COMMUNITY & CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP OFFICER-WBHM

UAB Medicine; University (FL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

WBHM Radio Station seeks a sponsorship officer to raise funds by developing relationships with corporations and nonprofits. You will manage contracts, ensure FCC compliance, and keep sponsors engaged while driving revenue for WBHM's programming and events.

The role requires a proactive communicator with strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple opportunities and maintaining sponsor portfolios. Hybrid work arrangement is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Media, Communications, Sales, Marketing, Public Administration, Business or a related field and two years related work experience.
• Work experience may not substitute for the education requirement.
• Alabama Driver's License or state ID required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensures adherence to FCC regulations regarding non-commercial sponsorship and on-air copy.
• Enter contracts into traffic software and secure signed contracts for audit purposes.
• Manage portfolio and pipeline of corporate and foundations in renewal processes.
• Oversee sponsorship CRM and database maintenance.
• Collaborate with clients to create strategic opportunities for increased funding year over year.
• Develop long-term partnerships with corporate, local, and nonprofit sectors.
• Identify new revenue opportunities within WBHM and its offerings for sponsorships.
• Maintain a mix of philanthropic events and broadcast/digital sponsorships.
• Handle monthly closeout, deposits, revenue reconciliation and billing status.
• Support WBHM community events and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Relationship management

Contract management

Sponsorship

Compliance knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Media, Communications, Sales, Marketing, Public Administration, Business or related field

Tools

CRM software

Traffic software

Job description

COMMUNITY & CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP OFFICER-WBHM (T239915)

Description

To raise significant funds through developing relationships with corporations, local businesses, and non-profit organizations for WBHM operations, programming, initiatives, and events. To retain commitments from current sponsors, handle in-bound sponsorship business inquiries, and maintain sponsorship revenues with WBHM s non-commercial media fundraising operations.

We're searching for a relationship-driven, highly organized person who is comfortable building long-term partnerships with corporate and foundation sponsors, managing contracts and financial processes, and ensuring compliance with FCC underwriting regulations. This person must be a proactive communicator and strategic thinker who can balance multiple priorities while identifying new sponsorship opportunities that support WBHM's mission. A passion for public media and community engagement is essential.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures adherence to the FCC's regulations regarding non-commercial radio sponsorship and announcement copy. In addition to FCC compliance, is responsible for on-air pronouncers for hosts and announcers, as well as providing corrections and \"make goods\" when errors happen.


• Responsible for entry of all contracts into traffic software in a timely and efficient manner and securing signed contracts for audit purposes.


• Manages a portfolio and pipeline of corporate and foundations in the renewal process for retention and continued support of WBHM.


• Manages sponsorship CRM and database.


• Works with business clients for strategic opportunities to increase financial support yearover-year through new packages and opportunities.


• Works with clients to establish long term partnerships and strengthen existing relationships with corporate, local, and nonprofit sectors.


• Collaborates and develops new revenue opportunities within WBHM and its on-air and digital offerings for sponsorship opportunities.


• Maintains a mix of philanthropic event and program sponsorships, as well as broadcast and digital sponsorships.


• Responsible for all sponsorship business including, but not limited to: monthly closeout, weekly deposits, credit card revenue and reconciliation, review of payment and billing status for clients, monthly review of accounts as necessary, errors, corrections, collections and past due accounts, etc.


• Assists and participates in WBHM community and audience engagement events. 8


• Performs other duties as assigned

Salary Range: $45,395 - $64,000

Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in English, Media, Communications, Sales, Marketing, Public Administration, Business or a related field and two (2) years related work experience. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Alabama Drivers License OR state ID required within 30 days of hire.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Media and Communication

Organization

110004000 WBHM Radio Station

Employee Status

Regular

Shift: Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Hybrid Eligible