Promotions Director/On-Air Traffic Reporter

Company Overview

CUMULUS | Salt Lake City, UT currently features 5 stations in the Salt Lake Metro area. K-Bull 93 (KUBL) #1 For New Country, Power 94.9/101.9 (KENZ) Utah’s New Hit Music, B98.7 (KBEE) Today’s Hits and Yesterdays Favorites, KBER 101.1 (KBER) Utah’s Rock Station, and 860 KKAT Utah’s Talk Station, reaching a million listeners on a weekly basis.

Cumulus Media is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to a quarter billion people every month — wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 377 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, US Soccer, and AP News, across more than 7,800 affiliated stations through Westwood One, a leading national audio network; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, an established and influential platform for original podcasts that are smart, entertaining, and thought-provoking.

Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reach through broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live event experiences. For more information visit www.cumulusmedia.com.

Position Overview

Cumulus Media | Salt Lake City is looking for an experienced Promotions Director/On-Air Traffic Reporter 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. On-Air work is delivering the Traffic reports.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications

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

• 3+ years of related experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, project management, business, or related field/area highly preferred.
• Valid driver's license required. Driving is an essential function of this position because regular travel is required to perform key job duties, including transporting equipment and supporting station events and remote broadcasts.
• Available to work a varied schedule based on Holidays & station events.
• Ability to lift and or pull up to 50lbs required.
• Knowledge of all applicable FCC rules and regulations highly preferred.
• Understanding of station programming strategies preferred.
• Computer literacy in Photoshop, HTML, Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Media Span and Promo Suite is highly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving and prioritization skills.
• 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 of all levels.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple deadlines.
• Ability to clearly communicate team expectations.

Pay Range

USD $38,000.00 - USD $44,000.00 /Yr.

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 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).