What are the responsibilities and job description for the Promotions Manager - WFXT TV position at Cox Media Group, LLC?
Location: MA-Boston
Job Title: Promotions Manager - WFXT TV
Position Overview
Help bring the Boston 25 News Brand to life through compelling writing and strategic conceptualization. The ideal candidate will have the passion to produce dynamic creative, have solid news judgment and is digital savvy. They must have excellent knowledge of all social media platforms and marketing on all social media platforms. The Promotions Manager reports to the Director of Creative Services. They are responsible for the marketing of the Boston 25 Brand, news product, and work with Studio 25 Production Manager on sales related/lifestyle content.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise the day-to-day production of news promotion, supervising a team of producer/editors
- Attend news meetings, meets with producers to determine stories to promote, proofreads scripts and places spots on various platforms. Also has the ability to tell a short story through video
- Plan advertising and promotional campaigns on tv, internet and social and OTT
- Work with Creative Services Director on marketing plans and selection of which media to advertise in, such as radio, television, and all social platforms
- Coordinate with all departments to present a unified image to viewers
- Develop plan for promotion and assign producer/editors to execute plan
- Conceptualize, coordinate and produce news image campaigns for the TV station
- Work on creative with producers/editors and designers. Must understand the fundamentals of design, from layouts to composition
- Attend research sessions and use learned research in promotional campaigns, and help create marketing strategies from learned research
- Responsible for trafficking promotional logs. Co-manage promotional inventory using WideOrbit
- Plan and execute digital and social media promotional campaigns. Properly place creative on appropriate platform
- Must possess interpersonal skills and have ability to work with internal and external clients
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Avid editing experience a plus
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university in marketing or journalism preferred
- Five years’ experience in a similar role in a television environment preferred
- Two years’ experience in a management role preferred
The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $130,000 annually.
About Cox Media Group
CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations.
CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations.
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Salary : $80,000 - $130,000
