Underwriting Account Executive at WVTF Public Radio Station

Job Duties:
Responsible for obtaining and soliciting corporate and business underwriting support for WVTF Public Radio through direct customer contact within a designated geographic territory. Schedules sales calls and submits reports of sales activities. Identifies prospective new acquisitions and compiles information on competitive products. This position is characterized by a sustained record of sales achievement and complete knowledge of the organization's policies, products and/or services. Responsible for writing on-air underwriting scripts (copy) and ensures the announcements are properly scheduled and aired. Performs all underwriting functions in full compliance with Federal Communications Commission's and WVTF's rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Work with the Office Manager to collect any past due accounts. Participates in the station's on-air fund drives. This is a 1,500 hour, wage, sales position.  

Required Qualifications: 
Bachelor's degree in broadcasting, communications, marketing or a related field and/or equivalent professional experience; knowledge and understanding of the business of public radio and have the ability to convey its value to potential underwriters; familiarity with all aspects of soliciting public radio underwriting announcements or having experience in selling air time/commercials for a for-profit radio station; previous writing experience; basic knowledge of advertising, promotion, and marketing procedures; strong computer software skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel; strong interpersonal skills including diplomacy, negotiating, preparing correspondence, and presentation to individuals and groups. Have the ability to prospect for new underwriters and be successful in signing new and existing underwriters on a regular basis. Have the ability to learn WVTF's underwriting and client database programs. Ability to work independently and strive in a fast-paced goal oriented environment.

Salary dependent upon qualifications.  Pay band 4.
Apply on-line at  www.jobs.vt.edu     Refer to posting number 0100359. Attach resume and cover letter.  Individuals desiring assistance/accommodation in application/interview process should contact 540-231-9331 voice or 540-231-6258 TDD. 

WVTF is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and applicants have the right to notify appropriate local, state, or federal agencies if they believe they have been victims of discrimination.  Reviews begin June 14, 2010.

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INTERNSHIPS & SCHOLARSHIPS

REQUIREMENTS & PROCESS

- Virginia Association of Broadcasters Scholarship & Internship Information

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If you are currently pursuing a career in broadcasting, you may be eligible to apply for a Summer Internship Grant sponsored by the Virginia Association of Broadcasters and VAB member station Radio IQ. The internship grants are equal opportunity awards offered to rising juniors and seniors currently enrolled at a college or university that offers undergraduate classes in the following courses of study: Computer Science, Business, Electronic Media, Engineering, Graphic Design, Mass Communication, Marketing and Public Relations. For an application and more information, visit the VAB website at www.vabonline.com. Applications for the summer internship grants are being accepted now through February 12, 2010.

Remember, if you are interested in a career in broadcasting; apply now for one of the VAB summer internship grants. The deadline to apply is February 12, 2010.

- Download Summer Intern Program Information & Application (.pdf)

- NPR Kroc Fellowships

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The NPR Kroc Fellowship was established to identify and develop a new generation of extraordinary journalists for the public radio system.

NPR is looking for a diverse pool of applicants who aspire to work in public radio. Candidates must be just completing college or graduate school, or be out of school for one year or less as of December 31, 2009. They do not need journalism or radio experience, but must demonstrate exceptional potential and drive. PLEASE CLICK ON THE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING ELIGIBILITY.

Three Kroc Fellows will be accepted into the program this year. The Fellowship begins in August 2010 and lasts one year. It includes a stipend of more than $40,000, plus benefits, which include paid vacation. Fellows will get rigorous, hands-on training in every aspect of public radio journalism — writing, reporting, producing and editing, for both radio and the Web. Kroc Fellows will work primarily at NPR headquarters in Washington D.C., though each Fellowship will include an assignment to an NPR member station.

Applications will be accepted beginning November 1, 2009 but must be postmarked no later than December 31, 2009. Visit www.npr.org/fellowships for complete details and to download an application.

- Download: Kroc Fellowship Application (.pdf)

Please direct questions to kroc@npr.org

- Internships/Apprenticeships at WVTF Public Radio & Radio IQ

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Any student attending colleges and universities in the WVTF/Radio IQ listening area or students attending colleges outside our area but whose home residence is in our listening area are eligible to apply for an internship or apprenticeship with us.  However, because of our affiliation with Virginia Tech, preference is given to Tech students in good academic standing.  While prior experience is not required, preference is  given to students with experience working at their campus radio station or campus newspaper or other broadcast, print, or on-line media sources.

Requirements for internships vary with different schools. Generally, interns have been in their junior or senior year of undergraduate work maintaining a QCA of 2.5 or above and had completed upper division departmental coursework. Graduate students are also eligible to intern with us.

The internship application process starts at the school.  A prospective intern will first need to fill out an internship application at their school and will sometimes need to find a faculty sponsor to oversee them throughout the internship.  Credited internships are preferred.  A formal arrangement between the school and WVTF is required.  We can't accept students without the school participating in the process.  This could be through an accredited internship or a less formal process.

After obtaining approval from their department and finding a sponsor, a prospective intern will then need to set up an interview at our broadcast center in Roanoke. During the interview, we will ascertain whether the student would be a good fit in our internship/apprenticeship program and determine his/her best placement within our operation.  A work schedule will be drafted to fit the student's course schedule.  The student will also select an area of concentration such as news/public affairs, marketing/public relations, broadcast operations, engineering, etc... The registration process and internship/apprenticeship expectations (on behalf of the student and the station) will also be discussed at the initial interview. 

At most colleges, three hours a week at WVTF equals one college credit hour.  So, the minimum for a three credit internship will mean a nine hour a week commitment at WVTF and RADIO IQ not counting the student’s travel time to and from WVTF and RADIO IQ.  A travel reimbursement is available for Virginia Tech students who drive between Blacksburg and Roanoke for their internship.  Most students elect to take three credit hours for their internship during one semester. For those students opting for an apprenticeship, the minimum commitment will be at least two consecutive semesters.  Students in the apprenticeship program will accrue a total of approximately 150 hours a semester at WVTF Public Radio and RADIO IQ will receive a salary based on an hourly rate with travel reimbursement only when on station business and not driving a station vehicle.

To learn more about a WVTF/Radio IQ internship/apprenticeship or to apply, please contact: Rick Mattioni by E-mail at mattioni@vt.edu or by phone at (800) 856-8900.

- Capitol News Connection with Public Radio International Internship Program

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Capitol News Connection with Public Radio International is an independent news service providing public radio stations across the U.S. with localized reporting on Congress.

Capitol News Connection is looking for student interns beginning January 1, 2010. We are looking for talented students in the fields of journalism, social media, marketing and business development. Journalism interns will research stories, cover news events and congressional hearings, record audio and video, and assist our award-winning reporters in the production of web and radio stories for CNC clients. Interns with a strong interest in social media will upload multimedia content to the new CNC website, assist in getting citizen questions for lawmakers answered, help aggregate content, take photos, shoot and edit video, tweet nonstop and help keep our Facebook pages refreshed. We also need interns to help us with marketing and publicity, as well as new business development. Internship is unpaid, and requires at least two full days per week during Congressional term, and can be used for school credit. Please email resume, cover letter, experience, interests and any relevant clips, URLs or audio links to careers@cncnews.org. No calls please.

http://www.capitolnewsconnection.org/jobs#