The Promotions Coordinator is part of the Creative Services department and champions the KFYR-TV brand in the Bismarck/Mandan, Minot, Williston, and Dickinson markets by coordinating station marketing initiatives and executing community-facing projects. Reporting to the Director of Sales, this role works closely with internal departments, such as the News department, and external partners (including non-profits) to promote station priorities, strengthen community relationships, and deliver meaningful, well-run public service campaigns and events.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Champion station marketing and branding efforts across community initiatives and station campaigns.
- Coordinate and execute station community projects, including partnerships with non-profits and local organizations.
- Help plan, schedule, and support station appearances, community events, remote broadcasts, and promotional activations.
- Coordinate project timelines, checklists, and approvals; keep stakeholders informed of status and next steps.
- Support creation and distribution of promotional materials (print/digital/event collateral), ensuring brand consistency.
- Maintain relationships with community partners; identify opportunities for collaboration aligned to station goals.
- Assist with internal communications and cross-department coordination (News, Sales, Creative Services, Digital, Engineering, Operations).
- Track event details and outcomes (attendance, partner feedback, photos/video assets, recap notes) and maintain organized records.
- Coordinate logistics such as venues, vendor needs, station equipment requests, signage, staffing plans, and event-day run-of-show.
- Represent KFYR-TV professionally at community events and partner meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- 1–3+ years of experience in marketing, promotions, communications, event coordination, community relations, or related field (broadcast/media a plus).
- Strong organization and project management skills; able to manage multiple projects with deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; professional presence with community partners.
- High attention to detail and ability to follow brand standards.
- Proficiency with common business tools (Microsoft 365/Google Workspace); willingness to learn station systems.
- Comfortable working evenings/weekends as needed for events.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally (some lifting/transport of event materials may be required).
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):
- Experience working with non-profits, sponsorship activation, community outreach, or public service campaigns.
- Basic design/content skills (e.g., Canva/Adobe) and/or social media support experience.
- Video production skills: ability to write scripts, light and shoot video, and edit finished pieces (experience with tools like Adobe Premiere/Final Cut/DaVinci Resolve a plus).
- Comfortable using AI tools to support day-to-day work (brainstorming, outlining, rough drafts, workflow support), while bringing strong original creativity and judgment—human-led ideas are essential.
- Familiarity with event production elements (run-of-show, staffing plans, vendor coordination).
We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account with Company contributions
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employer-paid life and disability benefits
- Paid parental leave benefits
- Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
- 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
- Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
- Focus on Caring
