Underwriting Coordinator - KLRE/KUAR

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

18d

About The Position

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation. The KLRE/KUAR Statewide Underwriting Coordinator oversees and maintains fundraising efforts with corporations and nonprofit organizations. The Underwriting Coordinator reports directly to the Director of Development and coordinates all efforts with the UA Little Rock Public Radio leadership team. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Requirements

Associate’s degree plus one (1) year of experience in sales, nonprofit development, or other revenue-generating position.
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of public radio and its mission and to communicate its importance in a compelling and engaging way
Knowledge of radio sales and public radio underwriting
Knowledge of digital ad sales
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong computer skills
Knowledge of, or ability to learn broadcast traffic software
Knowledge of, or ability to learn web content management programs
Knowledge of public radio mission and programming
Ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in related field
Three (3) or more years of experience in development, marketing, public relations, volunteer management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Serve as a liaison between the station and its business and organizational contributors, maintain frequent contact and recognition to build and maintain relationships with contributors
Identify prospective business and organizational contributors, and/or agencies and foundations as appropriate, using effective sales and negotiation techniques to secure new and maintain existing business and organizational contributions and relationships
Monitor and research all available resources to identify businesses and organizations as potential contributors, maintain accurate and current records on all business contributors
Maintain a consistent schedule of cold calls, emails, mailings, and schedules contacts to solicit new business and organizational contributions
Write underwriting copy to meet client needs, FCC regulatory requirements, and station mission and standards; work with announcer(s) to record and load underwriting spots verifying accuracy, pronunciation, and ensuring spots run on time
Schedule underwriting orders in station traffic software system; coordinate with operations coordinator and program director to ensure spots are placed, and to verify spots run when appropriate
Coordinate trade sponsorship agreements, including local media advertising partners and catering
Assist with station marketing through writing and coordination of press releases with station and UA Little Rock Office of Communications and Marketing staff, station social media accounts, station website, email newsletters, and through the development and production of advertisements for station events, initiatives, and fund drives
Assist with the planning, promotion, and production of fund drives, special events and outreach projects as needed
Coordinate sponsorships for events and major fundraising functions
Other duties as assigned