Promotions Manager - WFXT TV

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 content.

• 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
• 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, online, print and billboards
• Coordinate with news and graphics department 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
• Other duties as assigned

• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Must possess interpersonal skills and have ability to work with internal and external clients

• 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
• Avid editing experience a plus