Event and Marketing Coordinator- WBBB-FM (96.1 BBB)

Curtis Media Group has an immediate full-time opening for an Event & Marketing Coordinator for 96.1 BBB, a market-leading Adult Hits/Adult Variety radio station in the Raleigh-Durham market.  Qualified candidates will have 3-5 years of event, public relations, marketing, or radio experience, with demonstrated skills and experience in planning and execution of promotions and large-scale events.   Bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Public Relations or related field is preferred.

The Event & Marketing Coordinator will report to the General Manager of the radio station and work closely with the various sales and programming staff members.

The primary responsibility of the Event & Marketing Coordinator will be to create revenue-generating and audience-enhancing promotions, events or programs within the 96.1 BBB brand.  As such, the candidate should have the ability to conceptualize, plan and execute at a high level and work effectively with a variety of sales and programming partners, such as concert promotors, vendors, business owners and operators, and entertainment venues.

Ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and juggle multiple responsibilities.
• Premium social media skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Focus on customer service, both inside and outside the radio station; strong people skills are required to interact with clients, sales staff, programming staff, vendors and listeners.
• Experience with and execution of large-scale events or promotions.
• Leadership and management skills to hire, manage and direct part-time staffers.
• Knowledge of or prior experience in the Raleigh-Durham radio market is a plus.

Regular duties include:

• Planning and execution of events of the radio station, in cooperation with the General Manager and Program Director, including sales-based promotions, programming promotions, events, and digital promotions.
• Writing promotional proposals and recaps.
• Working with Curtis Media digital/web producers to execute Event and promotion content for station web sites or social media sites.
• Working closely with station sales staff to solve marketing and sales challenges of clients in cooperation with the station’s programming goals.
• Maintain accurate and detailed calendars of station events and activities and effectively communicate with all members of the WBBB staff.
• Conduct brainstorming sessions or other meetings with staff as needed.
• Nights and weekends are occasionally required.

Required skills:

• Proficiency in various software such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Docs and Calendars.

Curtis Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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