The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month -- a monthly audience that’s twice the size of any other audio company – almost three times the size of the largest TV network – and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad-supported music streaming service. In fact, we have:
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More #1 rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined;
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We’re the largest podcast publisher, with more monthly downloads than the second- and third-largest podcast publishers combined. Podcasting, the fastest-growing new media, today has more monthly users than streaming music services or Netflix;
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iHeart is the home of many of the country’s most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers, who build important connections with hundreds of communities across America;
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We create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events in America, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina and the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour;
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iHeartRadio is the #1 streaming radio digital service in America;
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Our social media footprint is 7 times larger than the next largest audio service; and
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We have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio, from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting, which bring data, targeting and attribution to all forms of audio at an unparalleled scale. As a result, we’re able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for their clients at a more efficient cost than any other option.
Because we reach almost every community in America, we’re committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve – and our company reflects that same kind of diversity. Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone.
Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia!
If you’re excited about this role but don’t feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!
What We Need:
iHeartMedia Minneapolis is seeking individuals for its Event Activation Team. These individuals will be brand ambassadors that assist the promotions department with onsite event activations that promote the station(s), clients or events creating a favored public image for iHeartMedia Minneapolis and the 8 radio station it represents. Onsite activation includes event setup and presence at outdoor music festivals, station concerts, client events, sporting events, as well as charity and community initiatives around the Twin Cities.
What You'll Do:
Responsibilities
- Act as a brand ambassador for the radio station
- Create listener engagement at each event
- Execute onsite contesting
- Drives promotional vehicles.
- Performs basic office administrative functions
- Conducts on-site promotions, and interacts with clients and listeners.
- Sets up and runs audio and other types of equipment; hangs signage and other staging elements.
- Records events (i.e. photos, videos, audio and social media measures for station promotions).
- Sets up, breaks down and transports promotional event equipment as required.
- Manage guest lists and event check in
- Prepares contest rules, waivers, and release forms for on air, digital, social media and other contests.
- Supervises prize inventory as well as awarding of prizes at events.
- May coordinate and oversee on-site appearances, remotes and events.
- May be responsible for all winner prize fulfillment and release forms.
- Provide event recaps to your manager after every event
Qualifications
- Skills in Microsoft Office, Photoshop and social media platforms
- Excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize and effectively manage time
- High work standards and degree of attention to detail
- Problem solving and decision making
- Project management from start to finish; assumes responsibility & accountability for assignments and tasks
- Actively listens; clearly and effectively conveys information; demonstrates effective business writing skills; shows excellent grasp of grammar
- Exhibits good interpersonal skills; collaborates with others; maintains composure when faced with difficult situations and personalities
- Excellent driving record
- Physical ability to stand for multiple hours and lift or move 40-pound objects
Work Experience
- Experience in events, promotions and/or marketing and/or customer service is preferred
Education
- High school diploma
- Valid driver’s license
- Proof of insurability
What You'll Need:
What You'll Bring:
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Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
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Ability to work within standardized procedures and an understanding of when to escalate
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Skills to solve straightforward problems using established procedures
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Close attention to detail, following up until issues are resolved
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Common courtesy when communicating with coworkers and outside contacts
Location:
Minneapolis, MN: 1600 Utica Avenue South, Suite 500, 55416
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:
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Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options (employees meeting ACA measurement)
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A 401K plan
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving
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A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.
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