WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER PUBLIC BROADCASTING

Western Kentucky University, Educational Telecommunications – Public Broadcasting, is seeking applicants for a Development Officer Public Broadcasting.  This position will solicit corporate

support and manage corporate account relationships for Western Kentucky University Public Radio

and WKYU-PBS.  The position reports to the Director of Development.  This is a grant funded position and continued employment is subject to availability of funds.

Responsibilities:

·         Meets revenue goals for WKU Public Radio and WKYU Public Television programs and events through direct contacts with key senior decision makers in corporations, advertising agencies, businesses and non-profits.

·         Emphasis on customer satisfaction and retention.

·         Serves as development associate for corporate support activities for a CPB-qualified, NPR-member public radio station, PBS affiliated public television station.

·         Prospects and solicits contributions from businesses and organizations to include making presentations to advertising agencies on a local and regional level.

·         Develops, initiates and pursues community relations activities that effectively position and promote WKU Public Media programs and services to the community.

·         Other duties as deemed necessary.

Required Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s Degree or four years equivalent work related experience.

·         Experience in dealing with business, corporations, and agencies on a professional level.

·         Highly self-motivated

·         Knowledge of and enthusiastic commitment to the goals of public broadcasting is essential.

·         Experience with computers to include database, word processing and email is critical.

·         Willingness to travel within the service area with access to an automobile

·         Excellent written and oral presentation skills.

·         Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications:

·         3 -5 years sales experience preferably in a service sector business or broadcasting/media sales category.

·         Successful track record of meeting and exceeding sales goals.

·         Knowledge of advertising and marketing department and agency functions, services hierarchy and trends.

·         Proven track record of successful sales working with key decision makers.

·         Knowledge of audience demographics or market analysis.

Salary Grade:  108     Expected Salary Range:  $32,712.00 - $43,824.00 annually

Applications for employment will be accepted electronically only.  Interested candidates must submit

a cover letter describing qualifications and experience, current resume, and the names, addresses and daytime phone numbers of three professional references using the online application.  Please refer to the following website to apply:  http://asaweb.wku.edu/wkujobs.  Reference requisition number S2158.  For further assistance call (270) 745-5934.  To ensure full consideration submit application materials by February 6, 2009.  Position will remain open until filled. 

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply including women, minorities, persons with disabilities and disabled veterans.

Western Kentucky University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.