Brand Ambassador/Marketing Assistant

Brand Ambassador/Event Assistant

Summary of Position

Newsday is looking for an on-call Brand Ambassador/ Event Assistant to assist in the set-up, breakdown and execution of on and off-site operations of event marketing initiatives and to support the Newsday events managers providing exceptional customer service to event patrons.

Essential Duties & Functions

• 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.

Essential Job Knowledge & Skills

• 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.

Compensation 

• The hourly base range for this role is $19.00 - $25.00, commensurate with experience.

Physical Requirements

• 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.
• Ability and willingness to perform job duties in outdoor environments that can be exposed to heat, cold, sun, wind, rain 
• 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.

Newsday Media Group is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and incumbents are selected, placed, trained, compensated and promoted without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or disability or other classifications protected by applicable law. In addition, Newsday Media Group provides a reasonable accommodation for applicants/incumbents with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation.