Underwriting Coordinator

WORT 89.9 FM

Madison, WI Job Details Part-time Up to $21,840 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Google Drive Computer literacy Full Job Description

WORT 89.9 FM

is hiring an Underwriter Coordinator! The part-time job is to obtain new contracts for underwriting; service, renew, extend, or augment existing contracts; and to develop and maintain underwriting materials. This is a 20-hour-per-week position, including in-office and remote work days. You can find the details of the job, including desired qualifications, below. Interested candidates should email the Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator, Adrienne Ranney, at . The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on Sunday, November 4th. Candidates are required to submit a resume and cover letter detailing any related schooling or work experience and why they are interested in this type of work. WORT is an equal opportunity employer, and people from historically disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. WORT is a listener-sponsored community radio station in downtown Madison (located at 118 S Bedford St). The station broadcasts a mix of music, talk, and news radio.

POSITION

Underwriting Coordinator (part-time)

REPORTS TO

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Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator HOURS:

20 hours a week

PAY:

$21 an hour

DESCRIPTION

Develop and maintain underwriting materials, including those on the web. Obtain new contracts for underwriting; service, renew, extend, or augment existing contracts; create scripts for underwriting announcements. Notify the Music & Production Director of new announcements and notify the bookkeeper of new contracts. Obtain underwriting leads from WORT volunteers; contact potential underwriters (businesses and organizations) to solicit underwriting relationships and sales. Tracking underwriting spots and when they were played. Develop and execute effective community presentations, meetings, and mailings to solicit new underwriting sales and relationships. Cold calling and reliable transportation to business pitch meetings will be required.

OUR EXPECTATIONS

• You have an energetic and outgoing personality.
• Confident communicator via phone, in-person, and email.
• You are self-motivated, dependable, and punctual.
• You are able to work without supervision in an independent setting.
• You have a strong eye for detail and organization.
• Comfortable working a hybrid schedule with required in-office days.

QUALIFICATIONS

Interest in sales and a passion to learn. Must be computer literate, familiar with Google Drive and documents, willing to work with a diverse community, and willing to work some evenings and weekends. A background in sales is preferred.

WE PROVIDE

• Hands-on training.
• A supportive environment for you to learn more about the programming, people, and inner workings of a radio station.
• A creative environment to pitch ideas for businesses, methods of engaging the public, and promotional ideas.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY

Contact Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator Adrienne Ranney at r 608-321-9583.

Pay:

Up to $21,840.00 per year People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Madison, WI 53703