Careers in Promotions

By Willy Franzen

Looking for an entry level job or internship in promotions? This is an overview of how to approach the search and a list of companies that might have relevant entry level and internship opportunities.

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You may not win fabulous prizes during the job search, but you could work somewhere that gives fabulous prizes away. If the idea of winning something big (or living vicariously through someone when they win) excites you, consider working in the promotion business.

Types of promotion businesses vary, ranging from online promotions that use social media to get buzz to incentive programs to selling physical products. The first step to running a good promotion business is getting people’s attention, and for this reason most promotion businesses have large marketing and communication departments. You can also work directly with the people sponsoring the prizes as an account management. Since a lot of promotion companies are online these days, web development and design jobs are also in demand, as these companies need to grab the people’s attention as well as they can.

Most of these positions require a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Experience with coordinating a contest won’t hurt either.

Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Promotions

SheKnows - SheKnows is a Scottsdale, AZ based “women’s lifestyle media platform” that “allows brands to distribute authentic content and integrated advertising at scale.”

See the complete SheKnows profile

Radio One - Radio One is a Lanham, MD based media company that focuses on targeting African-American and urban consumers through 54 radio stations.

See the complete Radio One profile

Destination Rewards - Destination Rewards is a Boca Raton, FL (and Plymouth, MI) based company that creates and manages “web-based customized rewards programs.”

See the complete Destination Rewards profile

G2 - G2 is a marketing communications agency that helps its clients sell more. They have offices in NYC, San Francisco, Chicago, and Philadelphia.

See the complete G2 profile

LockerDome - LockerDome is a St. Louis, MO based startup that offers a social media platform to help professional athletes, brands, and other sports properties” reach fans.

See the complete LockerDome profile

Clear Channel Communications - Clear Channel Communications is a media behemoth. They own more than 850 radio stations and nearly 1 million outdoor advertising displays.

See the complete Clear Channel Communications profile

Publishers Clearing House - I always knew that Publishers Clearing House gave away money, but I never understood the Port Washington, NY based company’s business model.

See the complete Publishers Clearing House profile

Entercom - Entercom is one of the five largest radio companies in the U.S. and they have a ton of job openings for new and recent grads.

See the complete Entercom profile

The Marketing Arm - The Marketing Arm is a Dallas, TX based marketing agency that focuses on building brand experiences through promotions, and they're hiring.

See the complete The Marketing Arm profile

BeachMint - BeachMint is a Santa Monica, CA based social commerce company that focuses on style, beauty, jewelry, and shoes.

See the complete BeachMint profile

Attack! - If you're interested in experiential marketing and event staffing, then a career with Attack! is well worth a look.

See the complete Attack! profile

Alloy Media + Marketing - Alloy Media + Marketing is headquartered in NYC and specializes in targeted youth media and promotional programs. They operate a few businesses in those areas.

See the complete Alloy Media + Marketing profile

Loyaltyworks - If you want to consider a career with Loyaltyworks, you should really read up on how the rewards and incentives industry works.

See the complete Loyaltyworks profile

ePrize - If one of your favorite brands is doing a holiday promotion, there’s a decent chance that ePrize is behind it. And you could work for them.

See the complete ePrize profile

Wildfire Interactive - Wildfire is a Palo Alto based company that helps brands run sweepstakes, contests, and give-aways via social networks, and they're hiring.

See the complete Wildfire Interactive profile

Don Jagoda Associates - Don Jagoda Associates is a big name in the sweepstakes industry, and right now they’re looking for an Assistant Account Executive in Melville, NY.

See the complete Don Jagoda Associates profile

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