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Underwriting and Sponsorship Manager

KSMQ Public Television
Austin, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/16/2025

Underwriting and Sponsorship Manager

KSMQ Public Television is a non-profit public media broadcaster that provides essential media content and other services to over 700,000 residents in 22 counties in southeastern Minnesota and northeastern Iowa and we are seeking an Underwriting and Sponsorship Manager

Position Overview:

KSMQ Public Television is seeking a dynamic, career-minded Underwriting and Sponsorship Manager to build meaningful partnerships with businesses and organizations that support public television. This role offers the opportunity to connect organizations with KSMQ’s mission through sponsorship and underwriting opportunities. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong communication and relationship-building skills, passionate about serving the community and achieving measurable success.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Development

  • Identify and prospect new underwriting and sponsorship opportunities.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with local businesses, community leaders, and organizations.
  • Develop customized proposals and presentations to demonstrate value and align sponsorship goals.

Account Management

  • Write and manage sponsor messages in compliance with FCC guidelines.
  • Provide ongoing support and updates to sponsors, including organizing sponsor appreciation activities.
  • Tracking and Reporting
  • Maintain accurate records of sponsor activities, including tracking charts and rate cards.
  • Prepare and deliver monthly underwriting reports to leadership.

Creative Contributions

  • Assist in the creation of marketing materials, including print ads, graphics, and radio commercials for trade advertising.
  • Write and produce voiceovers for sponsor acknowledgments.

Additional Duties:

  • Capture photos related to sponsors for promotional use.
  • Manage the delivery of materials, such as renewal cards and appreciation plaques.
  • Collaborate with team members on station-wide initiatives.
  • Attend staff meetings and special events as required.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and PC-based software.
  • Detail-oriented, with a passion for building community relationships.
  • Self-motivated, goal-driven, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience:

  • Background in sales, marketing, or public media.
  • Knowledge of broadcasting underwriting guidelines and practices.
  • Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) tools is a plus.

Work Environment:

This position requires weekday travel to meet with clients and partners in the region. A valid driver’s license is required.

Benefits:

401(k) with matching

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

Paid time off (PTO)

Compensation:

This role offers a competitive base salary plus commission, with ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development.

To Apply:

Please send cover letter, resume, and two letters of recommendation to jobs@ksmq.org. No Phone Calls Please. Position is open until filled.

We value and respect diverse points of view and cultural backgrounds. The successful candidate will be expected do the same in the workplace and will embrace working directly with associates regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, political, religious, or socioeconomic background.

KSMQ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

  • Austin, MN 55912 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Austin, MN 55912: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, MN 55912

Salary : $55,000

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