UNDERWRITING DIRECTOR, Life 100.7 / KGBI (Omaha, NE)

UNDERWRITING DIRECTOR, Life 100.7 / KGBI (Omaha, NE)

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The Underwriting Director, a full-time position, is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with businesses, churches, organizations, and agencies interested in supporting KGBI through underwriting. This includes offering businesses the opportunity to support Life 100.7, and in return be acknowledged through on-air announcements.

What will I do in this position?

Essential job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Cultivate Funding Partnerships: Build and maintain strong relationships with businesses, churches, and organizations to support KGBI through underwriting opportunities.
• Develop and Present Proposals: Create customized partnership proposals and present them effectively to prospective and current underwriters.
• Write FCC -Compliant Announcements: Compose 15-second on-air messages that adhere to FCC guidelines for non-commercial broadcasting.
• Coordinate Underwriting Logistics: Serve as the primary liaison between partners and KGBI , ensuring smooth communication, accurate scheduling, and proper execution of underwriting agreements.
• Manage Billing and Revenue Goals: Facilitate billing and payment processes in coordination with the Accounts Receivable team, and collaborate with the Station Manager to meet or exceed underwriting revenue goals.
• Foster Internal Collaboration: Maintain open communication and active cooperation with Programming, Engagement, and other staff involved in supporting and executing funding partnerships.
• Support Station Events: Represent KGBI at events as needed to strengthen community engagement and partner relationships.

Because our community is a significant part of our mission and the development of our students, all employees act as a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to disciple students in growing intellectually and spiritually, and with Northwestern Media to lead people to Christ and nurture believers to mature in their faith.

What will it take to succeed in this position?

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
• Previous incentive-based sales experience a minimum of three years required
• Experience in radio or related industry strongly preferred

Continually nurture a personal relationship with Jesus Christ; serve as a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintain a kind, Christ-like attitude in dealing with and ministering to people within and outside of Northwestern; and faithfully uphold and embrace Northwestern’s mission, doctrinal statement, and Declaration of Christian Community.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact with a variety of individuals in a kind, caring, and professional manner
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor demonstrated by an outgoing, enthusiastic personality that is conducive to building relationships with clients and fellow workers
• Ability to efficiently and effectively prioritize projects, complete multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
• Ability to take initiative and work independently without close supervision and also take direction and work in a team environment
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends
• Basic computer proficiency
• Knowledge and understanding of FCC rules as they pertain to broadcast stations
• Ability to secure and maintain a current, valid driver’s license and automobile
• Ability to pass a background check upon hire and periodically throughout the course of employment

Work Environment:
The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian owned and operated radio station alongside those with a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a commitment to the mission and values of Northwestern and an agreement to abide by all University policies.

What are the benefits of working at Northwestern?

Compensation Range: $55,990 – $62,220

Benefits offered for full time positions include:

• Paid Time Off
• A team committed to an Unwavering future

Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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  • Current or former Northwestern Employee
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• If you checked "Current or former Northwestern Employee" or "Other" above, please provide more specific information.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Have you placed your faith in Jesus Christ for personal salvation?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please describe the circumstances surrounding your becoming a follower of Christ.

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• * I have read the Declaration of Christian Community and, if employed by Northwestern, would live by and uphold the principles and expectations it contains throughout my employment at Northwestern.
  • Yes
  • No
• * Below, please indicate any reservations you have regarding UNW's Declaration of Christian Community.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * I have read the University of Northwestern - St Paul's Doctrinal Statement and am in agreement with it. Furthermore, I am affiliated with a church whose doctrinal statement and Christian community are substantially in agreement with it.
  • Yes
  • No
Required Documents
• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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