Senior Underwriting & Promotions Coordinator

Educational Media Foundation K-LOVE & Air1 Media Networks; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary range

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401K with company match

Generous PTO and holiday pay

Leadership and career development programs

Job summary

A nonprofit media organization is seeking a Senior Underwriting & Promotions Coordinator to manage event-related sponsorships and initiatives. This position involves ensuring project success through clear timelines and communication, supporting team logistics, and maintaining key records. The ideal candidate has project management experience and proficiency in MS Office. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including medical coverage and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience as a Project Manager on mid-size projects.
• Experience in planning and managing projects effectively.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMI PMBOK).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate underwriting and promotional initiatives for live events.
• Create project plans and monitor progress.
• Manage ticketing logistics and approvals for team travel.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of Radio Traffic Systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Project

MS Office Suite

Job description

Senior Underwriting & Promotions Coordinator

Overview
Reporting to the Executive Director of Live Events & Underwriting, the Underwriting & Promotions Senior Coordinator plays a key role in planning and delivering underwriting, sponsorship, and live event initiatives across the Ministry’s portfolio. The position ensures systems, timelines, and deliverables are clearly defined and met with precision, driving operational excellence by coordinating project workflows, monitoring KPIs, and keeping campaigns and events on schedule, within scope, and on budget.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the team’s vision in day‑to‑day activities and Ministry initiatives.
• Direct administrative and operational activities for underwriting and promotional initiatives tied to live events, ensuring smooth execution across teams.
• Anticipate operational needs, identify potential issues early, and recommend process improvements.
• Create and maintain project plans and timelines; monitor progress and adjust as needed.
• Manage ticketing for donated seats, coordinating with ministry leaders, vendors, and on‑site teams.
• Approve underwriting team travel within established guidelines and book logistics.
• Research potential underwriting partners, prepare summaries, and share recommendations with leadership.
• Share accurate information across underwriting, live events, marketing, finance, and legal teams to keep projects aligned.
• Coordinate the execution of underwriting agreements, tracking deliverables and confirming contractual fulfillment.
• Maintain detailed records of underwriting campaigns, including contracts, invoices, payments, and activation reports.
• Assist with forecasting, budget tracking, and reconciliation to support financial accuracy.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure effectiveness and growth of underwriting initiatives.
• Prepare internal status reports, leadership updates, and post‑event summaries to inform strategic decisions.
• Support event budget process by tracking expenses, preparing summaries, and assisting with documentation and reconciliation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2‑4 years of experience as a Project Manager on mid‑size projects with business sponsors, timelines, and dependencies.
• Experience successfully planning, organizing, and managing projects.
• Radio traffic system knowledge (Aquira, Wide Orbit, or other) preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Project and MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate with various stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop sincere business relationships.
• Typical project management life cycle methodology knowledge (e.g., PMI PMBOK).

Benefits

• Competitive salary range.
• Industry‑leading medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short/long‑term disability and life insurance.
• Robust 401K with company match.
• Parental leave with baby bonding pay.
• Generous PTO, holiday, and sick pay.
• Unique company culture with access to concerts, movie premieres, and media industry events.
• Leadership and career development programs, including free access to LinkedIn Learning.

EEO Statement
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMF makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate reasons. EMF is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and the promotion of equal employment opportunities regardless of protected class, characteristic, or status. EMF is a religious nonprofit organization; all employees agree to the Company’s Statement of Faith.