Part Time On Air Talent (Posted 7/9/18)

Townsquare Media Binghamton includes well-known brands like 98.1 The Hawk, 99.1 The Whale, Wild 104, News Radio 1290 WNBF and CBS Sports Radio 1360.

PT Swing Shift/Fill In Personalities – Townsquare Media

Townsquare Media Binghamton, NY has an opportunity to join our talented team of on-air talent as Part-Time and Swing Shift Personalities to fill in on weekend, vacations and voice track shifts. If you’re a dynamic multi-media visionary who loves to entertain, engage, and play a vital role in the community you live and work in, and you have a proven track record of having done so, then YOU are just the person we want to speak with.

This person wants to be a part of a successful and growing radio company who highly values our brands, our talent and our family of employees. We hire great people, we provide them support, tools and freedom to execute creativity and develop their talent and brands…and in return we expect a high level of performance. We take great pride in winning with radio, digital and live events. 

The successful candidate will be able to connect and engage with the station’s target audience by keeping up with relevant trends and pop culture.

Qualifications

  • A minimum of two (2) years on air experience is required preferably with a Classic Rock format
  • The candidate will able to connect and engage with the station’s target audience by keeping up with relevant trends and pop culture.
  • Candidate should be digital savvy for blogging, social media posting and video content.

Part Time Board Operator/On Air Talent (Posted 7/9/18)

Job Summary

Townsquare Media Binghamton has an opportunity to join our talented team of on-air talent as Part-Time Board Operator and Swing Shift Personalities. If you’re a dynamic multi-media visionary who loves to entertain, engage, and play a vital role in the community you live and work in, and you have a proven track record of having done so, then YOU are just the person we want to speak with.

This person wants to be a part of a successful and growing radio company who highly values our brands, our talent and our family of employees and wants to be in Binghamton. We hire great people, we provide them support, tools and freedom to execute creativity and develop their talent and brands…and in return we expect a high level of performance. We take great pride in winning with radio, digital and live events. 

The successful candidate will be able to connect and engage with the station’s target audience by keeping up with relevant trends and pop culture.

Qualifications

  • A minimum of two (2) years on air experience is preferred
  • A flexible schedule is appreciated by not mandatory
  • The candidate will able to connect and engage with the station’s target audience by keeping up with relevant trends and pop culture
  • Candidate should be digital savvy for blogging, social media posting and video content

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge of all FCC rules and regulations
  • Computer literacy in applicable programs and excellent verbal communication skills
  • Public speaking skill and ability to interact with listeners and clients in a public setting
    Problem-solving ability and skill in prioritizing
  • Ability to interact with management and staff at all levels and to multi-task and handle pressures and deadlines
  • Skill in operation of control board, remote broadcasting, and other related production equipment    

Education and Licensing Requirements

  • Associate Degree preferred 
  • Must possess valid state driver’s license

Market Engineer IT Manager (Posted 7/9/18)

Townsquare Media Binghamton includes well-known brands in the market and is expanding with recent Acquisitions of stations. This will bring three FM signals and two directional AM's to the mix.

Summary

Responsible for all Technical Operations for a multi-station broadcast radio facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with all Company Engineering and Information Technology practices
  • Interface with Vice President of Engineering and Vice President, Information Technology on a regular basis
  • Interface with programming and other staff to achieve desired goals
  • FCC technical Rules Compliance
  • Technical Department purchasing, planning and budgeting
  • Studio equipment maintenance and updating
  • Transmission systems and transmitter plant maintenance
  • Digital storage and automation system maintenance (Nexgen experience preferred)
  • Web streaming systems maintenance
  • EAS systems logging compliance and equipment maintenance
  • Satellite systems installation maintenance and updating
  • Personal computer, servers, printers, software, LAN systems installation and maintenance
  • Telephone and voicemail systems maintenance and updating
  • Remote broadcast systems installation maintenance and updating
  • Promotion vans and station owned vehicle maintenance
  • Training and helping staff with equipment and computer issues
  • Building and physical plant HVAC , electrical and plumbing systems knowledge
  • After hours and weekend work as required
  • Other duties as necessary

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Technical training school, or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

Candidate should be familiar with Microsoft Windows (all versions), Microsoft Office, Networking concepts and computer hardware, wireless and handheld devices.

Certificates and Licenses:

SBE or computer related certification helpful, but not necessary

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as:  preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position.  Incumbent will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by the supervisor.


Media and Digital Sales Executive (Posted 7/9/18)

Townsquare Media is looking for dynamic professionals to join our team of sales executives!  Have a sense of what it takes to win? If you want to grow your career, can move at the speed of light and still have fun - Well then we want to talk to you.

Responsibilities

  • Prospect for qualified local and regional businesses, conduct thorough Customer Needs Analysis (C N A), present and close appropriate marketing solution programs. These programs may include any of Townsquare Media’s many assets for clients: Broadcast and Online radio, digital products such as display, streaming, loyalty programs, e-commerce, audience extension and digital marketing services.
  • Leverage our live event platform to sell sponsorship and sales programs to new and existing clients.
  • Create new relationships with local and regional businesses in our area.
  • Work with local and corporate marketing teams to develop campaign support materials.
  • Responsible to accurately project revenues, meet and exceed monthly budgets for all product lines and overachieve annual budgets.
  • Enter new customer data and other sales contract details for station clients into our CRM database.
  • Follow accountabilities set forth by your Sales Manager to help guide you to success achieving monthly sales quotas consistently.
  • Provide insight and value to executive management to shape the future of our organization.

Qualifications

  • Goal oriented, a strong work ethic and a sense of what it takes to win is essential
  • The successful candidate will be smart, curious, tenacious, entrepreneurial, independent, passionate, enthusiastic and work with urgency to meet deadlines
  • Strong desire to be coached, mentored, and developed while comfortable being an individual contributor 
  • Comfortable with prospecting and cold calling
  • Ability to engage clients quickly and develop rapport
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Growth opportunity is great.  TSM is a fast growing public company offering unlimited earning potential to our managers and salespeople.
  • Previous sales experience preferred but not required
  • Associates/Bachelor’s business/marketing-related degree or equivalent experience

Benefits

  • Highly Competitive Base Salary plus Uncapped Commission
  • Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly contests
  • 3 weeks of Vacation Time
  • Company provided Laptop
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • High Energy Work Environment
  • Opportunity for Upward Mobility

Regional Integrated Digital Sales Executive (Posted 7/9/18)

Townsquare Media Binghamton, NY

Townsquare Media Binghamton is seeking a seasoned Integrated Sales Executive that focuses on digital media solutions with a true “hunter” mentality to bring our full suite of cross - platform solutions to market. 

We’re looking for an expert with proven success at selling Advanced Audience Targeting and Extended Reach Digital solutions as well as knowledge of new/emerging digital advertising technologies and techniques.  This front line seller will be responsible for building out new revenue channels at the regional level to both agencies and direct clients.

The ideal candidate has an entrepreneurial spirit, who works with a sense urgency and passion, and thrives in this early stage, market development phase.  This new role will work closely with Local sales teams and leadership teams. This is an ideal role for a solutions-based seller who is comfortable building new lists, prospecting and closing new business.

Core Responsibilities

  • Build out new revenue channels at Regional and Local Key Account levels
  • Create, implement and execute on a Sales Territory/Account Plan to drive direct and agency sales efforts, with a focus on Advance Audience Targeting and Extended Reach Digital solutions in the Central New York, Southern Tier of New York and Northern Pennsylvania areas
  • Work independently from, and long-side, Local Sellers in the Binghamton market
  • Perform a client needs analysis with prospects and (cross sell) existing customers to determine the best solutions for your customers
  • Deliver compelling presentations that highlight our competitive advantages
  • Develop needs-based solution proposals
  • Meet and Exceed Revenue Targets
  • Be successful with cold calling, prospecting and scheduling your own appointments as this is a front line seller role focused on Regional Agencies and Direct Clients in the Central New York, Southern Tier of New York and Northern Pennsylvania areas
  • Research opportunities thoroughly and proactively, identifying an advertiser's needs while working with Client Services to propose efficient solutions
  • Expert level understanding of exchange platform and advanced audience targeting capabilities and their value proposition for customers to drive business unit growth and revenue
  • Establish strong relationships with advertising agency and client-direct personnel, including all decision-makers and key influencers from junior media planners to top management
  • Act as a digital media mentor and resource to our client base and general sales staff
  • Become a positive and influential presence in your region

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years sales experience as an individual contributor in a sales (hunter) role
  • Digital Sales background (i.e. mobile, video, display, social, email and paid search)
  • Proven experience selling Advanced Audience Targeting, Extended Reach, and Programmatic offerings
  • Consultative/Solutions selling experience vs. a single Product selling background
  • Proven track record in meeting/exceeding monthly, quarterly and annual revenue goals
  • Consistent performer and responder to daily, weekly and monthly Sales KPI’s
  • Demonstrable experience at new market and revenue development
  • Previous Radio, Events and Sponsorship sales experience a huge PLUS
  • Deep contacts with Regional Agencies and Direct Clients with focus on Healthcare Services, Retail, Travel/Tourism, Automotive, Energy and Government is a plus
  • Independent, Entrepreneurial, comfortable in a fast pace, early stage environment
  • Detail-oriented, someone who rolls up their sleeves and gets the job done
  • Intellectual curiosity to surface insights & implications and use this knowledge to think creatively about how to advance our Regional offerings
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate compelling value propositions for  our Digital Solutions
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Superior knowledge of new/emerging digital advertising technologies and techniques
  • entrepreneurial spirit, a self-starter, who works with urgency and passion
  • Regional travel estimated to be 25-35% of the time
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience is required

PT Promotions/Street Team (Posted 7/9/18)

Townsquare Media Group
NY, United States (Bignhamton)
Townsquare Media Binghamton includes the well-known brands 98.1 The Hawk, 99.1 The Whale, Wild 104, News Radio 1290 WNBF and CBS Sports Radio 1360

PART-TIME STREET TEAM

SUMMARY 

Townsquare Media Binghamton is looking for energetic Part-Time Street Team members to help with station appearances, live broadcasts, promotions and live events. Applicants must have a flexible schedule, are organized, dependable self-starters who are able to set up station equipment (some heavy lifting required). Professional appearance, friendly demeanor and clean driving records are musts. 

This is a PAID position with part time hours and is open to those ready and willing to handle ANY task handed to them. Job hours will vary from week to week and you will most definitely need to be available weeknights and weekends.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Driving station vehicles to and from events
  • Transporting equipment, setting up and tearing down equipment at events
  • Execute on-site station contests and promotions
  • Responsible for the overall look and feel of the event with the station’s brand in mind--including banner placement and location set-up
  • Excellent customer service skills enabling you to interact with and get station listeners involved in station promotions.
  • Must have a basic understanding of digital media such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube
  • Taking pictures and video at events for later use on websites
  • Must possess a valid driver's license, have reliable transportation and a clean driving record.
  • Position includes occasional clerical duties where proficiency in Microsoft Office software is preferred.
  • No experience required but event/marketing experience a plus

Local brands:

About Us

Townsquare Media Group is a diversified media, entertainment, and digital marketing services company that owns and operates radio, digital and live event properties. The Company specializes in creating and distributing original entertainment, music and lifestyle content. Its assets include 312 radio stations and over 325 local companion websites in 66 small to mid-sized markets, making it the third largest owner of radio stations, a national portfolio of music and entertainment digital properties reaching over 50 million US unique visitors monthly, including Taste of Country, Diffuser.fm, Ultimate Classic Rock, Loudwire, The FW, GuySpeed, ScreenCrush and PopCrush, approximately 500 live music and non-music events annually, and Seize the Deal, an E-commerce business.

TOWNSQUARE MEDIA BROADCASTING, LLC MAINTAINS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE AND IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. APPLICANTS MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S.

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