Job Posting #493632: Corporate Support Coordinator

WKAR-AM/FM/TV - Corporate Support Coordinator
Broadcasting Services, College of Communication Arts and Sciences    
Michigan State University

WKAR is seeking a Corporate Support Coordinator to generate revenue through the sale of underwriting and sponsorships of WKAR content.

Qualifications:

• A passion for public media, community, and sales
• Bachelor’s degree and three or more years’ experience in development, marketing, or media buying or sales
• Clear and concise writing, speaking and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service to multiple accounts from prospecting through invoicing and collection.
• Demonstrated achievement of performance goals through self-motivation, problem-solving, and collaboration
• Able to follow internal processes and guidelines
• Able to work in a fast- paced environment
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Job Responsibilities:

• Meet or exceed revenue goals.
• Manage a client list of current and lapsed underwriters, develop prospective clients, maintain records of contact information, meeting notes, follow up plan, and renewal dates.
• Create proposals for effective underwriting and sponsorship opportunities using research and communication with clients.
• Write effective underwriting messages while following FCC and WKAR guidelines.
• Enter contract information accurately into ProTrack to assure schedules air properly, announcements are read correctly, and clients are billed accurately.
• Represent WKAR at community and business events to develop and deepen relationships.
• Conduct business with integrity and in a way that is consistent with WKAR values.

WKAR is a division of the College of Communication Arts & Sciences at Michigan State University. It includes WKAR-TV, WKAR AM and FM, WKAR.org, the Radio Reading Service, and WKAR Ready-To-Learn, and reaches more than a half-million mid-Michigan residents each week, and contributes to the educational experience of Michigan State University's 50,000-plus student body. For additional information, please visit wkar.org.

Application deadline is April 12, 2018.  Qualified applicants can apply online by visiting careers.msu.edu and refer to job posting #493632.

MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.