Job Title:                Marketing/Promotions Intern

Market:                 Chicago

Station:                  Chicago's Smooth 87.7/WLFM-LLC

Format:                 Smooth AC

Department:         Marketing/Promotions

 

Job Description:  

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

 

Required Skills/Experience:

Candidate must be a college student in good standing, and available to get internship credit. Candidate must be at least 18 years of age, outgoing, enthusiastic, detail oriented and dependable with a good driving record, and be able to lift 50lbs or more. Duties include setting up/tearing down of equipment, interacting with listeners and clients, running promotional contests on-air, online and at on-site events, assisting on-air talent at events, as well as assisting the Marketing Manager at events. Must be available to work unusual hours including evenings, weekends and some holidays. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and be able to provide their own transportation to and from events.

  • 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.
  • Mails out station materials when requested.
  • Maintains all listener records and files, including listeners who have attended station events, and contest winners.
  • Database entry for Station loyalty clubs
  • Assembles materials from sales for distribution at all marketing events. 
  • At all times, projects a positive image of the radio station and its staff.
  • Maintains the station inventory of all prizes, and collateral materials, including listener gifts, client gifts, sales pieces, brochures, bags, and other promotional material.
  • Works with the Marketing & Promotions Director to execute all Internet-based contests and promotions.

 

Preferred Skills/Experience:

Word-processing. Filing.  Working knowledge of event logistics and management. Organizational ability and attention to detail are critical. The successful intern applicant will have to become familiar quickly with all aspects of WLFM’s programming and operations in order to respond knowledgeably to inquiries and work successfully with other departments. Prior experience serving the public in industries such as radio, restaurant, retail, and special events, a plus.

 

Additional Candidate Instructions:

This is a non-paid internship program. Students must be from an accredited college and be able to receive credit towards their degree for participation.

 

Please send resume and cover letter to:

Alicia Adams

Marketing Manager

 

WLFM-LP

540 Frontage Road, Suite 2000

Northfield, IL   60093-1297

Or

Alicia@wlfm877.com

 

No phone calls, please