Music Promotions Manager

KALW is hiring a Music Promotions Manager to implement its KALW Presents music program, manage the music department's promotional calendar and databases, and provide excellent customer service.

The KALW Music Promotions Manager oversees the maintenance and growth of KALW Presents, KALW’s event tickets and partnerships program, while managing KALW's community calendar and identifying opportunities to expand KALW’s reach through strategic promotional partnerships.

• Coordinate ticket giveaways for KALW Presents concerts and festivals across multiple platforms, including on-air, social, and enews
• Write scripts for on-air ticket giveaways
• Manage ticket giveaway scheduling across 14+ music programs
• Write social media posts and contribute to multimedia campaigns
• Write on-air promotional copy following FCC and station guidelines
• Manage online events calendar for KALW Presents
• Communicate internally with music hosts, updating on partnerships and promotions
• Manage digital files and gather assets for social media posts from external partners
• Collaborate internally with multiple teams on on-air, web, enews, and social promotions
• Work closely with KALW music and cultural programmers and core staff to identify presents and promotional opportunities, prioritize partnerships and opportunities, and contribute to the curation of the overall program
• Seek out best practices from other like-minded media organizations
• Track and analyze efforts to determine what’s working and what isn’t, and possible reasons why
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Daily communicate with radio listeners, ticket winners, and field queries about upcoming events
• Weekly send detailed Will Call and Box Office instructions for winners
• Data entry and database management

• Build and maintain relationships with local music venues and promoters
• Collaborate with venues, promoters, and artist management for promotions
• Coordinate and send proposals to potential sponsors/partners
• Monitor local event calendars for upcoming partnership opportunities
• Communicate with partners in a timely fashion
• Monitor performance of partnerships and activations across digital media platforms, including KALW.org, social media accounts, and newsletters

• Occasional nights/weekends support for community building events
• Act as Booth Ambassador for KALW Music at internal and partner live music events such as NPR Tiny Desk, Stern Grove Festival, Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, Music Host Meet & Greets, and KALW live music sessions
• Coordinate team of staff and volunteers for live event support (tabling/flyering)
• Coordinate and assist recruiting and training of a core group of volunteers for in-person events

• Professionally represent KALW in the community by participating in community events and advancing the unique role and importance of KALW
• Serve as a visible ambassador and communicator of KALW’s mission and activities
• Participate and contribute to a fundraising strategy aligned with strategic priorities for KALW
• Assist leadership to ensure smooth operation of on-air campaigns and consistent messaging
• Participate and contribute to the implementation of KALW’s strategic plan and vision
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Model respectful, inclusive, responsible behavior consistent with KALW’s mission and values
• Foster a professional and collaborative environment through punctuality, accountability, open and honest communication, and ethical behavior
• Adhere to safety standards and company policies, maintain a positive attitude, and adapt to company changes
• Respect different backgrounds, perspectives, and working styles while fostering a psychologically safe environment
• Responsibly use and protect company equipment, information, and facilities
• Attend staff meetings and trainings

• Detail oriented
• Excellent professional communication and writing skills
• Excellent time management
• Project management experience
• Good…