COMMUNITY & CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP OFFICER-WBHM

University of Alabama at Birmingham; University (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Community & Corporate Sponsorship Officer for WBHM. The role focuses on building long-term partnerships with corporate and nonprofit sponsors, managing contracts and financial processes, and ensuring FCC underwriting compliance.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of experience, with a hybrid work arrangement and a salary range of $45,395–$64,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field with two years related work experience.
• Work experience may not substitute for education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with FCC regulations for non-commercial radio sponsorship and announcements.
• Enter contracts into traffic systems and secure signed contracts for audits.
• Manage a portfolio of corporate and foundation sponsors in renewal processes.
• Oversee sponsorship CRM and client database.
• Develop strategic opportunities to increase annual sponsorship revenue.
• Cultivate long-term partnerships across corporate, local, and nonprofit sectors.
• Create new revenue opportunities within WBHM’s on-air and digital offerings.
• Manage monthly closeout, deposits, and reconciliation of sponsorship revenue.
• Support WBHM community events and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Education

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

Job description

Job Description - COMMUNITY & CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP OFFICER-WBHM (T239915)

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

Employee Status

Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

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