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Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, business, or related field required. Three years demonstrably successful outside sales experience required. Valid driver's license required. Experience in a media-related organization and public broadcasting station preferred.
DUTIES:
To secure cash and in-kind revenues from business and
institutional partners that underwrite WSIU programs and services, and conduct activities supporting this function. Requires complex, specialized knowledge to research and develop client base; assess marketing needs of potential clients across virtually all public and private sector industries; develop WSIU multi-media and service proposals to meet those needs; present proposals and secure the desired underwriting commitment; assist in the production of effective on-air underwriting announcements and related materials in compliance with Federal law and Broadcasting Service and University policies; and provide customer service to 100+ diverse clients annually. Generates a substantial annual income stream ($250,000+) for the Southern Illinois University Broadcasting Service that originates from local, regional, and national business and institutional sources. Performance and retention will be evaluated based on monthly and annual revenue goals.
BROADCASTING SERVICE:
With studio facilities in Carbondale, WSIU Public Broadcasting serves a five-state region and over 3.19 million television and 325,000 radio citizens through educational, informational, and entertainment programming and outreach activities that foster educational, civic, and personal development. The Broadcasting Service operates five public broadcasting stations, WSIU-DT, WSIU-FM, WUSI-DT, WUSI-FM, WVSI-FM; a radio reading service; educational services and teacher training for pre-K-12th grade and adult learners; and community outreach services. The Service has a 35 person professional staff, 100 person student staff, a $7.3 million annual budget, and is an integral component of the College and University, with a close working relationship with the departments of Radio/Television, Cinema & Photography, and the School of Journalism. Its mission is closely linked with the academic mission of the College and the University.
THE COLLEGE:
The College of Mass Communication and Media Arts has three academic units, the Departments of Cinema & Photography and Radio-Television and the School of Journalism, as well as WSIU Public Broadcasting which houses the University's public radio and television stations. The College enrolls approximately 1,000 undergraduate and 150 graduate students.
THE UNIVERSITY:
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a Carnegie Research University with an enrollment of over 19,000 students. Carbondale, a university-centered community of 25,000 residents, is located 100 miles southeast of St. Louis, MO, on the edge of the Shawnee National Forest, famous for its rugged hilly terrain and natural beauty.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
August 31, 2011 or until position is filled.
CONTACT:
Applications must include:
a letter describing how training and experience relate directly to the outlined job responsibilities and qualifications;
a detailed professional resume;
contact information for at least three professional references.
Applications should be directed to:
Chair, Search Committee
WSIU Public Broadcasting, Mail Code 6602
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
1003 Communications Building
1100 Lincoln Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901
Telephone: 618-453-4344
Fax: 618-453-6186
SIUC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.
WSIU and its parent institution, Southern Illinois University, is an equal opportunity employer and will not
discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national
origin or sex in violation of Title VII. The most recent WSIU EEO report and WSIU Financial Audit are available for review.
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