Promotions Assistant
WSKG
Vestal
,
NY
Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Description
PROMOTIONS ASSISTANT
WSKG Public Television and Radio (NPR and PBS) is seeking a Promotions Assistant.
This position is responsible for building community awareness of WSKG brands (Television, Radio, and Online), WSKG Programming, and the organization as a whole, in all fulfillment of the station’s mission
The Promotions Assistant is responsible for:
Assisting the Director of Development & Marketing with specific department goals:
- Identifying WSKG’s most marketable products and services and promoting public awareness.
- Organizing, coordinating, and prioritizing promotions processes across all platforms (TV, Radio, print, and online).
- Producing promotional and fundraising materials and content, including, but not limited to, web pages, digital graphics, video, audio, press releases and station communications in print and digital, as well as script writing.
- Representing the organization during on-site appearances and helping to plan special events to aid in audience building in the community.
- Participating in WSKG fundraising activities, including on-air pitching.
- Maintaining a suitable reputation in the community at all times.
- Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Applicants should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (such as graphics design or English), or equivalent experience.
- Ability to construct an NPR-style radio narrative, complete with environmental sound and underscoring
- Ability to update text and images on a web page, and comfort writing promotional copy.
- Strong writing skills
Preferred:
- At least one year of relevant work experience
- Advanced skills and familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign, Illustrator, Audition, and Premiere
- Familiarity with Public Broadcasting’s national programming services (PBS, NPR, PRI, etc.)
WSKG serves 21 counties across New York’s southern tier and the northern tier of Pennsylvania and operates 4 TV channels (PBS, PBS Kids, World and Create). WSKG also operates 2 radio stations with the best in NPR programming News and Conversation (WSKG), and classical music and jazz (WSQX or “WSKG Classical”).
To apply, send the following required documents: (1) resume, (2) cover letter noting where this job announcement was found, (3) contact information for three professional references, (4) WSKG application form, and (5) optional demographic form. Required documents should be emailed to jobs@wskg.org or mailed to WSKG, Human Resources, 601 Gates Road, Vestal, Suite 4, New York 13850.
WSKG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
WSKG is an equal opportunity provider and employer committed to looking for all kinds of talent to build a diverse workforce.
Application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xzLkAvloUFR2d0_gJZTazWXEpOFJNRhS/view?usp=sharing
Demographic form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E4IDHrrVqwSDbY1dzrJ6EoHCKCutL_Gm/view?usp=sharing