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Corporate Sponsorship and Marketing Representative (WCMU)

Position Information

https://www.jobs.cmich.edu/postings/42940

Posting NumberS-3623
Position Number75630
Type of RecruitmentExternal
Position TitleCORPORATE SPONSORSHIP & MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE
Position SummaryThe Corporate Sponsorship and Marketing Representative develops partnerships to secure new and maintain existing corporate sponsorship agreements on behalf of WCMU Public Media. This includes obtaining underwriting, sponsorship, and other revenue from businesses and organizations in support of WCMU Public Media. This position contributes to the success of the Development Team providing vital revenue to support WCMU Public Media programs and outreach efforts within the context and culture of philanthropy.
Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree or a combination of education & experience that equates to four years in sponsorship, underwriting, or sales.
Experience with philanthropy, sponsorship, or media sales.
Possession of a valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle.
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to form positive relationships with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter with a committed work ethic and the ability to project a positive image.
Ability to work effectively in teams as well as independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred QualificationsOne year of experience with philanthropy, sponsorship, or media sales.
Prior experience in public media.
Appreciation for and understanding of public media, especially WCMU programming and its mission.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesDevelops relationships with community leaders, businesses, and organizations to enhance WCMU’s reputation and recognition as a valuable institution.
Secures underwriting, sponsorship, trade and other revenue from businesses and organizations in support of WCMU Public Media.
Secures funding for special events, programming, local content, and fundraisers, as required.
Assists with special events and other development efforts, including on-air pledge drives.
Analyzes and interprets audience and market research, utilizing knowledge and metrics to generate and cultivate new and prospective clients.
Achieves goals for underwriting, sponsorship, and other revenue generating initiatives as agreed upon with the Director of Development for WCMU Public Media.
Participates in professional development opportunities as budget and time permits.
Supervision ExercisedNone.
Message to ApplicantsCentral Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit recommendation letters. If you wish to include recommendation letter(s) that are not required, please utilize Recommendation Letters.
Employee GroupPublic Broadcasting - Salary
Staff Pay Level3
Pay Range$34,000 per year, plus commission
DivisionGovernment and External Relations
DepartmentPublic Broadcasting
Position StatusRegular
Position End Date 
Employment StatusFull-Time
FTE1.0
Position Type12 month
Weekly Work ScheduleMon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed
LocationMount Pleasant, MI
About the Department 
About CMUCentral Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.
CMU Leadership StandardsCentral Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.

We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.

Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.
EEO Statement

CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/OCRIE).

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CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both.

CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:

Phone: 989-774-3253
Office: 103 E. Preston St.
Bovee University Center, suite 306
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Email: [email protected]

Posting Ends 
Open Until FilledYes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you first learn of this job opportunity? Please list the specific advertising source or indicate if it was word of mouth.

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * Are you currently an internal employee of CMU according to the university's definition?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * If yes, to which employee group do you belong? (If not applicable, select "Not Applicable").
    • Not Applicable
    • Dispatcher
    • Medical Faculty
    • Office Professional
    • P&A, SO or Faculty
    • Police
    • Public Broadcasting
    • Sergeant
    • Service Maintenance
    • Supervisory/Technical
  4. * Do you have a bachelor's degree or a combination of education and experience that equates to four years in sponsorship, underwriting, or sales?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Do you have experience with philanthropy, sponsorship, or media sales?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * Do you possess a valid driver's license and have access to a vehicle?
    • Yes
    • No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

  1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

  1. Recommendation Letters
  2. List of References