PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR (Full-Time)


The Springfield Rocks Radio Group is seeking a Promotions Director for radio stations WAQY (Classic Rock) and WLZX (Rock) in Springfield, MA.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborates with multiple departments to create and execute promotions such as remotes, events and other street team activities from start to finish.
  • Drives and maintains promotional vehicles.
  • Performs basic office administrative functions and updates station web site.
  • Conducts on-site promotions, and interacts with clients and listeners.
  • Sets up and runs audio and other types of equipment; hangs banners and other staging elements.
  • Records events (i.e. photos, videos, audio and social media measures for station promotions).
  • Sets up, breaks down and transports promotional event equipment as required.
  • Prepares contest rules, waivers, and release forms for on air, digital, social media and other contests.
  • Supervises prize inventory and in-studio prize scheduling as well as awarding of prizes at events.
  • Coordinate and oversee on-site appearances, remotes and events.
  • Responsible for all winner prize fulfillment and release forms.
  • Responsible for social media posts, as needed, for various radio stations.

Qualifications:

  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Photoshop and social media platforms
  • Excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize and effectively manage time
  • High work standards and degree of attention to detail
  • Problem solving and decision making
  • Project management from start to finish; assumes responsibility & accountability for assignments and tasks
  • Actively listens; clearly and effectively conveys information; demonstrates effective business writing skills; shows excellent grasp of grammar
  • Exhibits good interpersonal skills; collaborates with others; maintains composure when faced with difficult situations and personalities
  • Excellent driving record
  • Physical ability to stand for multiple hours and lift or move objects weighing up to 50lbs

Please send resumes to abyrne@springfieldrocks.com.  Or mail them to Alex Byrne, WAQY & WLZX, 45 Fisher Ave, East Longmeadow, MA  01028.

The Springfield Rocks Radio Group is an equal opportunity employer.

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