Newsday Media Group · 1 month ago
Brand Ambassador/ Event Assistant
Melville, NY
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19/hr - $25/hrNewsday Media Group is seeking an on-call Brand Ambassador/Event Assistant to support their event marketing initiatives. The role involves setting up and breaking down events, engaging with the community, and providing exceptional customer service to event patrons.
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Responsibilities
Coordinating with the larger objectives of Newsday’s community outreach efforts (move circulation, promote content etc.), this individual will work to advance the visibility of Newsday’s content and community involvement
This individual will be engaged in the community to further the goals of each sponsored event
Set up and breakdown of events which includes but not limited to: loading and unloading van/truck, set up and breakdown of tents and other event equipment; assembling items and materials to distribute to event patrons
Support events and service event patrons by working multiple stations as determined at each event
Create a positive patron experience and engagement through exceptional customer service orientation
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
High-energy personality that can balance their excitement with an attention to detail
Must possess strong organizational and verbal and written communication skills
Ability to think on-the-go as well as to improvise to enhance Newsday's exposure wherever/whenever possible
Clean and valid New York State driver's license and reliable means of transportation to commute to/from events throughout Long Island
Superior customer service orientation and presentation
Ability to deal effectively with the public and large crowds
Perform job duties in outdoor environments that can be exposed to heat, cold, sun, wind, and rain
Ability and willingness to work an on-call flexible schedule, to include weekends, holidays, extended hours, early mornings and evening, as needed to support events throughout the year at various locations across Long Island
Ability to reach, bend push/pull, lift and carry as necessary with or without accommodation
Ability to lift/carry up to 60lbs and push/pull cart of supplies as needed to set up meetings, functions, and events
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time throughout shift
This position requires occasional travel when participating in off-site events and initiatives
This position is on-call and scheduled based on events throughout the year
Ability to work a flexible and varied schedule to include weekends, holidays and extended hours as needed to support business needs
Company
Newsday Media Group
Newsday Media Group (NMG) is one of the nation’s most dynamic media organizations, serving Long Island and New York City through its portfolio of mobile and digital products, print publications and live events.
Founded in 1940
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.38MKey Investors
Meta Journalism Project
2023-02-27Grant· $0.38M
2008-07-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Matthew Catania
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Cutrone
COO Chief of Operations
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