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Events and Promotions Director – WPLN

EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR – WPLN

Nashville Public Radio is seeking an experienced events professional to fill the full-time position of Events and Promotions Director. The individual in this role will report to the Vice President of Development and is responsible for developing and managing activities related to events for Nashville Public Radio, with a specific focus on WPLN News event opportunities. The Events and Promotions Director will create memorable experiences for our audiences, fulfill and expand community engagement opportunities, and be responsible for the project management of events. We’re looking for someone who’s a strategic thinker, mission-driven, team-oriented, and highly collaborative. Our Events and Promotions Director will excel while working in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate proficiency in managing small and large-scale events.

Position Summary

The Events and Promotions Director will work across the organization to leverage content and initiatives to create events that make Nashville Public Radio more visible, relevant, and valuable to Middle Tennessee. This position will have primary responsibility for fundraising and community-based events and will integrate fundraising and sponsorship strategies to create new sources of revenue. This role will be responsible for all aspects of the event experience – from assigning roles and deliverables to ensuring that our on-site presence reflects the quality and professionalism that audiences expect.

Responsibilities

Event Strategy

  • In partnership with the VP of Development, create and implement an annual WPLN News events plan for in-person audience engagement and revenue generation.
  • Develop and implement project management plans per event, including managing deadlines, partner relationships and event execution.
  • Serve as point of contact for venues and partners throughout the planning and execution of events.
  • Provide event reporting and proof-of-performance documentation following each event.
  • Work closely with content teams to identify opportunities to enhance audience engagement.

Event Management

  • Work directly with content team, sponsorship team, and administrative staff on event planning and execution.
  • Manage vendor relationships, negotiating contracts and pricing.
  • Attend all events and schedule tasks and responsibilities for additional staff members and volunteers. Oversee on-site presence and logistics.
  • Manage invitation process for events, in partnership with the Development team and volunteers, as appropriate.
  • Oversee all event constituent tracking, including providing invitation and attendee lists for entry into database.
  • Oversee a station-wide volunteer system and process to assist with volunteer management, including the identification of volunteer opportunities, and implementing a tracking system to measure and organize volunteer engagement.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned, including assisting with fund drives.

NECESSSARY SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • 3-5 years of event experience with demonstrated success in revenue generating events.
  • Proven skills in event production, vendor management, project management, and collaborating across teams.
  • Track record with developing experiential content that engages and delights diverse audiences.
  • Work experience in media, nonprofit, marketing, or public relations is a plus.
  • Must have command of the following software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other Office applications.
  • Bachelor’s Degree.
  • A valid Tennessee driver’s license

POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position. Days and hours of work vary, and this position can be in- office or a hybrid structure. This individual will work occasional evenings and weekends.

At Nashville Public Radio, we are looking for people who are curious about the world and are excited about our mission. If it sounds like you would be a good fit for our team, apply today. If you do not meet every position qualification but have some of these skills and feel you could be the right candidate for the job, we would like to hear from you.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee in this position is frequently standing, walking, or sitting; using hands to finger, handle, or feel; reaching with hands and arms, and talking or hearing.

Lifts Weight or Exerts Force Work Environment

The employee in this position may regularly lift up to 20 pounds.

Vision

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

SALARY INFORMATION

$64,000 (Negotiable based on experience)

About Nashville Public Radio

Nashville Public Radio serves Middle Tennessee by providing trusted in-depth news, engaging music, and unique cultural programs on 90.3 FM WPLN News, WNXP, Nashville Classical Radio, and our various digital platforms. For more than 60 years, listeners have turned to this community supported service for programming that inspires conversation and curiosity, educates, and entertains. Our values are:

  • To operate the station at the highest level of professional standards and integrity.
  • To be responsive to our listeners, members, supporters, and public.
  • To exhibit mutual respect for our peers and audience.
  • To value the member and community support that our station receives.
  • To work together in an environment that encourages participation and sharing of the decisions that affect the station and our listeners.

Nashville Public Radio is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in our hiring. Nashville Public Radio is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation.

Nashville Public Radio offers a generous benefit package including medical, vision, dental, and a robust Employee Assistance Program inclusive of six free sessions of counseling each year and basic legal assistance. Long-term disability and life insurance are provided at no cost to employees. We also have up to 40 days of paid parental or medical leave, inclusive for adoptive and/or foster parents.

In addition to these benefits, employees receive vacation and sick leave, access to a 401(k) plan with employer matching, and 13 paid holidays, 2 of which are floating to employee preference.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, and/or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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