Underwriting Coordinator

Closing Date:

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.

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Required Education and/or Experience:

• Associate's degree plus one (1) year of experience in sales, nonprofit development, or other revenue-generating position.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related field;

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

Job Duties and 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.