KCSB-FM Promotions Director

The Promotions Director coordinates station promotion opportunities such as ticket giveaways, interviews, and tabling at events. As a result, he/she corresponds regularly with local venues, promoters, artists, and others to set up these opportunities. The Promotions Director also maintains a calendar of community events. The Promotions Director works closely with the Production Coordinator to ensure PSAs are made for events the station sponsors or otherwise promotes. The Promotions Director also works with the A.S. Assistant Director for Independent Media and KCSB Advisor on the annual fund drive and other projects to raise the radio station’s visibility.

Partial List of Duties/Regular Tasks

• Administer giveaways
  
• Contact with promoters and venues
  
• Work with Production Coordinator on PSAs
  
• Maintain community calendar
  
• Help organize KCSB’s small events for the University and SB communities
  
• Lead Promotions Subcommittee
  
• Coordinate volunteers for various tabling opportunities
  
• Organize and appoint volunteer work for KCSB events
  

Suggested Qualifications:

• Should have an understanding of the radio station, its media ethics, its operations, its policies, and its bylaws.
  
• Strong leadership skills, ability to prioritize tasks, complete projects on time, and meet deadlines strongly recommended.
  

Overarching Executive Committee responsibilities:

• Must be present in Santa Barbara for the entire school year and at least half of Winter break (depending on job position).
  
• Expected to attend all KCSB events.
  
• Must attend weekly Executive Committee meetings.
  
• Must maintain a program on FM during employment.
  
• Must lead and conduct a volunteer subcommittee for your department.
  
• Job goes from October 2017-June 2018.

Please answer the following questions in detail on a separate sheet of paper. Only typewritten responses attached to this application will be considered.

1. Please detail any and all relevant experience, inside and outside of KCSB/KJUC. Please provide evidence of any experience, if applicable.
   
2. What is your current impression of the Promotions Director position? Have you spoken with the current Promotions Director about this position? If so, what have you learned?
   
3. What kinds of other skills (i.e. technical, organizational, time management, personnel, etc.) do you have that you feel would help you in this position?
   
4. What is your impression of KCSB, including its values, mission, and significance? Be sure to address every aspect of the station.
   
5. Why do you want to be KCSB's Promotions Director?
   
6. What are some of your goals and objectives for this position, KCSB, and the publicity department?
   
7. What level of time commitment are you willing to devote to the carrying out of your goals and objectives?
   
8. Is there any additional information you feel is relevant?