KS95 Event Specialist

Hubbard Broadcasting

Part-time - Entry Level

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

The KS95 Event Specialist plays a crucial role in the execution of marketing plans and events for Hubbard Radio-Twin Cities. This part-time intermittent position requires a reliable, creative, and outgoing individual who can effectively interact with the public and represent the station's image professionally. The Event Specialist will assist in various promotional activities, including contests and community service programs, ensuring that all events are executed smoothly and efficiently. The role demands a passion for events and the music industry, as well as the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. The Event Specialist will be responsible for attending and executing special promotional events, remotes, and client events, which may take place away from the station location. This includes setting up and breaking down promotional equipment such as banners, tents, and prize wheels. A high level of customer service is expected, as the Event Specialist will interact with the general public and clients during events. Maintaining a cheerful attitude and keeping promotional areas organized and clean are essential aspects of this role. Additionally, the Event Specialist must have a flexible schedule, as the position requires working nights, weekends, and holidays, particularly during the Minnesota State Fair. The ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, is necessary, along with manual dexterity for operating office equipment and driving vehicles. The company may provide reasonable accommodations to facilitate the performance of essential job functions, ensuring that the Event Specialist can thrive in this dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with, attend, and execute special promotional events, remotes, client events, activities, and community service programs sponsored by the station, away from the station location.
• Represent the station in a professional manner that projects the desired station image at events with a high level of customer service.
• Interact with the general public, clients, and station at all times during events.
• Assist with the set-up and breakdown of station promotional equipment that includes banners, tents, balloons, prize wheel, etc.
• Communicate frequently with other staff during the event.
• Maintain a cheerful attitude during events.
• Keep promotional areas and station vehicles organized and clean.
• Report to work on time and work established schedule/hours.
• Safely drive station vehicles to and from station events, obeying traffic laws.
• Attend occasional brainstorming sessions.
• Complete other duties as requested and needed.

Requirements

• Reliable, creative, outgoing, and personable; able to interact with the public.
• Passionate about events and the music industry.
• Must be a problem solver with the ability to prioritize.
• Must have a flexible schedule with the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have the ability to work well in a team, as well as individually.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record as determined by the Company (driving record will be checked).
• Ability to work in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to think critically and quickly and to articulate information in a clear, concise manner to others.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and skills.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.