Job Posting – Underwriting Sales Rep
Underwriting Sales Representative
This position is responsible for corporate and business financial support of WYEP through underwriting. Primary responsibility is developing and maintaining underwriter accounts and soliciting sponsorships where appropriate. Underwriting sales representative will engage in direct sales activities: identify, cultivate and solicit contributions from potential business supporters; achieve ambitious sales goals.
Duties include scheduling underwriting credits, writing underwriting copy, managing billings and collections, and program log data base, staying abreast of FCC guidelines for underwriting. This person is expected to provide the Sales Manger with regular reports detailing current underwriting accounts and contacts made in pursuit of underwriting sales and collection. Work with the programming department and marketing to create sponsorship opportunities for potential contributors.
Skills and qualifications: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent is desired. Two years in sales, with a strong track record. Experience with planning and implementation radio sales marketing will be an asset. Experience in public radio or television will be an advantage. Excellent writing and oral communication skills, strong organizational and planning skills. Computer skills helpful, must have willingness to learn necessary computer program to fulfill billing and program log responsibilities as well as CRM and Media Audit software.
To be considered for this position please send a cover letter, resume salary history and references to Lee Ferraro, 67 Bedford Square Pittsburgh, PA 15203. No phone calls.
