Promotions Coordinator

This is a Part Time Job

Job Title: Part-Time Promotions Coordinator

Market: Chicago

Station: Chicago’s Smooth 87.7

Format: Smooth Adult Contemporary

Department: Promotions


Job Description:

We are looking for individuals who are self-starters and go getters who would like to start their career with radio and media marketing and promotion. The Promotions Coordinator works closely with Marketing Manager to fulfill all station and sales promotions and events. In addition, the Promotions Coordinator provides clerical support for the Marketing/Promotions Department and oversees prize fulfillment for all station contesting.

Chicago’s Smooth 87.7 is looking for an outgoing, hard working and creative individuals to join our Promotions team as a part-time Promotions Coordinator.

Responsibilities include:
• Working on location at radio station events, live broadcasts (set up and coordination)
• Public interaction and Clerical office work:
o Contest Administration – maintains prize distribution schedule and events calendar, and details of all other station contests. Maintains records of winners. Collects prizes from sales, provide copy to programming for on-air use, contacts winners, and arranges for prize delivery.
o Mails out station materials when requested.
o Maintains all listener records and files, including listeners who have attended station events, and contest winners.
o Database entry for Station loyalty clubs
o Assembles materials from sales for distribution at all marketing events.
o At all times, projects a positive image of the radio station and its staff.
o Maintains the station inventory of all prizes, and collateral materials, including listener gifts, client gifts, sales pieces, brochures, bags, and other promotional material.
o Works with the Marketing & Promotions Director to execute all Internet-based contests and promotions.

• Ideal candidate is energetic, efficient and capable of multi-tasking in a lively fast paced environment.
• Candidates must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license

Required Skills/Experience:
• The right candidate will be a team player who takes initiative with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Clean and neat appearance.
• Punctual and responsible.
• Some heavy lifting may be required.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to work flexible hours – including nights and weekends.
• Valid Driver’s license.


Preferred Skills/Experience:
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point).
• Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator preferred
• Must be a professional and a proven team player with customer focus.
• College Degree preferred, marketing or communications a plus.
• Working knowledge of event logistics

This position will require approximately 15-20 hours per week.

Please send resume and cover letter via email or mail.


No phone calls, please.