Part-Time Promotions/Event Assistants
iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, is looking for part-time promotions/event assistants to assist the Promotions & Marketing department with daily activities that promote our stations, clients, and events. Our NYC brands include WHTZ (Z100 New York), WKTU (103.5 KTU), WLTW (106.7 Lite FM), WAXQ (Q104.3 & NY Jets Radio Network), WWPR-FM (Power 105.1), WOR-AM (710 WOR), WWRL (1600 BIN), iHeartRadio Broadway.
The ideal candidate will be a current college student or recent college graduate with a strong interest in one or more of the following fields: field marketing, experiential marketing, event production, advertising, promotions, live audio production/engineering.
What You'll Do:
- Create an exciting atmosphere while interacting face-to-face with listeners.
- Represent the iHeartRadio NYC brands on the ground at community/charity-focused events, local concerts, retail locations, parks, beaches, restaurants, bars, etc.
- Overall general promotion of iHeartRadio's app, events, stations, podcasts as well as our sponsors.
- Execute events from start to finish (coordinating with on-site contact, handing out station giveaways, setting up and breaking down equipment including sound systems, folding tables, tents, other branding, etc.)
- Assist at all iHeartMedia New York tent-pole events (inclusive of Z100's Jingle Ball, Power 105.1's Powerhouse, 106.7 Lite FM's Broadway in Bryant Park).
- Duties can range from working credential check-in tables, sponsor activation support, production support, and talent escorting.
- Assist the Engineering department with the technical execution of live remote broadcasts.
- Capture and recap promotional events via photos, video, audio, social media, etc.
- Load and unload station vehicles before and after events.
- Drive station vehicles (SUVs, Cargo Vans, Pickup Trucks) to events.
- Assist with administrative duties as needed.
- Assist with contest fulfillment as needed including: enter winner information into record-keeping system, call and e-mail prize winners, deliver and/or ship prizes to winners.
What You'll Need:
- A valid driver's license (excellent driving record required to pass company DMV background check)
- Must be energetic, and outgoing and feel comfortable hosting a large crowd (100+ people) over a microphone.
- Strong interest in events, marketing, promotions, advertising, and live audio production.
- Organizational skills; ability to prioritize and effectively manage time.
- Familiarity with the NYC Metropolitan Area.
- Physical ability to stand for multiple hours and lift or move objects of at least 50 lbs.
- Saturdays, Sundays and 2 weekdays of availability are a MUST. NO EXCEPTIONS. Some holiday availability is required as well.
- Must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours/week.
- Reliable transportation to East Rutherford, NJ (storage warehouse/vehicle garage).
- Reliable transportation to Manhattan (office location).
- Knowledge of stations' core demographics.
- The ability to work in a team environment.
- Must be well-organized and detail-oriented.
- Calm demeanor and a solutions-oriented attitude.
- Professionalism around high-profile celebrities.
- Prior activation or event experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with professional football is a plus.
What You'll Bring:
- Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return.
- Ability to work within standardized procedures and an understanding of when to escalate.
- Skills to solve straightforward problems using established procedures.
- Close attention to detail, following up until issues are resolved.
- Common courtesy when communicating with coworkers and outside contacts.
Compensation: Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data. $17.00
Location: New York, NY: 125 West 55th Street, 10019
Position Type: Regular
Time Type: Part time
Pay Type: Hourly
Benefits: iHeartMedia's benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following: employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options (employees meeting ACA measurement), a 401K plan, employee assistance program (EAP) at no cost services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving, a range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!