Promotions Manager – WAVE FM

At ARN, we’re building Australia’s leading entertainment company — where great content, powerful audiences and innovative platforms come together to drive growth.

From our iconic broadcast brands to podcasts, streaming, social and live experiences, we create content that entertains Australians and connects brands to audiences at scale. With a national footprint across metro and regional markets and a clear focus on digital acceleration, audience growth and commercial impact, ARN is evolving fast — and our people play a critical role in making it happen.

We’re looking for a Promotions Manager to join the WAVE FM team on a 15-month fixed-term contract from 1 November 2026 to late January 2028.

Based in Wollongong, you’ll develop and deliver activations, promotions and competitions that entertain our listeners and engage the local community in this high energy role.

About the role:

As Promotions Manager, you’ll collaborate closely with Sales and Content teams to plan, deliver and execute engaging station promotions, events and experiences that drive audience growth and deliver strong commercial outcomes for our clients.

Key responsibilities include

- Planning and delivering content‑led and client‑integrated promotions and events from concept through to activation
- Collaborating with station leadership to develop promotions that benefit both the station and commercial partners
- Developing forward plans, seasonal promotions and sales proposals aligned to revenue and ratings objectives
- Managing on‑ground event delivery, including logistics, venues and prizing
- Maintaining the station’s Calendar of Events and ensuring all campaigns are delivered on time and on brand
- Preparing terms & conditions, risk assessments and permit applications, ensuring all legal and compliance requirements are met

About you: You’re a confident and organised promotions professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. You’ll bring:

- Proven experience delivering promotions,



events or integrated campaigns (media, marketing or events environment preferred)
- Robust stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across Sales, Content and external partners
- Excellent planning, organisation and project management skills, with strong attention to detail
- A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset and the ability to juggle multiple priorities under pressure

What’s in it for you:

- Paid Parental Leave (18 weeks for primary carers & 4 weeks for secondary carers) | Bonus Leave (up to an extra week of leave per year) | Birthday Leave | Charity Leave
- Discounts on lifestyle & entertainment with big name brands, including savings on health insurance and gym memberships | Novated leasing & superannuation salary sacrifice
- Education assistance | Build your expertise & abilities with award-winning learning programmes | Long-term career progression
- ARN perks & benefits, including giveaways, merch, events, free and discounted tickets)

Our culture: We have four behaviours that make up our ‘Culture in Action’ – how we act every day to create a great place to work:

- Aim High – set big goals and achieve together
- Own It – take ownership and be solutions focused
- Be Your Best Self – create the environment we need to thrive
- Make a Difference – seek out ways to have a positive impact

Bring your skills, genius and energy along on our journey – APPLY NOW. Upload your cover letter and resume. For more details, head to www.arn.com.au and connect with us via Instagram (@arn_media_au) and LinkedIn (LinkedIn / ARN).

ARN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

For individuals with disabilities who need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please contact the People & Culture team at the relevant state office: https://arn.com.au/contact-us/

📌 Promotions Manager - WAVE FM (City of Wollongong)
🏢 ARN Media
📍 City of Wollongong