KRVS Public Media Underwriting Director
Company: Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Position Title: KRVS Radio Station: Underwriting Director
Responsibilities : The Underwriting Director will report to the
General Manager of KRVS and is responsible for managing all
underwriting sales at KRVS, the public radio equivalent of
advertising. Applicants must be comfortable speaking with business
owners, making cold calls, and promoting KRVS's value to the
community. The Underwriting Director crafts specific messages for
each client and handles all on-air scheduling. Well over 100 local
businesses support the radio station financially each year, so
applicants must have excellent organizational skills. Fast,
friendly communication with every client is essential, including
processing accounts payable and receivable with assistance from
KRVS's business and accounting coordinator. The Underwriting
Director will also play an integral role in semi-annual membership
drives. Key Responsibilities will include: --- Generating revenues
that meets/exceeds established sales targets. --- Analyzing and
providing necessary sales reports and market analysis that identify
growth opportunities. --- Reviewing reports, periodicals, and other
materials to identify prospective funding sources. --- Negotiating
final agreements with underwriters consistent with state rules and
regulations. --- Serving as liaison with other staff regarding
underwriting. --- Coordinating underwriter maintenance including
billing and collections. --- Identifying prospective corporate
funding sources for proposed and existing KRVS programs. ---
Maintaining client communication and ensuring client satisfaction.
--- Working collaboratively with internal partners to drive
revenue. --- Monitoring competition to continually find new account
leads. --- Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications: Qualifications: --- Bachelor's Degree in Radio and
Broadcasting, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public
Relations or closely related field --- (2) years of related
experience preferred. --- The ability to successfully articulate a
marketing and sales strategy for broadcast media.
Keywords: Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Lafayette , KRVS Public Media Underwriting Director, Advertising , Lafayette, Louisiana
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