Sales
Full Time
Harrisonburg, VA
Corporate and Foundation Account Executive
466
WMRA Public Radio at James Madison University is seeking an Account Executive to join the radio sales team. The successful candidate will be a driven sales professional who takes initiative to secure significant business, non-profit and corporate foundation support for WMRA’s operating budget.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Meeting established sales goals.
- Identifying and contacting prospects to secure underwriting revenue.
- Preparing sales proposals and drafting underwriting copy.
- Maintaining and upgrading existing relationships with underwriting clients.
- Representing WMRA at community and station events as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Previous outside sales experience
- Enthusiasm for sales and promotion
- Ability to communicate in an outgoing and friendly manner, in both verbal and written formats
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Outlook
- Familiarity with public radio programming is a plus
- Familiarity with Nielsen ratings and FCC regulations for noncommercial radio underwriting is a plus
To learn more and to apply, go to joblink.jmu.edu and reference posting S2661, or go directly to https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/11957. Position is open until filled. Pay range: $45,000 - $55,000.
