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Location: NY-Long Island
Job Title: Activation Specialist (Part-time) - Long Island Radio
Position Overview
The Activation Specialist for Long Island Radio reports directly to the Promotions & Activations Manager and represents the radio stations as a Brand Ambassador at events and on social media, as well as assisting the promotions team in the office by preparing for events, fulfilling contests and prizing, and utilizing other skills to create content across departments.
This role is an entry-level, part-time position, with the opportunity to potentially shadow current CMG employees and assist in event activation, social media, marketing, promotions, event planning, and sales and programming.
Exceptional communication skills and an energetic personality are a requirement. This role will require working nights, weekends and holidays regularly, as well as the ability to lift 50 pounds.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Engaging with the public at events ranging from client locations to major festivals and concerts, which may require high levels of energy for several hours
• Show up professionally on-site at events, in the office and on social media
• Represent each radio station in the cluster through knowledge of, and passion for, the brands
• Set up and break down of station sound and promotional equipment (tents, banners, speakers, audio PA system) at station events
• Create and post engaging content, photos and video on station social media
• Assist with organization and maintenance of station vehicles and promotional equipment
• Compose accurate and detailed event recaps for management
• Effectively communicate with listeners via email, phone and in-person

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a professional team player with customer focus and ability to take initiative and direction
• 18 years of age or older
• Highly adaptable and professional
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Able to multi-task in a high-speed environment
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills including grammar, spelling and the ability to tailor copywriting to each stations' brand voice
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays throughout the year
• Possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Preferred Qualifications

• College coursework in marketing, public relations, digital media, preferred
• Event coordination, customer service and/or social media skills preferred

The wage scale for this position is $17 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by a variety of factors such as skills, certifications, and relevant work experience.
Benefits for Full-Time roles include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance available to the employee and employee's family (i.e. child, spouse, domestic partner)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care) and Health Savings Accounts

• Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance (supplemental and accidental, death, and dismemberment)

• Participation in CMG's 401(k) plan with generous company match and both pre-tax and Roth options

• Full-time hourly employees are eligible to earn up to 176 hours of PTO inclusive of paid sick and safe time under applicable law

• Part-time employees will receive one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked

• Up to eight (8) paid holidays & two (2) floating holidays throughout calendar year 2026

• Up to two (2) weeks of paid parental leave

• Employee assistance program

• All other benefits required by applicable law

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. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com
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