Account Executive - Local Corporate Sponsorship - Boston

Organization: 
WGBH
City/State: 
Boston, MA
Application Deadline: 
Sat, 2012-03-31
Job Description: 

Department Overview
Local Corporate Sponsorship (LCS) is part of the Corporate Sponsorship division. The department is responsible for securing sponsorship from the New England business community. Local Corporate Sponsorship raises revenue through sponsorship of television, radio, online, print, events and pledge. The staff includes sales, marketing, research, client service and trafficking personnel.

Position Overview
The Account Executive is responsible for securing revenue from local businesses and advertising agencies through sponsorship of WGBH TV, radio, online, print and events with an emphasis on creating and securing sponsorship for multimedia packages. New business development is a key requirement. The position will report to the General Sales Manager.

Responsible for maintaining a working environment that leverages the potential and diversity of the department's entire staff. Provide direction and leadership in such a way as to nurture, create and maintain an environment that is (1) free from discrimination, intolerance and harassment and (2) provides employees with equal access to opportunities for growth and advancement including professional development whenever possible.

Job Qualifications: 

Skills Required
PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Media Audit, Scarborough, Nielson, and Arbitron. Computer literacy, ability to produce, present, and close business. 2-5 years related work experience.

Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree.

Job Requirements: 

Skills Required
PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Media Audit, Scarborough, Nielson, and Arbitron. Computer literacy, ability to produce, present, and close business. 2-5 years related work experience.

Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree.

Submission Information
By Postal Mail: 
Please apply online at http://www.wgbh.org/about/employmentOpportunities.cfm
For additional information about this position, please contact:
Name: 
Susan Remkiewicz
Title: 
Local Sales Manager
Phone: 
(617) 300-3727
Job Category: 
Development / Management