Promotions


Job Title: JDriver/Promotion Assistant (Part-time)
Department: Marketing & Promotion
Reports to: Promotion Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

WLUP, 97.9 The Loop is looking for an energetic team member with extensive driving and towing experience. Position will require towing a covered auto trailer, or similar large trailer. Car racing experience & carmechanical knowledge a plus. A CDL is not required. This position supports the Promotion Department in the development and execution of station promotional efforts, publicity, special events and projects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Transporting The Loop stock car and trailer to events around the Chicagoland area.
2. Handling of Loop Stock car at events.
3. Must be able to maneuver trailer and vehicle safely.
4. Executes station promotions (Sales promotions, concerts, festivals, street marketing, etc.)
5. Assists in planning & management of all station promotions.
6. Collects, copies, organizes, and disseminates promotional materials.
7. Interacts with the general public & clients during events and other promotional activities.
8. Serves as a liaison for the promotions department assisting the department as needed.
9. Corresponds with vendors and/or venue organizations at concerts & promotional events.
10. Ensures station vehicles used in promotional activities are in safe working order.
11. Reports to Promotions Coordinator & Promotions Director
12. Other job-related duties as required.

Requirements:
• Age – 21 years or older
• Must possess valid driver's license and a demonstrated good driving record for operation of station vehicles
• Minimum 3 years towing experience in any industry
• Ability to meet federal/state/company driving standards (may include license verification, drug testing, driver's test and medical card.)
• Please include all driving/towing experience on resume and supply references
• Vehicle maintenance and/or mechanic experience a plus
• Knowledge of stock car racing
• Marketing & promotional background a plus
• Outgoing and upbeat personality is a MUST!
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with the public and as a team.
• Must work in a cooperative manner; interacting effectively with all station personnel, clients, outside vendors and listeners.
• Ability to work independently and operate effectively in high-pressure, time-critical situations
• Be able to work 20-30 hours/per week, including week nights and weekends

Qualifications:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). College Degree Preferred.
• A previous working relationship with media contacts, public relation firms and/or special events background, a plus.
• Computer proficient and able to use standard office equipment (i.e., computer, copier and fax machine)
• Must be willing to work in a smoke-free environment.
• Ability to multi-task and work long and varied hours

Physical Demands: [What is described here is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.]
• Substantial physical movement is required for this position. Must be able to lift & transport various equipment, including heavy items up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. Should be capable of maintaining oral communications despite various noise levels.

Merlin Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to Jeannine Moose, Promotion Director at jmoose@merlinchicago.com

On-Air


Job Title: On-Air / APD | Merlin Media Chicago
Description:
Chicago's newest station is looking for an Assistant Program Director who possesses strong on-air skills.

Candidates must meet the following criteria:
  • Minimum 5 years of medium/major market PD or APD
  • Thorough knowledge of Selector
  • Previous experience with automation system – NexGen preferred
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Understands Arbitron analysis
  • Previous experience managing and leading an on-air staff
  • Creative writing and conceptual skills

Submit materials to jobs@merlinmediallc.com and put "APD" in the subject line.




On-Air / Creative Services Director | Merlin Media Chicago
Description:
Chicago's newest station is looking for a Creative Services Director who possesses strong on-air skills.

Candidates must meet the following criteria:
  • Minimum 5 years of medium/major market on-air and/or imaging experience
  • Thorough knowledge of audio editing software – ProTools preferred
  • Previous experience with automation system – NexGen preferred
  • Strong creative writing and conceptual skills

Submit materials to jobs@merlinmediallc.com and put "Imaging" in the subject line.



Job Title: On-Air / Digital Content Producer | Merlin Media Chicago
Description:
Chicago's newest station is looking for an on-air host who is also proficient in producing remarkable digital content.

Candidates must meet the following criteria:
  • Minimum 5 years of medium/major market on-air experience
  • Previous experience with automation system – NexGen preferred
  • Strong creative writing and conceptual skills
  • Thorough CMS knowledge – preferably WordPress
  • Previous design and Photoshop skills preferred
  • Understands the digital and social space

Submit materials to jobs@merlinmediallc.com and put "Web" in the subject line.

Merlin Media is an EOE company.

Sales


Account Executive
Chicago – WLUP – Classic Rock, WKQX – Alternative Rock

We're looking for the modern hunter/gatherer. A salesperson who thrives in an environment of opportunity, and is always looking for more. To you, satisfaction isn't closing a deal, but finding the next bigger one, and then bigger one. We want passionate believers in spoken word media, and what it can do for businesses that use it in their marketing. If going into the business community and overturning every rock in the search of the next big deal is intimidating to you, then please, don't reply to this ad. Please. But if you have spirit, swagger, self-confidence, and relentless work ethic, it would be our honor to meet you.

Desired Skills & Experience

What's Required:
• College Degree- a degree in Business or Communications is preferred.
• Highly Organized
• Fearless
• A true passion for business development
• Excellent communication skills
• Modern presentation skills
• Ability to mine leads, cold call and build relationships
• Achieve or exceed assigned sales quotas and productivity targets
• Strong knowledge of the radio and media industry is helpful, but not required.
• Experience developing, and working with multiple clients simultaneously.
• Exceptional client management and time management skills.
• Excellent listening skills - ability to match a client's needs with our products.
• A great attitude. Someone who is naturally happy in a high energy, high pressure, high reward envirionment.

What you will be doing:
• Prospecting via cold calling and re-activating previous business to identify new business opportunities in order to build a substantial pipeline that will result in the achievement of assigned revenue goals.
• Interact with on-air personalities to sell endorsements, live-reads and branded content.
• Engageing in a high volume daily sales activities to exceed assigned quotas.
• Build and maintain customer relationships with key decision makers and influencers to obtain new sales, maximize product/services satisfaction and ensure proper post-sales support is provided.
• Having the ability to penetrate an account and grow our business throughout the organization and drive customer satisfaction into the entire account.
• Meet with key customers on a regular basis to strengthen relationships and to obtain additional business.

Please send your resume to:
salesjobs@merlinchicago.com