Underwriting Sales Associate

Sponsorship Sales Associate

University of Kentucky Equal Employment Opportunity / M / F / disability / protected veteran status. Posting Details Job Title Sponsorship Sales Associate Working Title Sponsorship Sales Associate Department Name 18460 : WUKY Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 41 Salary Range $32,926-52,624 / year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education BA Required Related Experience 3 yrs Required License / Registration / Certification None Physical Requirements Sitting for long periods of time. Shift Monday - Friday 40 hours per week.

Job Summary Are you interested in sales and its ability to connect and uplift communities? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your efforts directly contribute to a mission-driven organization? Our public radio station, 91.3 WUKY, a part of the University of Kentucky and central Kentucky community, is seeking a Sponsorship Sales Associate to join our team. As a Sponsorship Sales Associate, you will be responsible for achieving WUKY's sales goals through your own direct sales efforts and by participating in the implementation of sales systems and overall market strategy. This is an outside sales role that focuses on executing a consultative sales approach, selling sponsorships for broadcast messages, digital ads, events, and podcasts. Your ability to build relationships with local businesses and organizations that align with our mission will be crucial in driving our station's growth. We are committed to creating a stronger and more engaged audience through news, music, and stories that reflect the interests of our community. This position offers a competitive salary range of $42,786 / year to $52,624 / year, with the potential for additional earnings through a performance-based sales commission.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities MS Office. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education / Experience Bachelor's Degree plus four or more years of media sales experience preferred. Deadline to Apply 12 / 05 / 2025

Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and / or drug screen.