.5, KNEK Magic 104.7 and KXKC 99.1.  The cluster of (5) stations reaches thousands of listeners every day and has a large digital footprint.

The Promotions/Production Coordinator represents the Cumulus stations at specified events acting as a Brand Ambassador and helps make sure our stations produce great sounding commercials for our clients.

We’re looking for charismatic applicants, with smiling faces and outgoing personalities.  If you love talking to people, being part of great radio and have knowledge of the digital space, this could be the perfect job for you.

Who we are:  CUMULUS | Lafayette, LA currently features 4 stations and a digital agency in the Lafayette area.  The stations are; KSMB 94.5, KRRQ 95.5, KNEK Magic 104.7 and KXKC 99.1 that reach thousands of listeners on a daily basis.  At Cumulus Lafayette we strive to hire passionate, driven, resourceful, problem solvers who have the ability to drive the evolving, diverse culture of the Power of Radio and Digital to success.  

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in planning, organizing & execution of promotional events and digital campaigns
  • Able to create, write and manage rule sets for station promotions and give-aways
  • Execute proper technical and physical set-up and breakdown of remote broadcasts and station events; ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues on the fly
  • Represent stations at events in an upbeat and friendly manner
  • Data Entry of Promotional events and contesting
  • Work with promotional partners and gathering of prizes for giveaways
  • Create e-blasts, social media posts & website posts; review promotional information and graphics
  • Inventory and maintenance of prize closet, calendars, events for current and upcoming promotions
  • Assist with vehicle inspections, fuel and coordinating maintenance
  • Ability to drive station vehicles
  • Maintain and storage of station equipment
  • Participation in station Programming, Promotions and Sales meeting when required
  • Tracking commercial scripts and ensuring all copy/creative is received and accurately imputed into the production order system in a timely fashion
  • Coordinating copy with the Sales Staff and clients
  • Coordinating and executing the entering of syndicated radio programs and network commercials
  • Recording client spots and creating spec spots when needed
  • Daily commercial production; both on-air and online for mutually agreed upon products
  • Assign commercial production through traffic scheduling system
  • Writing advertising copy when needed
  • Ensure logged commercials, promotions, sweeper’s and any other programming elements essential to the station’s operations are aired
  • Cross-check commercials for the legal ID and making sure commercials are legal and within the station’s guidelines of acceptance

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of promotions, events, audio production and digital space required
  • Reliable; have a flexible schedule and be available to work at least 40 hours per week, that could include days, nights, weekends and holidays
  • May require lifting or moving up to 50 pounds
  • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
  • Outgoing, energetic, detail-oriented and responsible
  • Proficient using computers and Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Event experience a plus
  • Strong Social Media skills with sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
  • Ability to learn new platforms (understanding of Microsoft 365 is a plus)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Radio or Media Production, or related field is preferred
  • Ability to plan and organize, set priorities, multi-task and the discipline to focus and meet tight deadlines
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Creative and strategic problem solver
  • Strong production skills and knowledge of Op X, Reaper, Adobe Audition, Audacity and vCreative software is a plus
  • Strong knowledge of all FCC rules and regulations
  • Flawless eye for detail
  • Be collaborative and a team player with a positive attitude
  • Must have valid driver’s license with clean driving record
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • All new hires must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by date of hire, subject to legally-mandated accommodations

What we offer

  • Competitive pay
  • Professional growth and career path
  • Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask “what if” and try innovative solutions
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage
  • Paid Vacation & Holidays

For immediate consideration, please visit cumulusmedia.com/careers

For more information about CUMULUS MEDIA, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/

CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

To apply for this job please visit cumulusmedia.com.